7 Records Broken by Finn Allen During His 33 Ball Century Against South Africa

Finn Allen was in a different zone during the second semifinal in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup between New Zealand and South Africa, as he ended up scoring the fastest century in the history of the tournament, taking his team over the line in a chase of 170 runs.

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The Support

Allen got good support from Tim Seifert, who also scored a half-century in a partnership of 117 runs off just 55 balls and kept the pressure on the South African bowlers, who had no answers to the assault that was carried out from both ends.

The Result

New Zealand won the match in a convincing fashion by nine wickets and made it to the final for the second time, where they will meet India, who came out on top in a crunch match against England. The final game will take place on Sunday (March 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Inning

Allen, who had a forgettable tournament in 20024, made a strong comeback two years down the line and was the mainstay of the team’s batting along with his opening partner Tim Seifert as the duo was consistent with the start that they gave.

Allen saved his best knock for the knockout and would be thankful that he was able to execute his plans against a string bowling lineup that South Africa possessed.

The Opportunity

The opener would hope to replicate the same performance in the final against India in order to increase his team’s chances of winning.

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The Record

Allen broke several records during his innings, including the record for the fastest century in the history of the T20 World Cup. In this article, we will look at seven such records.

Fastest Century in T20 World Cup

Allen broke Chris Gayle’s record of fastest century in the T20 World Cup, which he scored off just 47 balls against England in 2016.

Fastest Century Against a Full Member Nation

Allen equalled David Miller’s record for thefastest T20I century against a full member nation

Joint Fastest Century by a Batter from a Full Member Nation.

Allen now has the record for the fastest century while playing for a full member nation, along with Zimbabwean captain Sikandar Raza, who scored a 33-ball century against Gambia in 2024

First Century in T20I Cricket at Eden Gardens

Finn Allen’s innings was the first century at Eden Gardens in a T20 International.

Fastest Century for New Zealand in T20I cricket

Allen broke Glenn Phillips’ record of the fastest T20I century scored by a New Zealand batter, which he scored off just 46 balls in 2020.

Most Sixes in a T20 World Cup Edition

Allen became the batter to hit the most sixes in a T20 World Cup. With 20 sixes to his name, Allen surpassed Shimron Hetmyer, who had 19 sixes against his name.

First Century in a T20 World Cup Knockout Game

Finn Allen became the first batter to score a century in a knockout game of the T20 World Cup, going past Tilakaratne Dilshan’s score of 96*, which he notched up in 2009.

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