IND vs NZ: Matt Henry Creates History, Becomes First Bowler in the World to Take Five-Wicket Haul Against India in Champions Trophy
Matt Henry has picked up a five-wicket haul against India.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry created history in the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 2. He became the first bowler in the world to take a five-wicket haul against India in Champions Trophy history.
Henry finished with impressive figures of 5 for 42 in 8 overs, helping New Zealand restrict India to 249/9 in 50 overs.
Matt Henry’s Wickets in the Match
The Kiwi pacer started his spell by dismissing Shubman Gill (2) in the third over, trapping him in front of the stumps. He then removed Virat Kohli (11) in the seventh over, cutting short Kohli’s innings in his 300th ODI for India.
Henry continued his dominance by taking the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja (16), Hardik Pandya (45), and Mohammed Shami (0), completing his five-wicket haul on the last ball of India’s innings.
Best Bowling Figures Against India in Champions Trophy
- Matt Henry (New Zealand) – 5/42 in 8 overs (March 2, 2025, Dubai)
- Rana Naved-ul-Hasan (Pakistan) – 4/25 in 9 overs (September 19, 2004, Birmingham)
- Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) – 4/36 in 9.5 overs (September 19, 2004, Birmingham)
- Douglas Hondo (Zimbabwe) – 4/62 in 9 overs (September 14, 2002, Colombo)
- Mohammad Amir (Pakistan) – 3/16 in 6 overs (June 18, 2017, The Oval)
- Hasan Ali (Pakistan) – 3/19 in 6.3 overs (June 18, 2017, The Oval)
Matt Henry’s remarkable spell gave New Zealand the upper hand as they looked to chase down India’s total and secure a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.
