‘Absolutely speechless': Finn Allen breaks Chris Gayle's 33-ball century record to knock South Africa out of World Cup
Finn Allen scored a century off just 33 balls at a strike rate of 303.03 to help New Zealand reach the final of the T20 World Cup. Allen's disastrous batting helped beat the Black Caps already South Africa won the final by nine wickets chasing a target of 170 runs with 43 balls to spare.
South Africa have been the unbeaten team in the T20 World Cup 2026 Through rum, to this day he is! His first defeat in the T20 World Cup ended his campaign.
Allen scored 88 percent of the runs from hit to F at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday he hit 10 fours and He hit eight sixes. Even more remarkable was that he played only four dot balls throughout the game. This is now the fastest century in the T20 World Cup, except for Chris Gayle's 47-ball I Wankhede in 2016 Diem was far behind against England.
This is now the third fastest century combined in T20I format.
"I'm absolutely speechless here," commented East South African Sea in commentary Ellen ended I hit a boundary to help New Zealand win.
Combining forces with his opening partner Tim Seifert, who scored 58 off 33 balls, the pair gave New Zealand an 11-run opening partnership in just nine overs That initial attack on South Africa's 170-run target was so devastating that New Zealand were 84/0 in the first six overs, which is now the second-highest powerplay score in this T20 World Cup.
Even h B Seifert fell, yet Allen continued his attack with Rachin Ravindra, sharing 56 off 22 balls to take New Zealand home.
Best Century after Game at Presentation Ceremony Asked about the performance, Allen said: “I'd say it's up. Just wanted to get in good shape and hit the ball. I wanted to put them on the back foot quickly. The way Seifert batted and drove us to a flyer, it helped me too. We wanted to hit straight and enjoy it together.”
Allen was also credited with his India tour just before the T20 World Cup Helps to be friendly about situations.
“You are wicket friendly, training is important. The boys played a lot on black clay pitches so it was good intel if India benefited before the World Cup. We are waiting for the final on Sunday, ”he said.
South Africa have been the unbeaten team in the T20 World Cup 2026 Through rum, to this day he is! His first defeat in the T20 World Cup ended his campaign.
Allen scored 88 percent of the runs from hit to F at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday he hit 10 fours and He hit eight sixes. Even more remarkable was that he played only four dot balls throughout the game. This is now the fastest century in the T20 World Cup, except for Chris Gayle's 47-ball I Wankhede in 2016 Diem was far behind against England.
This is now the third fastest century combined in T20I format.
"I'm absolutely speechless here," commented East South African Sea in commentary Ellen ended I hit a boundary to help New Zealand win.
Combining forces with his opening partner Tim Seifert, who scored 58 off 33 balls, the pair gave New Zealand an 11-run opening partnership in just nine overs That initial attack on South Africa's 170-run target was so devastating that New Zealand were 84/0 in the first six overs, which is now the second-highest powerplay score in this T20 World Cup.
Even h B Seifert fell, yet Allen continued his attack with Rachin Ravindra, sharing 56 off 22 balls to take New Zealand home.
Best Century after Game at Presentation Ceremony Asked about the performance, Allen said: “I'd say it's up. Just wanted to get in good shape and hit the ball. I wanted to put them on the back foot quickly. The way Seifert batted and drove us to a flyer, it helped me too. We wanted to hit straight and enjoy it together.”
Allen was also credited with his India tour just before the T20 World Cup Helps to be friendly about situations.
“You are wicket friendly, training is important. The boys played a lot on black clay pitches so it was good intel if India benefited before the World Cup. We are waiting for the final on Sunday, ”he said.
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Which became the third team to win the Test after four matches. Had batted against.
Don't believe that he had Dravid LBW in the last over before lunch. He was completely terrified at the conclusion of this Test - a quip for which he somehow escaped scrutiny - I don't think he was particularly thinking about it (Ponting bowling), some LBW decisions. It's also the last day about the decision, but they should have included it because it was equally controversial,'' he wrote.
Gave consolation.
"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.
Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.
I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.
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