Bowlers often are expected to churn out special deliveries to knock off batters that are on song. The New Zealand opener, Finn Allen got off to a flyer against Australia on Friday in the opening game and seemed to be taking the game away from Australia but Josh Hazlewood’s tactical brilliance and perfect execution cut his ambitions short.
The Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup has commenced with a stunning start as the first six overs of the high-octane game between New Zealand and Australia played like a highlight reel. Batting first, Finn Allen came out all guns blazing onto the Aussie bowlers to get his team off to a flyer. The opener kept clearing the fence with ease while putting pressure on quality pacers like Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
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It clearly required something special to get rid of the in-form Kiwi and Josh Hazlewood managed to get the wicket of Finn Allen. Hazlewood was bowling the fifth over of the innings with Allen on the crease having already tallied 42 runs. He had hit the fast bowler for multiple boundaries in his previous over by dancing down the track.
Attacking seemed to be the sole mantra adopted by Finn Allen and Hazlewood anticipated his tactics perfectly on the first ball of the fifth over. Allen once again stepped down the track to tonk the ball for a maximum but the pacer adjusted his length, putting his experience over the years to good use.
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Fin Allen was beaten completely and the stumps went flying as the sweet sound of timber echoed around the ground. Hazlewood capped off the dismissal with an expression of immense joy at managing an important breakthrough. He was pumped up and the team joined him to celebrate in unison.
Here is the video of the carnage from Finn Allen:
Big wicket for Australia🔥 Finn Allen out at 42 runs in just 16 balls. Tune in now to watch it LIVE on STARZPLAY: https://t.co/EkKhjLWANX#STARZPLAY #T20WorldCup22 #T20Cricket #T20WC2022 #WorldCup2022 #ICCWorldCup2022 #cricketonSTARZPLAY #T20WorldCuponSTARZPLAY pic.twitter.com/hDQxq7wdog
— Cricket on STARZPLAY (@starzplaymasala) October 22, 2022
— MINI BUS 2022 (@minibus2022) October 22, 2022
— MINI BUS 2022 (@minibus2022) October 22, 2022
Here is how the netizens reacted to the carnage:
Finn Allen bashing bowlers left and Right…
Hazelwood taking his wicket…
We are coming #IPL2023.
— O. ࿗ (@Oomittedd) October 22, 2022
Josh Hazelwood Take wicket of Finn Allen
41(16)
5 fours and 3 Six #T20WorldCup #T20WC2022— Its Me Chalise (@IAmChalise) October 22, 2022
Cracking innings from Finn Allen to get the Black Caps off to a great start. Crucial wicket for Josh Hazlewood and Australia will be glad to see the back of him #T20WorldCup
— Ross Barnett (@rbarnett08) October 22, 2022
Much needed wicket Finn Allen was looking dangerous. #T20WorldCup
— نثار (@Its_Nisar) October 22, 2022
Josh Hazlewood taking a wicket of Finn Allen omg. Yesss Hoff is the only Hope😭❤️
— Aditi🪶|| Cummins's Sweetheart (@Sev_Khamani) October 22, 2022
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