Finn Allen became 5th Kiwi player to smash century in T20I format
The talented hard-hitting batsman Finn Allen joined the list of New Zealand batsmen to hit a century in the T20I format. He achieved this feat during the 1 st T20I match against Scotland played in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Scotland's newly appointed captain Richard Berrington won the toss and decided to field first. Finn Allen came to open the innings along with Martin Guptill. Finn Allen looked in great touch right from the word go and never allowed Scotland bowlers to settle while Guptill remained steady. At the end of the first six overs, New Zealand openers scored 48 for 0. Guptill and Allen added 85 runs for the opening wicket laying a strong foundation for a big total. Allen smashed his fifty off 33 balls keeping pressure on Scotland bowlers. Glenn Phillips, and Daryl Mitchell provided the momentum along with Allen. Allen displayed great hitting abilities and completed his maiden T20I century off 54 balls. He was eventually dismissed for 101 off 56 balls with 8 fours and ...