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Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

Finn Allen's innings was marked by a staggering 16 sixes, equaling the world record for the most sixes in a T20I innings set by Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai against Ireland in 2019.

Finn Allen destroyed Pakistan's bowling attack in 3rd T20I. 

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Watch: Rare 1:31 minutes video showcases all 16 Finn Allen sixes against Pakistan in 3rd T20I

Finn Allen's record-breaking innings surpassed the previous New Zealand record held by Brendon McCullum, who had scored 123 runs against Bangladesh back in 2012.

Finn Allen (C) celebrates after scoring a century during the third T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan.

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NZ vs PAK: Pakistan bowlers surrender as Finn Allen whacks 16 sixes in 137-run knock, Afridi and Rauf combine to concede a mind-boggling 103 runs in 8 overs

Shaheen Shah Afridi leaked 24 runs in his second over as Finn Allen dismantled him on an outstanding batting pitch during the first T20I of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi during game one of the T20I series between New Zealand and Pakistan. (Getty Images)

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NZ vs PAK: 24-year-old batter explodes against Shaheen Afridi, whacks 3 fours and 2 sixes in Pakistan captain's over

New Zealand tour of England 2023

New Zealand turns the tables with a 74-run win over England at Edgbaston in the T20I series. Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips star in NZ's victory, setting up a nail-biting final at Trent Bridge.

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ENG vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips dominate as New Zealand strike back after two defeats

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After missing a few matches, Yuzvendra Chahal is set to make his return for the all-important Qualifier 2 game against Mumbai Indians.

Yuzvendra Chahal has missed 3 matches due to wrist injury.

Chahal is Punjab Kings' third-highest wicket-taker in the season.

Chahal has a good record against Mumbai Indians. 

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Former India pacer Atul Wassan has justified Virat Kohli's comment on young Musheer Khan who made his IPL debut amidst Punjab Kings' batting collapse in Qualifier 1.

Musheer Khan made his IPL debut as impact player in the Qualifier 1 game.

Virat Kohli was surprised to see Musheer make his IPL debut.

Musheer was not in Punjab Kings' original plan but collapse led to his debut. 

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Karn Sharma may make a comeback to the playing XI. 

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Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have dismissed rumours of rift between them that have been circulating on social media. 

Shubman Gill clarified there is no rift between him and Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya reposted Shubman Gill's story as well.

Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in IPL 2025 eliminator.

MI captain Hardik Pandya (L) and GT skipper Shubman Gill in frame

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Ashutosh Sharma ran riot with the bat and cracked a lightning century in his England club cricket debut. He smashed a 70-ball century for Wigan Cricket Club

Ashutosh Sharma ran riot with a spellbinding century on his English club cricket debut

Delhi Capitals' explosive batter smashed a 70-ball century for Wigan Cricket Club

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Mohammed Siraj poured his heart out for outgoing Team India strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai who won't be travelling to England for five-Test series as his tenure came to an end.

Mohammed Siraj hailed Team India's outgoing strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai.

Siraj thanked Desai for helping him navigate through tough times.

Desai has been with the Indian team since 2021. 

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Watch: Rare 1:31 minutes video showcases all 16 Finn Allen sixes against Pakistan in 3rd T20I

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan bowlers surrender as Finn Allen whacks 16 sixes in 137-run knock, Afridi and Rauf combine to concede a mind-boggling 103 runs in 8 overs

NZ vs PAK: 24-year-old batter explodes against Shaheen Afridi, whacks 3 fours and 2 sixes in Pakistan captain's over

ENG vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips dominate as New Zealand strike back after two defeats

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Watch: Rare 1:31 minutes video showcases all 16 Finn Allen sixes against Pakistan in 3rd T20I

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan bowlers surrender as Finn Allen whacks 16 sixes in 137-run knock, Afridi and Rauf combine to concede a mind-boggling 103 runs in 8 overs

NZ vs PAK: 24-year-old batter explodes against Shaheen Afridi, whacks 3 fours and 2 sixes in Pakistan captain's over

ENG vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips dominate as New Zealand strike back after two defeats

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