Finn Allen century powers Kolkata Knight Riders to dominant victory.
Finn Allen struck a breathtaking maiden IPL century to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday night.Chasing a modest target of 143 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the New Zealand opener finished unbeaten on 100 off just 47 deliveries.His explosive knock included 10 towering sixes and five boundaries, wrapping up the chase in only 14.2 overs.
Finn Allen Destroys Delhi Bowling
Kolkata faced early jitters after losing captain Ajinkya Rahane to a freak run-out and Angkrish Raghuvanshi for just one run.However, Allen found his rhythm after a cautious start, moving from 18 off 20 balls to his hundred in the next 27 deliveries.He partnered with Cameron Green, who scored a steady 33, to stitch an unbeaten 116-run stand.Allen eventually reached his milestone and secured the win simultaneously by hitting a six off Mukesh Kumar.
Spinners Restrict Delhi Capitals
Earlier, KKR bowlers capitalised on a sluggish surface to stifle the hosts.Despite a quick 50 from Pathum Nissanka and 23 from KL Rahul, Delhi collapsed from 74 for 2 to 142 for 8.Sunil Narine was the standout performer, conceding only 17 runs in his four overs, while Anukul Roy and Kartik Tyagi claimed two wickets each.For local fans in Odisha, this clinical display by KKR's spin unit echoes the disciplined bowling often seen at the Barabati Stadium during low-scoring thrillers.
Playoff Race Intensifies
This victory marks KKR's fourth consecutive win in the 2026 season, significantly boosting their net run rate.While Kolkata moves closer to a playoff spot, the defeat leaves Delhi Capitals struggling at the bottom of the table with seven losses in 11 games.
