Ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Kiwi opener, Finn Allen, has opened up on how he would prepare to face one of the most dangerous fast bowlers of the blue brigade, Jasprit Bumrah. Allen arrives in the clash after celebrating the 33-ball century against South Africa in the semifinal.

During the interaction on Sky Sports on the eve of the clash, Finn Allen explained that preparation for Jasprit Bumrah would not involve any extensive video analysis or tough plans, as he would prefer a relaxed discussion with the coaching staff of the side, including Luke Ronchi, and the opening partner, Tim Seifert.

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“We just had our very relaxed scouting meeting just before we got into Ronchi's (Luke Ronchi) room and had a chat. Timmy (Seifert) and I make a coffee, go in, and it's all very relaxed. We just had a conversation about what they do. I don't watch any footage unless I haven't seen a guy before, but you see Bumrah everywhere.” Allen expressed on Sky Sports.

Finn Allen discloses plan to face Jasprit Bumrah in T20 WC 2026 final

Allen also reckoned that the key for him would be not getting overwhelmed by the occasion and the reputation of the bowler, as they would not be afraid of the massive crowd of the ground during the final of the tournament.

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“To be honest, keep it relaxed. I'm a big fan of playing the ball, not the man. I think if you get too focused on Jasprit Bumrah running into you, you get caught up in the occasion. There will be 130,000 Indian fans supporting them, so you've just got to play the ball.” Allen noted in the interaction.

Jasprit Bumrah has overall picked up 10 wickets in seven matches in the event at an economy rate of 6.6, making him one of the most economical bowlers of the competition, as his impact of 1/33 in four overs in Mumbai during the semifinal for the 499-run game was incredible.