Finn Allen left cricket fans speechless today, May 8, during the DC vs KKR match by blasting a massive century that tore through the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where their bowlers kept a tight lid on Delhi, holding them to a modest 142 for 8 despite a gritty 50 from Pathum Nissanka.
While chasing on a slow pitch looked like it might be a struggle, the explosive Kiwi opener turned the game into a blowout with his first IPL hundred. He ended up 100 not out off just 47 balls, smashing five fours and ten huge sixes to lock in an eight-wicket win with 34 balls to spare. This big win keeps Kolkata’s momentum going while Delhi’s hopes of staying in the tournament are fading fast.
Records that Finn Allen broke in the DC vs KKR IPL 2026 game
Finn Allen broke the record for the fastest century in Kolkata Knight Riders history, hitting the mark in 47 balls and beating the old 49-ball record held by Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer. On top of that, he is now the first New Zealander to score three T20 centuries in one calendar year, following his big runs in the Big Bash League and the T20 World Cup.
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With this knock, he joins Brendon McCullum as the only Kiwis to score an IPL ton for Kolkata. Finn Allen’s 10 sixes also set a new record for KKR openers in a successful chase, showing off his raw power against both pace and spin. This standout performance in the DC vs KKR game shows exactly why the team wanted his aggressive batting at the top of the order. Fans won’t soon forget how Finn Allen took total control of the DC vs KKR match to rewrite the record books.
