Finn Allen is a specialist batsman from New Zealand playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9.5 Cr on CricketDream. Bats right-handed. Bowls right-arm off break.
📰FINN ALLEN IN THE NEWS
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Finn Allen made an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest century at a T20 World Cup. Allen has been named in New Zealand's 16-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India.
Latest
- Mar 2026100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
- T20 World Cup 2026Opened with Tim Seifert for a tournament-record 175-run stand against the UAE in Chennai.
- Jan 2024137 off 62 balls against Pakistan, a New Zealand T20I record, with 16 sixes, level with the most in a T20I innings.
Know the player
- 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.
Trivia
Who holds the record for the fastest century at a T20 World Cup?
Finn Allen, with 100 not out off 33 balls against South Africa in the 2026 semi-final.
Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
Brendon McCullum's.
A powerplay explosion player. The volatility is the point: a big score often decides the game, an early dismissal costs little else.
Checked against published records and our own scorecards on 24 Oct 2026.
🧠Quick quiz: how well do you know Finn Allen?
3 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 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 contract did Allen turn down in August 2024?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Finn Allen has scored 1,955 runs across 100 matches at an average of 25.72 (SR 164.98), with 3 centuries and 7 half-centuries. Best score: 137. With the ball: 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 and economy of 7.60, with best figures of 2/18. In ODIs, Finn Allen has scored 782 runs across 41 matches at an average of 23.00 (SR 94.56). Best score: 96. With the ball: 7 ODI wickets at an average of 85.86 and economy of 5.56, with best figures of 2/40.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 100 | 1,955 | 25.72 | 164.98 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 31.92 | 7.60 |
| ODI | 41 | 782 | 23.00 | 94.56 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 85.86 | 5.56 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 87 | 11 | 1,955 | 137 | 25.72 | 164.98 | 7 | 3 | 166 | 136 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 24 | 766 | 31.92 | 7.60 | 25.2 | 2/18 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Finn Allen is a overseas specialist batsman representing Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, priced at 9.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 11 matches this IPL season, Finn Allen has scored 732 fantasy points: 67 a game, at 77.1 points per credit.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ v IND1 Nov 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| NZ v IND30 Oct 2026 | 31 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 |
| NZ v IND27 Oct 2026 | 40 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| NZ v IND24 Oct 2026 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| NZ v IND22 Oct 2026 | 45 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 82 |
Over the last 5 games, Finn Allen is averaging 46 fantasy points, against 67 for the season. Most recently against IND: 6. Best of the run was 82 against IND.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Finn Allen's last 15 fixtures, 87% of CricketDream teams started Finn Allen and 8% handed over the captaincy, while Finn Allen averaged 37 fantasy points in those games. The captains who backed Finn Allen got the best return in MSG v TR: 141 points (282 as captain), with 25% of teams on board.
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Next up: NZ v IND, Fri, 13 Nov 2026 (India tour of New Zealand 2026/27 (ODI)). Pick Finn Allen in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
67 a game at 9.5 Cr, or 77.1 points per credit, across 11 matches.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is Finn Allen in the news?▾
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup. Finn Allen made an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest century at a T20 World Cup. Allen has been named in New Zealand's 16-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India.
Who holds the record for the fastest century at a T20 World Cup?▾
Finn Allen, with 100 not out off 33 balls against South Africa in the 2026 semi-final.
Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?▾
Brendon McCullum's.
Which IPL team does Finn Allen play for in 2026?▾
Finn Allen is a batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders.
What are Finn Allen's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Finn Allen has 732 fantasy points from 11 matches, an average of 67 per game, or 77.1 points per credit at 9.5 Cr.
Is Finn Allen a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Finn Allen averages 67 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Finn Allen is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Finn Allen's international cricket career stats?▾
Finn Allen has international career data across T20I, ODI. Finn Allen's best batting format is T20I: 1,955 runs in 100 matches with a batting average of 25.72.
How many T20I runs has Finn Allen scored in international cricket?▾
Finn Allen has scored 1,955 runs in 100 T20I matches, averaging 25.72 at a strike rate of 164.98, including 3 centuries and 7 half-centuries in T20Is. Highest score: 137.
How many T20I wickets does Finn Allen have?▾
Finn Allen has taken 24 wickets in T20I cricket in 100 matches with a bowling average of 31.92 and an economy rate of 7.60. Best bowling: 2/18.
How many ODI runs has Finn Allen scored in international cricket?▾
Finn Allen has scored 782 runs in 41 ODI matches, averaging 23.00 at a strike rate of 94.56. Highest score: 96.
How many ODI wickets does Finn Allen have?▾
Finn Allen has taken 7 wickets in ODI cricket in 41 matches with a bowling average of 85.86 and an economy rate of 5.56. Best bowling: 2/40.
How does Finn Allen's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Finn Allen averages 67 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 25.72 in T20Is.
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