Finn Allen

Finn Allen

New Zealand | Batting

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Personal Information

Full Name Finnley Hugh Allen
Born April 22, 1999
Birth Place Aukcland
Nationality New Zealand
Age 27 Y 56 Days
Height 6 ft (182 cm)
Batting Style Right handed
Bowling Style Right-arm off break
Playing Role Top order Batter
Jersey Number 16
Debut January 03, 2017

Family

Father: Darren Allen, Mother: Leanne Allen

Finn Allen Player Profile

Finn Allen is an explosive New Zealand opening batter known for his aggressive, ball-one approach that makes him one of the most destructive hitters in world cricket. The 27-year-old Auckland native has become a T20 specialist, showcasing his power-hitting prowess with a record-breaking 16 sixes in a 48-ball century against Pakistan. His rapid rise saw him earn an IPL deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore even before his international debut, and he has since become a sought-after global T20 franchise player, featuring in leagues across the world from the BBL to the Hundred and Major League Cricket. His ability to clear the ropes with ease and score at a breathtaking strike rate has made him a prized asset at the top of the order for any team he represents.

Teams

New Zealand
Auckland
Wellington
Lancashire
Birmingham Phoenix
Yorkshire
San Francisco Unicorns
Southern Brave
Perth Scorchers
Quetta Gladiators
Kolkata Knight Riders

Finn Allen Career Stats

Batting & Fielding
Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
ODIs 22 21 0 582 96 27.71 624 93.26 0 5 78 14 9 0
T20Is 62 61 3 1663 137 28.67 974 170.73 3 7 146 115 23 0
FC 20 34 2 671 79 20.96 1216 55.18 0 4 96 8 19 0
List A 65 64 0 1983 168 30.98 1809 109.61 3 10 220 80 35 0
T20s 186 183 8 5339 151 30.50 3019 176.84 6 33 480 346 82 2
Bowling
Format Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
ODIs 22 - - - - - - - - - - - -
T20Is 62 - - - - - - - - - - - -
FC 20 1 18 15 1 1/15 1/15 15.00 5.00 18.0 0 0 0
List A 65 7 162 157 1 1/32 1/32 157.00 5.81 162.0 0 0 0
T20s 186 1 6 8 0 - - - 8.00 - 0 0 0

Debut / Last Matches

ODI Matches
Debut Ireland vs New Zealand at Dublin (Malahide) - July 10, 2022
T20I Matches
Debut New Zealand vs Bangladesh at Hamilton - March 28, 2021
FC Matches
Debut Auckland vs Central D at Auckland - March 09 - 12, 2018
List A Matches
Debut Central D vs Auckland at New Plymouth - February 17, 2018
T20 Matches
Debut Auckland vs Central D at Auckland - January 03, 2017

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FAQs

Finn Allen is a top-order batter who specializes in explosive opening innings. He is a right-handed batsman and can also serve as an occasional wicketkeeper.

He has been part of two IPL franchises: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

One of his most memorable innings came against Pakistan in Dunedin, where he smashed a 48-ball century featuring a New Zealand T20I record of 16 sixes. He also played a match-defining knock against Australia in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Across 66 T20s, he has scored 1,475 runs, with a high score of 88 and a strike rate of 125.31, underscoring his aggressive batting style. His List A record includes a career-best 168 off just 110 balls.

He earned his maiden IPL deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2021 season.

Beyond New Zealand and the IPL, Allen has played for the Perth Scorchers (BBL), Quetta Gladiators (PSL), San Francisco Unicorns (MLC), Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix (The Hundred), and Northern Warriors (T10 leagues). Domestically, he has represented Auckland and Wellington.