Finn Allen

Finnley Hugh Allen is a New Zealand international cricketer known for his explosive batting at the top of the order. A right-handed opening batter who can also keep wicket and bowls occasional right-arm off spin, Allen brings aggressive stroke play and high scoring rates in limited-overs formats. He made his international debut in the early 2020s and has quickly become one of New Zealand’s most dynamic white-ball batters. Allen plays domestic cricket for Auckland and has featured in various global franchise T20 leagues.

Allen debuted for the New Zealand T20I team in March 2021, followed by his ODI debut in July 2022 against Ireland. He established himself as a powerful top-order presence, capable of dominating bowlers with aggressive stroke-making. In T20 internationals he has recorded significant innings, including a 137-run knock against Pakistan, the highest individual T20I score by a New Zealand batter and a national record in that format. His ability to clear boundaries and maintain high strike rates makes him a consistent threat in short formats.

Allen has also been part of recent New Zealand white-ball campaigns, including the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup where he continued to contribute aggressive starts with the bat.

Allen began his domestic career with Auckland before moving for opportunities with Wellington in New Zealand’s Super Smash, where his run-making propelled him to national selection. He has played in global T20 franchise leagues, including stints with teams such as San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket (MLC), where he broke records with a 151-run innings featuring 19 sixes — the most sixes in an MLC match — showcasing his boundary power.

In the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Allen was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹2 crore, highlighting his value as an explosive T20 batter in franchise cricket.

Allen’s batting is defined by power hitting, rapid scoring and big-shot ability, particularly in the early overs of T20 innings. He combines aggressive intent with high strike rates, making him a match-defining opener capable of destabilising bowling attacks. His athletic fielding and occasional wicket-keeping add flexibility to team compositions. Allen’s rapid scoring and six-hitting prowess make him one of the most exciting young batters in modern limited-overs cricket.

Finn Allen is a powerful and explosive New Zealand white-ball opener whose aggressive batting and boundary-hitting have made him one of his country’s most feared limited-overs batters. With record T20 scores, global franchise impact and ongoing international contributions, he continues to shape New Zealand’s top-order strength in world cricket.