MATT HENRY

Matt Henry - profile, career and stats

Matt Henry is a New Zealand cricketer who represents the country in all three formats.

Henry is remembered for his spell with the new ball against India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final where he took 3/37 including the wickets of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, the openers, and helped the Kiwis win the semi-final.

Henry also levelled Sir Richard Hadlee's third-best figures for New Zealand in Tests with his 7/23 against South Africa.

Matt Henry was also part of the New Zealand squad for the Cricket World Cup 2015 where the Kiwis finished as the runners-up.

Henry was also an integral part of New Zealand’s 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship win.

When and where was Matt Henry born?

Matt Henry was born on 14 December 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

What is Matt Henry’s full name?

Matthew James Henry.

What is Matt Henry’s nickname?

Matty and Henry.

Who is Matt Henry married to?

Matt Henry is married to Holly Carran, a reporter for Newshub.

When did Matt Henry make his international debut?

Henry played his first ODI against India in January 2014. He played his first T20I against Pakistan in December 2014. Henry’s first Test was against England in May 2015.

What is the role of Matt Henry in the New Zealand cricket team?

Henry is a pace bowler for the New Zealand cricket team who bowls with right-arm and fast-medium deliveries.

Who is Matt Henry’s favourite person to talk about cricket to?

Tom Latham.

Who is a bowler from history Matt Henry would love to bowl with?

Richard Hadlee.

Which batter from the past Matt Henry would love to bowl to?

Ricky Ponting.

Which Test record would Matt Henry like to have at the end of his career?

Most wickets in Test cricket.

Which bowling pair does Matt Henry think is New Zealand’s best pace pair?

Tim Southee and Trent Boult.

Which IPL team does Matt Henry play for?

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Which first-class team of New Zealand does Matt Henry play for?

Canterbury.