Delhi: The five-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand is going to start from November 22. In this series, special attention will be paid to the performance of Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and New Zealand opener Finn Allen. In such a situation, former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nair believes that Finn can equal Abhishek's record of scoring a century in 30 balls in New Zealand conditions. Or you can even break it.
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Abhishek said in GeoHotstar's program 'Out or Not Out' that New Zealand's small grounds, pitch and bounce suit Finn Allen's batting. He told that Allen is an expert in playing big shots and has the ability to hit straight sixes instead of taking the ball across the boundary line. Once he gets into rhythm, it can be difficult for the opposition team to stop him. However, Nair also clarified that he is not guaranteeing the making of this record, but considers it possible.
What do Finn Allen's statistics say?
Finn has scored 1663 runs in 62 T20 International matches for New Zealand. His strike rate has been more than 170. During this period, he has scored three centuries and seven half-centuries. Even in the year 2026, his performance has been excellent. He has scored 378 runs in 10 T20I matches and his strike rate has been more than 202.
Abhishek Sharma's performance is also excellent
On the other hand, Abhishek has scored 956 runs in 34 T20I matches this year. During this period, his strike rate has been 201.68. He has one century and eight half-centuries to his name. He has scored 2071 runs in his T20 International career, which includes three centuries and 14 half-centuries.
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Now everyone's eyes will be on the upcoming series. It will be interesting to see whether Finn Allen is able to challenge Abhishek Sharma's record with his explosive batting.
FAQ
Can Finn Allen equal Abhishek Sharma's record of century in 30 balls?
According to Abhishek Nair, the conditions in New Zealand are favorable for Finn Allen's aggressive batting. Therefore, he can equal this record, although there is no guarantee.
In how many balls did Abhishek Sharma score a century in T20 International cricket?
It is not clear in the given news whether Abhishek Sharma had scored a century in 35 balls in T20 International cricket or not. According to the news, his record refers to scoring a century in 30 balls, so this figure needs to be confirmed before publication.
How has Finn Allen's performance been in T20 International cricket?
Finn Allen has scored 1,663 runs in 62 T20 international matches. His strike rate has been more than 170, which includes three centuries and seven half-centuries.