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Why NZ will miss Matt Henry [Source: AP Photo]
The much-awaited India Vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final has begun and the Kiwis suffered a massive blow as their star pacer, Matt Henry was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The fast bowler got injured during the semifinal Vs South Africa and looked in some discomfort as the Black Caps took a precautionary call with him.
This was a huge blow for the New Zealand side as Henry was a key bowler and could have caused danger to the Indian team. Here are key reasons why the Black Caps will miss him in the bowling department.
Henry is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament
Henry stats in CT 2025
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Dismissals | 10 |
| Average | 16.70 |
The numbers tell the entire story. In 4 matches, Matt Henry has scalped 10 wickets and averages a mere 16.70. What's more impressive is that out of the 10 wickets, five of them have come in flat Pakistan wickets, and he only gives runs at 5.33 runs per over.
An average of just 16 and that also at flat tracks is a commendable effort and Kiwis will miss his services in bowling.
Has a stellar record against India
ODI stats Vs India
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Dismissals | 21 |
| Average | 21.00 |
| 4w/5w | 2/1 |
Not only in the Champions Trophy, but Henry also boasts stellar numbers Vs India in ODIs. In 11 matches, he has 21 wickets, and the average is a mere 21. Interestingly, he has a five-wicket haul against India and it came in the ongoing event only.
He also troubled the Indian batters during the infamous 2019 semis and the batters will have a sigh of relief not seeing him open the attack.
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