IPL 2026: 'The few games off really helped me' Allen
Updated On: 18 May, 2026 09:36 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup Chatterjee
KKR opener Finn, who hit a 35-ball 93 in their 29-run win over GT, says he reflected on his poor start to the IPL during a three-match break and that enabled him to return stronger for latter part of the competition

KKR opener Finn Allen during his 35-ball 93 against GT in Kolkata on Saturday. Pic/IPL
Opener Finn Allen, who blasted a 35-ball 93 (4x4s, 10x6s) as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) tamed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs, revealed that sitting out for a few games after a poor start to IPL-19, helped him clear his mind and come back stronger.
The win at the Eden Gardens on Saturday ensured KKR’s thin qualifying hopes stay alive, while keeping GT waiting for their Playoffs berth confirmation.
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