Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener Finn Allen attributed his blistering unbeaten century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 to maintaining positive intent and taking on more responsibility after early setbacks. Allen’s maiden IPL hundred, scoring 100 off 47 balls with five fours and ten sixes, propelled KKR to an eight-wicket win in just 14.2 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He emphasized the importance of staying positive throughout his innings, especially after losing early wickets.
Allen, who partnered with Cameron Green in an unbroken 116-run stand, highlighted the strategy of allowing Green to settle before accelerating his own strokeplay. Despite a shaky start in the chase, with the loss of Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Allen’s aggressive batting against both pace and spin ensured KKR’s victory. He particularly targeted Delhi’s spinners, showcasing fearless strokeplay against them.
The opener acknowledged the support staff and captain Ajinkya Rahane for their calm demeanor during KKR’s initial struggles in the season. Allen credited their composure for helping the team stay focused and turn the tide after a series of defeats. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to build momentum and emphasized the group’s unity and positive outlook moving forward. With this win, KKR now stands at the seventh position in the points table with 9 points in 10 matches.
