Finn Allen sets new record for highest score by a New Zealander in T20 international and ties world record for most sixes in an inning during New Zealand's 45-run win over Pakistan. His explosive batting helped New Zealand seal the series 3-0 with two matches left to play. Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shaheen Afridi all had rough outings as they struggled to contain Allen's onslaught.
Finn Allen, the dynamic New Zealand batsman, has etched his name in the history books with a remarkable performance against Pakistan in the ongoing T20I series. Allen's blistering knock of 125 runs off just 59 balls not only earned him the record for the highest score by a New Zealander in T20 internationals but also tied the world record for most sixes in an innings (10).
Allen's heroics were instrumental in New Zealand's emphatic 45-run victory, securing the series 3-0 with two matches remaining. The left-hander displayed his power-hitting prowess, dispatching the Pakistani bowlers to all parts of the ground. His audacious strokeplay left the opposition bowlers shell-shocked and the crowd in awe.
The 23-year-old's record-breaking innings overshadowed a valiant effort from Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a fighting 87 runs off 52 balls. However, it was Allen's day, and he rightly earned the plaudits for his match-winning performance.
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