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In this collection of pictures, we shall know the player who smashed T20I century in just 33 balls, broke Chris Gayle's record, but he is superflop in IPL 2026. Let's take a closer look.

This batter shattered record a held by Chris Gayle

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Before IPL 2026, a batter created history with the bat in the T20 World Cup and shattered a record held by Chris Gayle, famously known as the "Universe Boss." His explosive innings brought immense joy to KKR fans. Interestingly, he had also torn apart bowlers at Kolkata's Eden Gardens with his batting.

He is the player from Shah Rukh Khan's KKR in IPL 2026

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There were high expectations that he would be the biggest match-winner for Shah Rukh Khan's KKR in IPL 2026, but the opposite happened. After his destructive performance in the T20 World Cup, the player failed to deliver in the IPL.

New Zealand star opener Finn Allen

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We are talking about New Zealand's star opener Finn Allen, who made headlines by smashing a century in just 33 balls in the recent T20 World Cup.

Finn Allen achieved this remarkable feat in the semi-final

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Finn Allen achieved this remarkable feat in the semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The opposition was a strong South African team and the venue was Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens. The Proteas had posted a total of 169 runs while batting first.

Finn Allen smashed a century in just 33 balls

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Then came the storm named Finn Allen, who tore apart the South African bowling attack. The dangerous right-handed batter played at a strike rate of 303.03 and smashed a century in just 33 balls. During his innings, he hit 10 fours and 8 sixes.

Finn Allen set the record for the fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history

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With this 33-ball century, Finn Allen set the record for the fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history. Before him, the record was held by Chris Gayle, who had achieved it in 47 balls. In the next match, England's star batter Jacob Bethell also surpassed Chris Gayle by scoring a century in 45 balls against India.

Finn Allen has been a major flop in IPL 2026

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After becoming the fastest centurion in T20 World Cup history, Finn Allen has been a major flop in IPL 2026. Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders bought the Kiwi batter for Rs 2 crore. So far, he has played 6 matches and scored 110 runs at a modest average of 18.33. He hasn't crossed the 50-run mark even once, with his highest score being 37.

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