Finn Allen Blasts Maiden IPL Century as KKR Crush Delhi Capitals
Finn Allen delivered a brutal exhibition of power-hitting to register his maiden Indian Premier League century, guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comprehensive victory over the Delhi Capitals in Match 51. Chasing a modest target of 143, Allen remained unbeaten on 100 from just 47 deliveries to secure the win.
Match Summary: DC vs KKR
The Delhi Capitals struggled to generate momentum in the first innings, posting an underwhelming 142. In response, KKR made light work of the chase. Despite losing early wickets, Allen anchored the innings alongside Cameron Green, who contributed a rapid 33. The partnership stabilized the run chase and ultimately overpowered the Delhi bowling attack.
| Team | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 142 | Axar Patel (Economical Spell) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 143/2 | Finn Allen (100* off 47) |
Allen Joins Elite KKR Century Club
With this aggressive knock, Allen becomes only the fourth player in KKR franchise history to score an IPL century. He joins an exclusive list recognized by official IPL records that includes Brendon McCullum, Venkatesh Iyer, and Sunil Narine.
Allen’s innings was defined by extreme aerial aggression. He struck 10 sixes, claiming the third spot for the most maximums in a single innings by a KKR batter. This puts him behind only Andre Russell and Brendon McCullum.
Most Sixes in an Innings for KKR
- Brendon McCullum: 13 sixes (158* vs RCB, 2008)
- Andre Russell: 11 sixes (88* vs CSK, 2018)
- Finn Allen: 10 sixes (100* vs DC)
Post-Match Reactions
Awarded Player of the Match, Allen detailed his tactical approach following KKR’s early top-order stumbles. According to post-match interviews broadcast on ESPNcricinfo, the international opener adjusted his natural game to match the pitch conditions.
“What I’ve been working on is trying to have more strings to my bow,” Allen stated during the presentation. “We obviously lost a couple of early wickets, so I just tried to take a bit of responsibility and get a win on the board for the boys.”
Allen also credited Delhi’s Axar Patel for making the powerplay difficult. “It was still a little bit challenging at the start. Axar bowled really well and restricted us. So I just tried to get into strong positions and bat deep.”