Finn Allen (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets. Chasing a modest target of 143, the New Zealand batsman remained unbeaten on 100 off just 47 balls, smashing five fours and 10 sixes to complete the game in just 14.2 overs.With this innings, Allen created history by becoming the first ever New Zealand batsman to score three T20 centuries in a calendar year.
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