The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are officially on a roll. Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, the team secured their fourth consecutive victory in IPL 2026, dismantling the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The highlight of the night was a historic performance by opener Finn Allen, who didn’t just win the game—he shattered a long-standing national jinx.

Here is a "down-to-earth" look at Allen’s massive knock and where different nations stand in the IPL century leaderboard.

Finn Allen’s Record-Breaking Masterclass

On May 8th, Finn Allen turned the stadium into his personal playground. His unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls was a display of pure power hitting.

• Six-Hitter’s Dream: Allen’s innings featured only five fours but a staggering 10 monstrous sixes. Fittingly, he reached both his century and the match-winning runs with a single towering maximum.

• Ending the Wait: This was the first IPL century by a New Zealand batsman in 11 years. The last time a Kiwi reached triple figures was Brendon McCullum back in 2015.

• The Elite Kiwi Club: Allen is now only the second New Zealander to score an IPL ton, joining the legendary McCullum (who scored centuries in 2008 and 2015).

Which Country Dominates the IPL Century List?

In the 19-season history of the IPL, a total of 122 centuries have been recorded. While a New Zealander (McCullum) scored the very first one in 2008, the "Black Caps" only have 3 centuries in total.

Here is how the nations stack up:

1. India (63 Centuries)

Unsurprisingly, the home nation leads by a massive margin.

• The Leaders: Virat Kohli reigns supreme with 8 tons, followed by KL Rahul (6) and Sanju Samson (5).

2. Australia (20 Centuries)

The Aussies have always been a force in the IPL, sitting comfortably in second place with a solid tally of 20 hundreds.

3. England (14 Centuries)

England takes the third spot, but one man deserves a lion's share of the credit: Jos Buttler, who has scored 7 of those 14 centuries himself.

4. South Africa (12 Centuries)

The Proteas have consistently delivered, placing fourth on the all-time list.

5. West Indies

While their total count is lower, the "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle famously accounts for 6 of the Caribbean centuries.

IPL Centuries by Nationality: Quick View

The Bottom Line

Finn Allen’s century is more than just a personal milestone; it’s a massive boost for KKR’s playoff hopes and a reminder of the raw talent coming out of New Zealand. By ending an 11-year drought, Allen has firmly placed himself in the spotlight as KKR continues its climb up the points table. The race to the playoffs is heating up, and the "Allen-Rahane" partnership looks deadlier than ever!