Finn Allen recently produced one of the most explosive performances in T20 cricket yet during the opening match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, representing the San Francisco Unicorns against the Washington Freedom at Oakland Coliseum. His innings of 151 runs from 51 balls was amazing, and set new records in the shortest format of the game.
Key Highlights of Finn Allen’s Record-Breaking Innings
- 151 Runs came in 51 balls – Allen’s innings was one of aggressive strokeplay, hitting 19 sixes and 5 fours to help propel the San Francisco Unicorns to a massive total of 269/5 in their 20 overs.
- Fastest Milestones – Allen scored his fifty in 20 balls and his century in only 34 balls (the fastest in MLC history) and his 150 in 49 balls, setting the new world record (overall) for fastest 150 in T20 cricket.
- Most sixes in a T20 innings – Allen hit 19 sixes in an innings. This is now the world record for most sixes in a T20 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous record of 18, set in 2017.
- Team and Match Pathway – The San Francisco Unicorns’ total of 269/5 is the highest in MLC history, and the first time a team has scored over 250 runs in a T20 match in the USA.
- Player of the Match – With his record-breaking innings, it was only right that Allen was awarded the Player of the Match, and his innings led the Unicorns to an embarrassing 123-run victory over Washington Freedom.
Importance of the Performance
Finn Allen’s innings is important for multiple reasons:
- Allen has set a new global standard for power-hitting in T20 cricket by scoring the fastest 150 and amount of sixes in a T20 innings, eclipsing legends like Chris Gayle and Dewald Brevis.
- Allen’s 34-ball century is the fastest century in MLC history, and the score of 151 is the highest individual score in MLC history.
- The Unicorns now have the top three highest team totals in MLC history, and this match provided the highest total.
- Allen’s innings energized his team, but more importantly it set the tone for the entire MLC 2025 season and demonstrated the potential to play entertaining, high-scoring cricket in the United States.
| Record Category | SFU vs WF, 2025 | Previous Record Holder | Details/Notes |
| Fastest 150 in T20 cricket | 49 balls | Dewald Brevis (52 balls, 2022) | Brevis scored 162 vs Knights, SA domestic T20 |
| Most sixes in a T20 innings | 19 | Chris Gayle (18, 2017) | Gayle for Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Dynamites |
| Fastest century in MLC | 34 balls | Nicholas Pooran (40 balls, 2023) | Pooran for MI New York in MLC 2023 final |
| Highest individual score in MLC | 151 | Nicholas Pooran (137*, 2023) | Pooran vs Seattle Orcas, MLC 2023 final |
| Highest team total in MLC | 269/5 | SF Unicorns (215/5, 2023) | Previous best: 215/5 vs MI New York |
Comparison of Key Records Broken Match Context and Aftermath
Even with Allen’s heroics, the San Francisco Unicorns had the last laugh as their bowling effort, spearheaded by Haris Rauf (3/30) and Hassan Khan (3/38), made sure Washington Freedom was bowled out for a mere 146 in just 13.1 overs – the outcome was a 123-run victory, the largest margin of victory in MLC history. The Unicorns’ convincing victory was a message to the competition as it marked revenge against Washington Freedom after losing to them in last season’s final.
Conclusion
Finn Allen’s 151 off 51 balls is a landmark innings in T20 cricket, setting multiple world and league records. His ability to clear the ropes with ease and score at an unprecedented rate has not only rewritten the record books but also elevated the profile of Major League Cricket on the global stage. For fans who closely follow T20 cricket and power-hitting exploits – such as those of IPL – this innings is a reminder of the thrilling possibilities in modern cricket. Allen’s performance will be remembered as one of the most explosive displays in the history of the format.
Written by Smita Singh
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