Twitter reactions: Finn Allen’s record-shattering ton demolishes Pakistan in 3rd T20I as New Zealand seal the series

The cricketing world was treated to a breathtaking spectacle at the University Oval as New Zealand and Pakistan clashed in the third T20I of the five-match series. New Zealand, winning the toss and opting to bat, set the stage for a thrilling encounter where Finn Allen emerged as the star of the show. His explosive innings left spectators in awe as he demolished the Pakistan bowling attack, sending the ball all over the park.

Finn Allen’s blazing ton

New Zealand’s batting prowess was on full display as they posted an imposing total of 224/7 in their allotted 20 overs. However, it was Allen who stole the spotlight with an extraordinary innings, amassing 137 runs off just 62 balls. The opening batter’s innings included an incredible five fours and a record-breaking 16 sixes, leaving the Pakistan bowlers helpless. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips also played crucial roles, contributing valuable runs to help set a challenging target for the visitors.

Several record-breaking feats

During his blazing ton, Allen achieved numerous feats. He equaled Hazratullah Zazai‘s record for the most sixes in an innings in T20Is. Moreover, his 137 became the highest individual score for a New Zealand batter in T20Is. Allen also broke the record for the most sixes in an innings for a New Zealand batter and his innings went down in the record books as the third-highest score by an opener in T20Is.

Valiant effort by Babar Azam

In response, Pakistan fought valiantly, with Babar Azam leading the charge with a stellar knock of 58 runs off 37 balls. However, the New Zealand bowlers, spearheaded by Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Mitchell Santner, picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals, ensuring that Pakistan fell short, managing only 179/7 in their 20 overs.

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Player of the Match

Allen was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional batting display, which not only secured the victory in the third T20I but also played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s series-sealing triumph.

Unassailable lead

With three consecutive victories, New Zealand has now taken an unassailable lead in the T20I series. As the cricketing action moves to Hagley Oval for the next match scheduled on Friday, January 19, Pakistan will be eager to salvage pride in the remaining fixtures and potentially disrupt New Zealand’s dominant run.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

FINN ALLEN SMASHED PAKISTAN…!!!!

137 runs from just 62 balls including 5 fours and 16 sixes in the 3rd T20I 🔥 highest individual score by New Zealand Men's player in this format. pic.twitter.com/wTnBykW9p7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 17, 2024

It's not batting, this is absolute cruelty from Finn Allen. He absolutely smashed everyone.🥵

You will not see 137 of 62 balls everyday which includes 16 six in a T20 game.He gets much deserved 💯 of the series which he should have got in another two matches. #NZvPAK #AUSvWI… pic.twitter.com/vF9fiuZf4W

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) January 17, 2024

16 SIXES FOR FINN ALLEN! HE EQUALS THE WORLD RECORD 🔥🔥🔥 #NZvsPAK pic.twitter.com/7PgLj3qnF8

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 17, 2024

Finn Allen smashed 6,4,4,4,6,0 vs Shaheen in a single over in 1st T20I.

Finn Allen smashed 6,4,4,6,6,1 vs Rauf in a single over in 3rd T20I. pic.twitter.com/4bKQuEwOl4

— Virat 🚩 (@mVkohlii) January 17, 2024

16 Sixes For Finn Allen He Equals The World Record 🔥🔥 What an Amazing Innings 🔥 #PAKvNZ #FinnAllen pic.twitter.com/np77NGerLS

— Faizi (@Realfaizi31) January 17, 2024

Finn Allen has hit 4 100m+ 6s & 4 90m+ 6s in the same innings, and then another 7 6s on top. We haven’t seen brutality like this since Chris Gayle

— Dave (@CricketDave27) January 17, 2024

Finn Allen 16 sixes vs Pakistan today. 🫡#NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/NU0iA8GEj5

— 𝐾𝑖𝑤𝑖𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑁𝑠 🇳🇿 (@NZcricketfans) January 17, 2024

Milestone for Finn Allen today in T20I:

– Joint Most Sixes in an innings.
– Highest score for New Zealand.
– Most 6s in an innings for NZ.
– 3rd highest score as Opener.
– Joint Most Hundreds for NZ.
– Most runs in this series.
– First T20I Hundred in 2024. pic.twitter.com/ok2VEZw3dH

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) January 17, 2024

Decided to bowl first on a belter after losing 2 matches. Didn't allow wasim and Nawaz to bowl against Finn Allen in the PP, and gave 2 overs to Rauf in the PP who has most number wickets in the middle overs for Pakistan in last 2 years. Pathetic captaincy#PAKvsNZ pic.twitter.com/cvDZOjdOth

— Hassan (@HassanAbbasian) January 17, 2024

107 metres six from Finn Allen to Nawaz🔥#PAKvsNZ #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/1lPGNnVP0r

— Muhammad Ibrar (@iMIbrarr) January 17, 2024

– 57(35) in first T20I.
– 66(43) in second T20I.
– 58(37) in third T20I.

Babar Azam has 33 fifties & 3 hundreds from just 101 innings in T20I – one of the finest from Pakistan cricket history. pic.twitter.com/WI0jG8JGpp

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 17, 2024

We are identifying regional failures on social media. Pakistan cricket will be the next Pakistan hockey in a couple of years. Guys playing continuously from the last 4 years are not yet capable of doing Finn Allen things. #PAKvsNZ

— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) January 17, 2024

Finally, a two-minute silence for those people who set alarms to wake up early, only to watch the thrashing by Finn Allen.#NZvsPAK #PAKvsNZ #BabarAzam𓃵 #BabarAzam #ShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/rFy2jmEB4a

— Furkan (@tweetbyfurkan) January 17, 2024

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January 17, 2024 at 10:43AM