Finn Allen's Blazing Start: 25 Runs from David Payne's First Over
KKR's chase lights up as Allen goes berserk with the bat against SRH.
Finn Allen has set the IPL 2026 season ablaze, smashing 25 runs off David Payne in the very first over of Kolkata Knight Riders' chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a sequence of 4, 4, 6, 6, and another 4, the Kiwi dynamo made it clear he wasn’t here to mess around. KKR, chasing a mammoth target of 227, needed that explosive start, and boy, did they get it!
Alongside captain Ajinkya Rahane, who also impressed in their opener against the Mumbai Indians, Allen's fireworks have injected some serious momentum into KKR's pursuit. This aggressive approach not only relieves pressure but also sets the tone for a thrilling chase. As the innings progresses, can KKR keep the tempo up and chase down the total?
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