Finn Allen produced a jaw-dropping display within the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final, smashing the fastest century within the tournament’s history. The Latest Zealand opener raced to his hundred in only 33 deliveries against South Africa, rewriting the record books.
Allen’s breathtaking innings was studded with 10 crisp boundaries and eight towering sixes, underlining the sheer dominance he exerted over the South African bowling attack.
In achieving the milestone, Allen surpassed the previous T20 World Cup fastest century record held by Chris Gayle, who had taken 47 balls to succeed in three figures.
The knock also saw Allen set a brand new benchmark for the fastest T20I century against a Full Member nation, underlining the standard of the opposition he dominated. Doing so against a formidable South African attack on a worldwide stage amplified the importance of the feat.
While Allen grabbed the headlines, Tim Seifert played an important supporting role with a fluent 58 off 33 balls. The duo stitched together a 117-run opening partnership that effectively sealed the competition inside the Powerplay.
Chasing a competitive goal of 170, Latest Zealand accomplished the pursuit in a staggering 12.5 overs, winning by nine wickets. Such a swift chase in a World Cup semi-final is virtually unheard of and highlighted the gulf between the 2 sides on the day. The emphatic margin, with 43 balls remaining, also set a brand new tournament benchmark for the fastest successful chase in knockout history.
Chasing a competitive goal of 170, Latest Zealand accomplished the pursuit in a staggering 12.5 overs, winning by nine wickets. Such a swift chase in a World Cup semi-final is virtually unheard of and highlighted the gulf between the 2 sides on the day. The emphatic margin, with 43 balls remaining, also set a brand new tournament benchmark for the fastest successful chase in knockout history.