Finn Allen

Cricketer

New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealand
Date of Birth22/04/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceAuckland, 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 NameFinnley Hugh Allen
NicknameFinn

Career

Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-Arm Off Spin
Domestic Debut17/02/2018
International Highlights
  • T20 World Cup 2022: 42 off 16 vs Australia
  • Highest T20I score: 137 vs Pakistan
  • T20I strike rate: 158.69
  • Teams: Perth Scorchers (BBL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
  • Surpassed Brendon McCullum's New Zealand T20I record in January 2024
  • Joint record holder for most sixes in a T20I innings (16 sixes)
  • T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: 33-ball century vs South Africa (fastest T20 World Cup century in history, eclipsing Chris Gayle's 47-ball record)
  • First player to score a century in a T20 World Cup knockout match
  • Led New Zealand to T20 World Cup 2026 final with 9-wicket victory over South Africa
  • Teams: Perth Scorchers (BBL), Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2026), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
International FormatODI and T20I
Domestic TeamAuckland
International Debut2021 (T20I), 2022 (ODI)
Professional T20 Strike Rate168.60 (seventh all-time among Test-playing nations)
IPL 2026 AuctionSigned 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
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