{"id":168436,"date":"2026-05-17T00:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T05:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=168436"},"modified":"2026-05-17T00:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T05:34:51","slug":"video-finn-allen-says-time-out-of-kkr-xi-helped-him-rediscover-joy-in-batting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=168436","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO | Finn Allen says time out of KKR XI helped him rediscover joy in batting"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen said a brief spell out of the playing XI helped him ease self-imposed pressure and rediscover his enjoyment for batting after his explosive 35-ball 93 powered KKR to a crucial 29-run win<\/a> over Gujarat Titans in the IPL on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Allen smashed 10 sixes and four boundaries in a breathtaking knock that laid the foundation for KKR\u2019s imposing 247 for two at Eden Gardens, keeping the defending champion alive in the playoff race.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his turnaround in form, the New Zealand batter admitted he had burdened himself with expectations earlier in the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be honest, at the start of the tournament, I was putting far too much pressure on myself to perform, I probably wasn\u2019t enjoying batting as much as I should have because I was putting so much pressure on myself. Having those few games off really did me good, \u201d Allen said at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n

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Allen said stepping away from the side allowed him to reassess his approach mentally rather than technically.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m relaxed and enjoying myself, then I watch the ball harder, I\u2019m in better positions and I\u2019m a better cricketer for it. There\u2019s no real pressure in sport. We\u2019re very blessed to do what we do. The pressure was all me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The aggressive opener, however, clarified that his measured start against GT was dictated more by conditions than a deliberate tactical shift.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday it was definitely tricky at the start and we knew that would be the case. Two of probably the best opening bowlers in the competition as well,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the ball\u2019s there, I\u2019ll always try and hit it for four or six. If it\u2019s not, I just try to get off strike and not get out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen also reserved special praise for young teammate Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who struck an unbeaten 82 and shared a 95-run stand with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cStarboy, he\u2019s an incredible player. For such a young guy to be heavily relied on by the team just shows how good he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

The win lifted KKR to 11 points from 12 matches, though it still needs victories in its remaining two league games to stay in contention for a playoff berth.<\/p>\n

Published on May 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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