{"id":8470,"date":"2026-05-09T03:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/finn-allen-smashes-maiden-ipl-ton-as-kkr-add-another-record-feat"},"modified":"2026-05-09T03:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:59:37","slug":"finn-allen-smashes-maiden-ipl-ton-as-kkr-add-another-record-feat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/finn-allen-smashes-maiden-ipl-ton-as-kkr-add-another-record-feat","title":{"rendered":"Finn Allen smashes maiden IPL ton as KKR add another record feat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finn Allen lit up Match 51 against Delhi Capitals with a breakthrough century, his first in the IPL, as Kolkata Knight Riders rolled to a commanding win. The knock also placed him among a short, special group of KKR batters who have reached three figures in the tournament.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Match: KKR vs Delhi Capitals, Match 51<\/li>\n<li>Allen\u2019s landmark innings: 100* off 47 balls (maiden IPL century)<\/li>\n<li>Delhi Capitals total: 142 runs (batting first)<\/li>\n<li>KKR support: Cameron Green made 33<\/li>\n<li>Allen\u2019s boundary count: 10 sixes<\/li>\n<li>KKR sixes milestone (single IPL innings): Allen moved to third on the franchise list<\/li>\n<li>KKR century-makers list (as given): McCullum 158* (73), Venkatesh Iyer 104 (51), Sunil Narine 109 (56), Finn Allen 100* (47)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delhi Capitals set a target of 142 after batting first. In reply, KKR\u2019s chase turned decisive when Allen took control, striking at pace and keeping the pressure on throughout his 47-ball stay at the crease.<\/p>\n<p>Allen remained unbeaten on 100, steering the innings with a fluent mix of aggression and composure. Cameron Green provided a useful boost with a 33-run cameo, helping Kolkata reach the finish line with authority.<\/p>\n<p>With that century, Allen became only the fourth batter from KKR to hit a hundred in IPL history across 19 seasons. The franchise\u2019s century list, in the order provided, now includes:<\/p>\n<p>Brendon McCullum\u2019s 158* off 73 versus RCB at Bengaluru (2008), Venkatesh Iyer\u2019s 104 off 51 against MI at Wankhede (2023), Sunil Narine\u2019s 109 off 56 versus RR in Kolkata (2024), and Allen\u2019s 100* off 47 against Delhi Capitals at Delhi (2026).<\/p>\n<h3>Boundary spree and franchise record climb<\/h3>\n<p>Allen\u2019s innings also came with 10 sixes, a major part of why the chase swung so emphatically in KKR\u2019s favour. The 10 maximums lifted him to third place on KKR\u2019s list for most sixes in a single IPL innings.<\/p>\n<p>Russell remains second on that internal chart with 11 sixes, while McCullum still tops the standings with 13 sixes from his iconic 158* during the inaugural IPL match in 2008.<\/p>\n<h3>Player of the Match reactions<\/h3>\n<p>After being named Player of the Match, Allen explained how he approached the innings once KKR had suffered a couple of early setbacks. He said his focus was on adding more \u201cstrings to his bow,\u201d and described the need to take responsibility after the early wickets had fallen.<\/p>\n<p>Allen also noted that the pitch was tougher at the start, crediting Axar Patel for keeping the pressure on with a disciplined spell. 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