Finn Allen to auction limited-edition shirt to raise funds for Cancer Society New Zealand

To generate money for Cancer Society New Zealand, spectacular batter Finn Allen is going to put up a limited-edition shirt for auction. Because it honors Allen’s incredible 137 runs off just 62 balls against Pakistan in January 2024, this unusual jersey has extra meaning. With a world record of 16 sixes in the shortest format, the opener showcased his tremendous batting power. The 24-year-old, interestingly enough, also set a record for the greatest individual score in T20Is by a Kiwi.

Finn Allen total number of sixes, however, matches exactly the number on his playing shirt.

16 limited-edition Finn Allen playing shirts have been made by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in honor of this incredible accomplishment. To help generate money for a very special cause to Allen, one of these unique shirts will be put up for auction.

A well-known online marketplace will hold an auction for the framed shirt with the number 16 on it. ANZ, a significant sponsor of the Cancer Society and BLACKCAPS, has generously donated $6,000 to round out the winning bid in a very touching gesture. This sum is indicative of Allen’s remarkable ability to hit for six during his record-breaking inning.

His own family’s experience with the illness is the reason he decided to donate to the Cancer Society. Tragically, his aunt died of ovarian cancer before he was even born. Even though he was never able to meet her, he saw the enormous effect it had on his family. This initiative’s timing is significant because his aunt passed away 29 years ago today. In an effort to raise money for a cause near and dear to his heart, Allen decided to put this unique shirt up for auction.

It’s satisfying to turn a noteworthy accomplishment into something that can help others in some way because many of my family members and friends have suffered greatly from cancer. This is a great method to make the occasion more unforgettable, Allen was reported by nzc.nz as saying. “I felt so in the zone during that innings, that time went really fast and it felt like it was over and done pretty quickly.”