Finn Allen's Historic IPL Six-Hitting Feat in 2026

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-05-17

Finn Allen just did something no other IPL batter has ever managed. During KKR's match against the Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on May 16, 2026, the New Zealand opener became the first player in the world to hit 10 or more sixes in an innings twice within a single IPL season. ### A Blistering Knock That Changed the Game Allen smashed a stunning 93 off just 35 balls. That's four boundaries and 10 sixes, at a strike rate of 265.71. After GT won the toss and chose to bowl, Allen took only 21 deliveries to reach his half-century. He completely flipped the powerplay in KKR's favor. His innings ended when he tried to clear the ropes again but was caught by Sai Kishore at deep midwicket. He was just 9 runs shy of what could have been one of the fastest centuries in IPL history. You could feel the tension in the stadium as he went for it. ### The Elite Club of 10-Six Innings Here's a quick look at the players who have hit 10 or more sixes in an IPL innings multiple times: - Chris Gayle: 4 times (2008-2021) - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 2 times - Abhishek Sharma: 2 times - Finn Allen: 2 times (both in 2026) - Brendon McCullum: 1 time ### A Record That Even Chris Gayle Never Managed Chris Gayle held the record for the most innings with 10-plus sixes in IPL history, achieving it four times across his career. But here's the thing: Gayle never hit 10 sixes in an innings twice within the same season. Nobody had. Until now. Allen's first 10-six innings came on May 8 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi, where he scored an unbeaten 100. Just eight days later, he repeated the feat against Gujarat Titans. Only Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma have also recorded multiple 10-plus sixes innings in IPL history, but neither has done it twice in one season. Sooryavanshi hit 11 sixes in a 103-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad in April 2026 and 11 sixes against Gujarat Titans in April 2025. Abhishek Sharma recorded his two such innings in April 2025 and April 2026, respectively. Allen is now the only batter to cross the 10-sixes mark twice inside a single IPL campaign. ### Rewriting KKR's Record Books Saturday's innings brought more accolades to an already stellar campaign for the New Zealand batsman. His 93 became the highest individual score by a KKR player against Gujarat Titans in IPL history. It also made him the third overall batsman to hit 10 or more sixes in a single match against GT, after Will Jacks and Sooryavanshi. Allen now sits in the top four of KKR's all-time six-hit lists in an innings. Brendon McCullum's 13 sixes in the first IPL game of 2008 remains the best record for KKR. Andre Russell's 11 sixes against Chennai Super Kings in 2018 is second. Those are followed by Allen's two 10-sixes per innings in 2026. ### What This Means for KKR's Playoff Hopes KKR are still battling to qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2026, and their journey has been far from smooth. But Allen's individual story has been one of the season's highlights. He has established a record that puts him on par with the best six hitters the IPL has seen, in a tournament that features some of the biggest hitters in the world. ### The Bigger Picture This feat is more than just a number. It shows how Allen has evolved as a player, adapting his power-hitting to dominate consistently in the world's toughest T20 league. For KKR fans, it's a sign of hope. For cricket lovers everywhere, it's a reminder that records are meant to be broken.