Allen’s 33-ball century rewrites T20 World Cup history

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Mar.05 (Mirror Sports) - Finn Allen delivered one of the most explosive knocks ever seen in a T20 World Cup, rocketing from a 19-ball fifty to a breathtaking 33-ball hundred. The New Zealand opener’s unbeaten 100 came at a staggering strike rate of 303.03, powering his side into complete control of the chase with a ruthless display of clean hitting.

In doing so, Allen obliterated the previous tournament record set by Chris Gayle, whose 47-ball century against England in 2016 had stood untouched for a decade. New Zealand’s 84 without loss in the powerplay — highlighted by Allen’s brutal 6,4,4,4,4 assault off Bosch — became the second-highest powerplay score of this World Cup and the highest ever recorded in a knockout match in tournament history.

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Bernard Thursday, 05 March 2026 05:35 AM

Finn Allen obliterated Proteas' dream to reach the final. He single-handedly put the South African attack to swords to score this breathtaking ton. If he repeats this in the finals, Kiwis will be crowned winners at T20I world cup glory. Good luck to you the high flying Kiwis.

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mohamed Thursday, 05 March 2026 05:58 AM

Well Played Black Caps Congratulation to Finn Allen

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Terrence K Thursday, 05 March 2026 06:04 AM

New Zealand should thank Sri Lanka for helping them to qualify for the semi finals by ensuring that the Pakistanis did not qualify for the semi finals based on the net run rate. All these records have been achieved because an opportunity was given to them. So three cheers to Sri Lanka for making this possible for New Zealand whilst a Big BOOHOO to our Select Committee and Team Manager responsible for the pathetic performances of losing all matches of the T20 Tournament who should be shown the Exit door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pereira Thursday, 05 March 2026 06:58 AM

We want Allen to score a century in 30 balls to beat India comprehensively

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Match fixing Thursday, 05 March 2026 08:17 AM

Also Nitini Menon's shocking decision adds to it.. Go indian cheaters go....

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Asela Jayampathy Thursday, 05 March 2026 08:41 AM

Honestly do we have power hitters of this caliber ? The decline of Sri Lanka cricket is because we have not expanded our talent pool beyond two or three big cities. Dambulla and Sooriyawewa Cricket grounds are not allowed to be used by area schools. Why? The Jaffna stadium must go ahead but it must be committed for the use of Jaffna Area Schools to increase the talent pool.

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Dr Panditha Thursday, 05 March 2026 10:32 AM

But there's so much talent in Colombo's aquatic club pool.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 05 March 2026 10:57 AM

We SriLankan should produce players similar to Finn Allen. Jayasuriya belongs to this calibre.

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Jude Thursday, 05 March 2026 11:20 AM

At this rate, Proteas will never win a ICC world Cup. SA always the Bride's maid but never The Bride.

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Jude Thursday, 05 March 2026 11:34 AM

The global game of cricket outcome dictated by Betting houses. Players get huge amount of money to throw The game. In some cases the Coach too.Sad sad sad situation. Even last year couple of MLB baseball pitchers got caught for a Betting scandal.

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