Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
Latest News about Finn Allen
04/03/2026
Finn Allen scored a record-breaking 33-ball century during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Eden Gardens, becoming the fastest T20 World Cup century scorer in history and surpassing Chris Gayle's previous 47-ball record. His explosive knock, featuring 10 fours and 8 sixes, made him the first player to score a century in a T20 World Cup knockout match and powered New Zealand to a nine-wicket victory, securing their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Finnley Hugh Allen |
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| Nickname | Finn |
Career
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
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| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Off Spin |
| Domestic Debut | 17/02/2018 |
| International Highlights |
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| International Format | ODI and T20I |
| Domestic Team | Auckland |
| International Debut | 2021 (T20I), 2022 (ODI) |
| Professional T20 Strike Rate | 168.60 (seventh all-time among Test-playing nations) |
| IPL 2026 Auction | Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹2 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Can keep wickets | |
| 2. Highest strike rate in professional T20 cricket among NZ players | |
| 3. Joint record holder with Hazratullah Zazai for most sixes in a single T20I innings | |
| 4. Can keep wickets and has wicketkeeping experience | |
| 5. Has played for multiple T20 franchise teams including San Francisco Unicorns and Quetta Gladiators | |
| 6. Among the most destructive opening batters in contemporary cricket, known for attacking from ball one | |
| 7. Has played for multiple T20 franchise teams including Perth Scorchers, San Francisco Unicorns, and Quetta Gladiators | |
| 8. Reliable outfielder capable of deputising as wicketkeeper |