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Finn Allen vs Tim Seifert: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Tim Seifert has the edge on the headline numbers: Tim Seifert averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Finn Allen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 48 fantasy pts per match. Tim Seifert (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Finn Allen vs Tim Seifert · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Tim Seifert |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 169 |
| Runs | 504 | 580 |
| Strike rate | 158.0 | 151.0 |
| Fours | 43 | 54 |
| Sixes | 31 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 100 | 93 |
| Catches | 6 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 13 |
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Tim Seifert |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 91 |
| Runs | 1955 | 2303 |
| Batting average | 25.72 | 31.12 |
| Strike rate | 165.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 17 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 31.92 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.60 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Finn Allen has played 100 T20Is and Tim Seifert 91. Finn Allen has 1,955 runs at 25.7 (strike rate 165.0), against 2,303 at 31.1 for Tim Seifert, so Tim Seifert has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 3, Tim Seifert 0. Fifties: 7 and 17. Finn Allen also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Tim Seifert has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Finn Allen has played 41 ODIs and Tim Seifert 4. Finn Allen has 782 runs at 23.0 (strike rate 94.6), against 59 at 19.7 (105.4) for Tim Seifert, so Finn Allen has scored more. Finn Allen also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 5.56, while Tim Seifert has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 8 March 2026.
What is happening now
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Mar 2026: 100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
Full Allen profile →Wicketkeeper-opener who won the 2026 Hundred player of the series
The Hundred 2026: 394 runs in 10 innings for Manchester Super Giants, player of the match in the final and player of the series.
Full Seifert profile →Did you know: Finn Allen
- Born 22 April 1999. A top-order batter who can keep wicket. Plays for Auckland.
- Plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
- Three T20I centuries, highest score of 137.
- Declined a New Zealand central contract in August 2024 to pursue franchise opportunities.
Did you know: Tim Seifert
- Born 14 December 1994. Wicketkeeper and top-order batter.
- Made his New Zealand debut in February 2018 against England.
- Scored the fastest century in a domestic T20 in New Zealand for Northern Districts in December 2017.
- Set a T20 World Cup record 175-run opening stand with Finn Allen against the UAE.
🧠Quick quiz: Finn Allen and Tim Seifert
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- 1. How many balls did Allen's record T20 World Cup century take?
- 2. Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
- 3. Which team did Seifert help win The Hundred in 2026?
- 4. How many balls did Seifert need for his 2025 CPL hundred, equalling Andre Russell?
Finn Allen vs Tim Seifert is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 967 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 504 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 41 matches (avg 23.0).
Tim Seifert is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1148 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 580 IPL runs at a strike rate of 151. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Tim Seifert has scored 2,303 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 31.12, with 17 half-centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Tim Seifert leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Tim Seifert is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 169 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this. Always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Tim Seifert is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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