In the second Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong on 19 April 2006, Gillespie (201 not out) set the world record (on his 31st birthday) for the highest individual score by a night watchman. This was his maiden first-class century. He also shared a fourth-wicket partnership of 320 runs with Michael Hussey. Gillespie was awarded man-of-the-match honours for his double-century in the first innings and he was also named man of the series for his efforts that included eight wickets, at an average of 11.3. It was his final match in international cricket. Gillespie is the only night watchman to score a double century in a Test.