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KKR X-factor Finn Allen in red-hot form; smashes explosive 51-ball century in BBL

Kaushik Kashyap

KKR's Finn Allen smashes 51-ball BBL ton. [Source - AFP]KKR's Finn Allen smashes 51-ball BBL ton. [Source - AFP]

In a breathtaking display of power hitting, New Zealand opener Finn Allen produced a sensational century off just 51 balls for Perth Scorchers against Melbourne Renegades at Docklands Stadium. The knock instantly became one of the standout moments of the ongoing BBL 2025-26 season.

Finn Allen’s explosive innings came at a crucial stage of the tournament, with Perth Scorchers needing a strong performance to stay alive in the top half of the points table as his fearless approach with the bat set the tone for the side in a high-pressure clash.

The hard-hitting opener once again underlined his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket. With clean striking and relentless intent, Allen ensured the Scorchers grabbed momentum early and never let it slip.

Finn Allen sets BBL ablaze with explosive 51-ball hundred

Asked to bat first, Perth Scorchers started in style as Finn Allen went on the attack from the very first over. The right-hander provided a flying start, taking advantage of the powerplay and forcing the Renegades’ bowlers onto the backfoot early in the innings.

While star-opener Mitchell Marsh, forming a dangerous opening duo with Allen at the top, showed early intent, he could not capitalize on his start. At the other end, Finn Allen remained relentless, scoring his half-century in just 34 balls, setting the stage for something special.


The turning point in Allen's innings came when the Scorchers activated Power Surge and Allen launched Gurinder Sandhu for three massive sixes in a single over. From that moment, the innings shifted gears completely, with Allen continuing to go big despite wickets falling at the other end.

Eventually, Allen raced to his century in 51 balls, and finished with 101 off 53 deliveries. His knock, featuring five fours and eight towering sixes, gave Perth Scorchers a strong foundation and powered them towards a mammoth 219-run total.

Why Finn Allen’s form a great news for KKR ahead of IPL 2026

This breathtaking knock from the Kiwi opener will delight KKR, who secured Finn Allen for Rs 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. Seeing their new signing dominate like that in a stage like BBL is a big boost for the franchise ahead of the upcoming season.

Notably, Allen has enjoyed a stellar 2025 as a T20 batter and continues that form with 312 runs at a strike rate of 192.59 for Perth Scorchers in BBL 2025-26. With the IPL just a couple of months away, KKR will be thrilled to have such an explosive option peaking at the right time.

A timely statement from KKR’s X-factor ahead of IPL 2026

Finn Allen’s 51-ball century for Perth Scorchers was more than just a BBL spectacle. It was a statement. For KKR, this innings increases their confidence in a match-winner capable of changing games single-handedly. As IPL 2026 approaches, Allen’s red-hot form promises excitement for KKR fans and opposition also need to take note of it.