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The record books at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) headquarters required a swift rewrite on Friday night as New Zealand powerhouse Find Allen unleashed a batting masterclass at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a breathtaking display of power hitting, the 27-year-old from Auckland etched his name into IPL folklore by scoring the fastest century in KKR’s history, propelling his side to a crushing 8-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals.

Chasing a modest target of 143, Allen turned the game into a personal highlight reel. He reached the elusive triple-figure mark in just 47 ballspunctuated by a towering six off Mukesh Kumar on the second delivery of the 15th over. This historic strike was his 10th maximum of the night, perfectly encapsulating a chase that was never in doubt once the New Zealander found his rhythm.

Dethroning the Past

By reaching his hundred in 47 deliveries, Allen surpassed the previous franchise record held by Venkatesh Iyer. Iyer had famously clocked a 49-ball century against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium back in 2023. While Chris Gayle’s legendary 30-ball century for RCB remains the ultimate IPL gold standard, Allen’s feat represents a new era of dominance for the Men in Purple and Gold. It also continues a purple patch for the Kiwi opener, who recently smashed a 33-ball ton against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals.

A Tactical Masterclass

Allen’s innings wasn’t just about solo brilliance; it was about clinical partnership building. Alongside Cameron GreenAllen stitched together an unbeaten 116-run stand for the third wicket off just 64 balls. While Green dropped anchor at one end, Allen’s strike rate remained astronomical, ensuring KKR crossed the finish line in a mere 14.2 overs.

The ₹2 Crore Steal

Acquired for a relatively modest ₹2 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, Allen is quickly proving to be the bargain of the season. His heroics have provided a massive boost to KKR’s campaign, which has been a rollercoaster of results.

Playoff Hopes Alive

This victory marks KKR’s fourth win of the season, moving them to 9 points from 10 matches. While they currently sit in 7th place on the points table, the massive boost to their Net Run Rate (NRR) provided by this 34-ball-to-spare victory could prove decisive as the race for the top four intensifies. For now, the night belongs to Finn Allen—the new king of the KKR record books.