Player · Cricket

Matt Henry: news, facts and key points

3 stories · latest 25 Oct 2026 · View the player page

Key points from the latest coverage

New Zealand Bring Matt Fisher and Blair Tickner Into T20I Plans as India Lead 2-0

New Zealand trail India 2-0 in the five-match T20I series after two four-wicket defeats.
Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I in Wellington before returning for the final two matches.
Matt Fisher will travel to Wellington as pace cover for the third T20I only.
Matt Henry will remain in Christchurch ahead of joining the ODI squad in Auckland on November 2.
Kyle Jamieson is available for the third T20I on October 27 and can also play Canterbury’s Ford Trophy fixture on October 31.

Naman Dhir Breaks Irfan Pathan’s 17-Year-Old Record with 15-Ball 42 in India’s T20I Chase

Naman Dhir scored an unbeaten 42 from 15 balls in India’s first T20I against New Zealand on October 22, 2026.
India chased 226 to win by four wickets, finishing on 230/6 in 19.4 overs at Hagley Oval.
Dhir’s 42 not out is India’s highest individual score from No. 7 or lower in a successful T20I chase.
He surpassed Irfan Pathan’s previous mark of 33 not out from 16 balls against Sri Lanka in 2009.
Dhir hit five fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 280.00.

New Zealand Name 16-Member Squad for India T20I Series; Mitchell Santner to Lead

Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand's 16-member T20I squad against India.
Adam Milne returns after an extended absence from international cricket.
Rachin Ravindra misses the T20I series following a dislocated right shoulder.
The five-match series begins on October 22 in Christchurch.
The squad features seven pace-bowling options, providing depth for the demanding schedule.

Did you know? Facts about Matt Henry

Both opening T20Is ended in four-wicket wins for India, according to the ICC series update. Read the story →
The third T20I is scheduled for Wellington on October 27, followed by matches in Auckland and Hamilton. Read the story →
New Zealand’s squad movements are being made with a five-match ODI series against India coming next. Read the story →
Dhir’s 280.00 strike rate means he scored 42 runs from just 15 balls faced. Read the story →
He sealed the match with a six off Matt Henry in the 19.4 over. Read the story →
India’s 226-run chase became their highest successful chase in men’s T20Is, according to match coverage. Read the story →

All stories on Matt Henry

New Zealand Bring Matt Fisher and Blair Tickner Into T20I Plans as India Lead 2-0

New Zealand have reshuffled their squad for the remaining T20Is against India to manage workloads ahead of a five-match ODI series. Lockie Ferguson will miss the third match, Matt Fisher provides cover in Wellington, and Blair Tickner joins for the final three games.

Naman Dhir Breaks Irfan Pathan’s 17-Year-Old Record with 15-Ball 42 in India’s T20I Chase

Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 from 15 balls as India chased 226 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, setting a new Indian record for the highest score from No. 7 or lower in a successful T20I chase.

New Zealand Name 16-Member Squad for India T20I Series; Mitchell Santner to Lead

New Zealand have named a 16-member squad for their five-match T20I series against India, with Mitchell Santner as captain and Adam Milne returning. Rachin Ravindra misses the T20I series with a shoulder injury as the Black Caps prepare for the opening match on October 22, 2026.

Also in the news with Matt Henry

India New Zealand Lockie Ferguson Finn Allen Kyle Jamieson Kyle Jamieson Lockie Ferguson Naman Dhir