{"id":1318,"date":"2026-03-05T08:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2026-03-05T08:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:36:00","slug":"finn-allen-smashes-fastest-t20-world-cup-century-in-semi-final-against-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=1318","title":{"rendered":"Finn Allen Smashes Fastest T20 World Cup Century in Semi-Final Against South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an explosive display of batting, <strong>Finn Allen<\/strong> set a new record for the <strong>fastest century<\/strong> in T20 World Cup history during New Zealand\u2019s semi-final clash against <strong>South Africa<\/strong> in the <strong>2026 T20 World Cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allen\u2019s remarkable knock, which came off just <strong>41 balls<\/strong>, stunned both the opposition and fans around the world. His aggressive stroke play and quick-fire boundaries helped New Zealand put up a commanding total in their pursuit of a spot in the final. His century broke the previous record for the fastest T20 World Cup century, a milestone that has now firmly placed Allen\u2019s name in the history books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The innings was a perfect example of modern T20 cricket, with Allen timing the ball beautifully and finding gaps effortlessly, despite the pressure of a semi-final match. His powerful hitting in the early stages of New Zealand\u2019s chase put them firmly in control of the game, shifting the momentum in their favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Finn Allen Sets Record for Fastest T20 World Cup Century in Semi-Final\n\" class=\"wp-image-1293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-1536x921.png 1536w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-700x420.png 700w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-696x418.png 696w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2-1068x641.png 1068w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-2.png 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only did Allen\u2019s century showcase his explosive power, but it also provided crucial impetus for his team, allowing them to set up a strong foundation for the rest of the batting lineup to capitalize on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This record-breaking achievement is likely to be one of the standout performances of the tournament, and Allen\u2019s rapid rise in T20 cricket continues to excite fans and analysts alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an explosive display of batting, Finn Allen set a new record for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history during New Zealand\u2019s semi-final clash against South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Allen\u2019s remarkable knock, which came off just 41 balls, stunned both the opposition and fans around the world. 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