Finn Allen's Historic Century Leads KKR to Dominant Victory Over DC

Finn Allen's Remarkable Performance

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Finn Allen showcased his extraordinary talent, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to an impressive 8-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals. He achieved a historic century, hitting a six on the final ball of the match.

During this exciting encounter, Allen became the first player in IPL history to score a century off just 47 balls, finishing with an unbeaten 100 runs that included 5 fours and 10 sixes. His strike rate was an impressive 212.76, setting a record for the fastest century for KKR.

Finn Allen's Milestone Achievement

With this century, Finn Allen has become the first New Zealand player to score three T20 centuries in a single calendar year. His remarkable innings included a century for Perth Scorchers in BBL, a 100* in the T20 World Cup for New Zealand, and now this memorable performance in IPL 2026. He is only the second New Zealand player to score a century in IPL, following in the footsteps of Brendon McCullum.

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KKR's Dominant Win Over DC

Allen's explosive batting dismantled the Delhi bowlers, allowing KKR to secure victory in just 14.2 overs. Alongside him, Cameron Green contributed with an unbeaten 33 runs off 27 balls. For Delhi, Axar Patel was the only bowler to claim a wicket, while the rest of the bowling attack struggled significantly.