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Finn Allen Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth22 April 1999

Age22 (as of 2021)

BirthplaceAuckland, New Zealand

ProfessionCricketer (Wicket-keeper batsman)

NationalityNew Zealander

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Darren Allen; Mother - Leanne Allen; Brother - Jord Allen

Finn Allen Biography

Finnley Hugh Allen is a New Zealand cricketer known for aggressive top‑order batting and wicket‑keeping. He rose through youth ranks, captained New Zealand

Early life and background
Finnley Hugh Allen was born on 22 April 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up in Auckland and attended Saint Kentigern High School and Saint Kentigern College, where he began developing as a cricketer. From an early age he progressed through age-group cricket in New Zealand, earning recognition that led to inclusion in national under-19 squads while still a teenager.

Career
Allen is a right‑handed batter who also bowls right‑arm off spin and has kept wicket. He first attracted wide attention as an age‑group player, representing New Zealand at the Under‑19 Cricket World Cup in 2016 when he was just 15, and again in 2018. He captained the New Zealand side at the 2018 Under‑19 World Cup, finishing the tournament as New Zealand’s leading run-scorer with 338 runs at an average of 67 and a high strike rate. During that event he recorded a century against the West Indies and posted one of the fastest Under‑19 fifties, reaching 50 in 18 balls in a match early in the tournament.

At domestic level Allen made his List A debut for Auckland on 17 February 2018 in the Ford Trophy and his first‑class debut for Auckland on 9 March 2018 in the Plunket Shield. He represented Auckland between 2017 and 2020 before moving to Wellington, where he continued his domestic career. In franchise cricket he has been associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore and had a stint with Lancashire in 2021.

A breakthrough season for Allen came in the 2020–21 Dream11 Super Smash while playing for the Wellington Firebirds. He finished the tournament as both the leading run-scorer and the player with the highest strike rate, compiling 512 runs in 11 matches. Those performances led to a call-up to New Zealand’s T20 squad for a three‑match series against Bangladesh.

Allen made his international T20 debut on 28 March 2021 against Bangladesh in Hamilton. After a duck on debut, he responded in his third match with an aggressive 71 off 29 balls, reaching fifty in 18 deliveries and recording one of New Zealand’s fastest T20 internationals fifties.

Public profile
Physically, Allen is listed at approximately 188 cm (1.88 m, around 6 feet 2 inches). He has blue eyes and brown hair. He is identified as a Taurus by birthdate. Within cricket he is known for a bold, attacking approach at the top of the order; Kevin Pietersen is noted as a favourite cricketer of his.

Family and personal details
Finn Allen is the son of Darren and Leanne Allen and has a brother named Jord Allen. He is unmarried. The available information notes he has tattoos on both biceps. He is a New Zealand national and has completed his education to graduate level as reported in available profiles.

Latest updates
Following his standout Super Smash season Allen earned selection to New Zealand’s T20 squad and made his international debut in March 2021. In a short span he demonstrated his big‑hitting ability for New Zealand and has also been signed to franchise squads, including Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lancashire in 2021.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

T20 International debut vs Bangladesh

Made T20I debut for New Zealand on 28 March 2021 at Hamilton; scored 71 off 29 in his third match, including an 18-ball fifty.

2021
2020–21 Dream11 Super Smash

Top run-scorer and highest strike rate while representing Wellington Firebirds, scoring 512 runs in 11 matches.

2020-2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Captured 338 runs at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, finishing as New Zealand’s top scorer at the tournament
  2. Scored a century against West Indies in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and recorded an 18-ball fifty
  3. Topped the 2020–21 Dream11 Super Smash with 512 runs and the tournament’s highest strike rate
  4. Made his T20 international debut for New Zealand on 28 March 2021 and recorded an 18-ball fifty in his third match
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finn Allen born?

22 April 1999

What is Finn Allen known for?

Cricketer (Wicket-keeper batsman)

What is Finn Allen’s marital status?

Unmarried