Finn Allen joins Royal Challengers Bangalore as Josh Philippe replacement

Allen, a 21-year-old New Zealander, has impressed in domestic cricket for Wellington and struck a 59-ball 128 during a 50-over match in February

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Finn Allen has signed for Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for Josh Philippe ahead this year’s Indian Premier League.

Allen, a 21-year-old New Zealander, has impressed in domestic cricket for Wellington and struck a 59-ball 128 during a 50-over match in February.

He was also the leading run-scorer in New Zealand’s Super Smash T20 competition, hitting 512 runs at 56.88 and a strike rate of 193.93, including the most fours and sixes of any player.

Philippe, who made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand last month, has made himself unavailable for the upcoming campaign.

Allen was able to replace Philippe because of his equivalent base price of 20 lakhs.

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