- India,
- 16-May-2026 09:32 PM IST
In the 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata witnessed a breathtaking display of power-hitting by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Finn Allen. Facing the Gujarat Titans, Allen unleashed a storm of boundaries and maximums that left the opposition bowlers searching for answers. His explosive knock wasn't just a treat for the fans but also a record-breaking feat that solidified his position as one of the most dangerous openers in the current season.
The Explosive Innings at Eden Gardens
Finn Allen's dominance was evident from the very first over. He played a whirlwind innings of 93 runs, coming off a mere 35 deliveries. 71. Although he narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, his contribution was pivotal in propelling KKR to a formidable total on the scoreboard. This performance follows his recent century against Delhi, proving that the New Zealand batter is in the form of his life.
A New Record for Kolkata Knight Riders
With this innings, Finn Allen has etched his name in the history books of the Kolkata Knight Riders, while he has become the first player in the franchise's history to hit 10 or more sixes in an IPL innings twice. Previously, he had achieved this feat against Delhi earlier in the 2026 season. In the broader context of the IPL, Allen is now only the fourth player in history to have multiple innings with 10 or more sixes, joining an elite list of power-hitters.
Most Sixes in an IPL Innings for KKR
- 13 – Brendon McCullum vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2008
- 11 – Andre Russell vs CSK, Chennai, 2018
- 10 – Finn Allen vs Delhi, Delhi, 2026
- 10 – Finn Allen vs Gujarat, Kolkata, 2026
Players with Multiple 10+ Sixes Innings in IPL
- 4 times – Chris Gayle
- 2 times – Abhishek Sharma
- 2 times – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- 2 times – Finn Allen
Surpassing Phil Salt and Chasing Sanath Jayasuriya
Finn Allen's impact in his debut season for KKR has been nothing short of extraordinary. In just 9 matches, he has already smashed 27 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes by a KKR player in their debut season. He surpassed the previous record held by Phil Salt, who hit 24 sixes during the 2024 season. With two matches still remaining in the league stage, Allen is now eyeing the long-standing record of Sanath Jayasuriya, who hit 31 sixes in the inaugural 2008 season. Given his current momentum, breaking that 18-year-old record seems well within his reach as KKR moves towards the playoffs.
