Matt Henry becomes third NZ bowler with Champions Trophy fifer
What's the story
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry gave a superb bowling display against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai. Henry took five wickets as the Black Caps restricted India to 249/9 (50 overs) after electing to field. The right-arm seamer, who blew away India's top order, became the third Kiwi bowler with a five-wicket haul in the Champions Trophy.
Bowling
Henry takes 5/42 against India
Henry gave New Zealand their first breakthrough in the form of Shubman Gill, who has been in sublime form. The Kiwi seamer sent back Virat Kohli thereafter, with Glenn Phillips assisting him with a stunning catch. Henry then dismissed Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami, to claim his fifer. He conceded 42 runs in eight overs.
Record
Henry enters this elite list
As mentioned, Henry became the third New Zealand bowler with a fifer in Champions Trophy history. He joined Jacob Oram (5/36 vs USA, The Oval, 2004) and Shayne O'Connor (5/46 vs Pakistan, Nairobi, 2000) on this list. Henry now has eight wickets from three matches at an average of 15.50 in the Champions Trophy.
Information
First player with this feat
As per Cricbuzz, Henry has become the first player to take a five-wicket haul against India in Champions Trophy history. The previous-best bowling figures in this regard were 4/25 by Pakistan's Naved-ul-Hasan.
Stats
Third ODI fifer of his career
In a career spanning over a decade, Henry has emerged as New Zealand's mainstay seamer across formats. In 90 ODIs, he has raced to 163 wickets at an average of 24.85. The one against India was his third five-wicket haul in ODIs. His tally also includes 12 four-wicket hauls. Henry now has 21 wickets from 11 ODIs at 21.00 against India.