In a thrilling IPL 2026 clash, Cameron Green found himself in the unique position of being a front-row spectator to Finn Allen's explosive century, admitting he would have been "the most hated man in Kolkata" if he had done anything to disrupt his teammate's historic knock.
Allen's blistering unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to their fourth consecutive victory on Friday, as they chased down Delhi Capitals' 143 with a commanding eight-wicket win in just 14.2 overs. The New Zealand dynamo smashed 10 massive sixes and five boundaries, marking a stunning turnaround after managing only 110 runs in his previous six matches this season.
Speaking after the match, the Australian all-rounder reflected on the rare privilege of witnessing such a masterclass from the non-striker's end. "So special. I think you only get the chance to be at the other end a handful of times in your career, so that's one of them," Green said.
The partnership between Green and Allen was seamless, with the latter dictating terms from the outset. When asked about their mid-innings conversations, Green revealed a simple yet effective strategy. "Nothing really. I think, Finn, all he said was, 'see you next over.' So, yeah, that's basically what I tried to do. I was just the other end playing second fiddle."
As Allen approached his milestone on 94, with KKR closing in on victory, Green took matters into his own hands to ensure his partner would reach the landmark. "I think I did the math when we had 29 to get. So yeah, I knew I'd be the most hated man in Kolkata if I did anything else apart from that," he chuckled.
When pressed about who was running the calculations, Green gave credit where it was due. "Not us. I was, I did the math. But no, Finn's very good at maths as well, so I'll give him credit for that. So, probably, he was probably doing the same. Winning, that's been the most satisfying."
The match wasn't without its drama—Allen had an unfortunate moment when his shot deflected off Mitchell Starc's hand onto the stumps at the non-striker's end. Earlier, Delhi Capitals managed 142/8 on a sluggish pitch despite a solid 49-run opening partnership between Pathum Nissanka (50) and KL Rahul (23) in the first five overs.
For KKR fans and cricket enthusiasts alike, this innings was a reminder of the explosive talent that makes the IPL such a spectacle—and for Cameron Green, it was a front-row seat to history in the making.