The largest headline of the ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026 is now the largest headline of the Finn Allen fastest T20 World Cup century. New Zealand opener created the history of a knock in the first semi-final match against South Africa in Eden Gardens. His games wrote records in history.
Allen has eclipsed a 100 with only 33 hits. The first over was all dominance. He hit 10 fours and eight sixes. South Africa had no answers. The target was pursued by New Zealand with ease and a nine-wicket victory was cemented. Both the Blackcaps entered the final of the 20-teams tournament with confidence.
This hundred with 33 balls is now the fastest in the history of the ICC Men T20 World Cups. Allen set the record that has been held by Chris Gayle long enough. In the 2016 edition, Gayle scored 47 balls against England in a century. Plus, that was a record that lasted ten years. It has now been rewritten.
Gayle continues to appear twice in the inclusion of the fastest T20 world cup centuries. The, the England captain Harry Brook was also added to that group earlier in the tournament. He struck a hundred of the 50 balls on Pakistan at the Super Eight round. In the meantime, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has not gone out of the Top Five with his 51-ball century of the 2014 edition.
The innings made by Allen was bold and judicious. He attacked from ball one. His powerplay attack was the prelude. The tide had never turned.
Speed was not the only thing in this performance. Thus, it concerned time, control and awareness of stage. Semi-finals require calmness. Allen delivered brilliance!
Also, New Zealand have gone into the final with confidence. And, Allen has presented the tournament with one of the best moments.
