Champions Trophy: Presenting best bowling figures for New Zealand
What's the story
Matt Henry starred in the first innings of India's final group-stage match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, claiming a brilliant 5/42. Notably, he became the first bowler to register a five-wicket haul against India in Champions Trophy history. His efforts helped New Zealand restrict India to 249. Here, we decode the best bowling figures for New Zealand in Champions Trophy history.
#1
5/36 - Jacob Oram vs USA The Oval 2004
In the 2004 Champions Trophy, Jacob Oram tormented the USA with a stunning 5/36, the best figures by a New Zealand bowler in tournament history. Defending 348, Oram struck thrice in the 10th over, sending two batters for a duck, reducing the USA to 3/52. He later dismissed Rohan Alexander and Rashid, bundling the USA out for 137 as NZ secured a 210-run victory.
#2
5/42 - Matt Henry vs IND Dubai 2025
As mentioned, Henry became the first bowler to claim a five-wicket haul against India in Champions Trophy history. His spell began with the dismissal of in-form Shubman Gill, followed by Virat Kohli (11) via a stunning Glenn Phillips catch. Henry returned later to remove Ravindra Jadeja (45.5) before striking twice in the final over, dismissing Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami, restricting India to 249.
#3
5/46 - Shayne O'Connor vs PAK Nairobi 2000
Shayne O'Connor became the first New Zealand bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in the Champions Trophy. He achieved this in the 2000 semi-final against Pakistan, bowling them out for 252 in 49.2 overs. O'Connor struck early, removing Imran Nazir, before dismantling the middle and lower order, taking four more wickets, including two in one over. New Zealand eventually won by four wickets.