Matt Henry
356 matches · 12 Nov 2013 to 24 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Matt Henry
- Born
- 14 Dec 1991, Christchurch
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Matthew James Henry (born (1991-12-14)14 December 1991) is a New Zealand professional cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler for the New Zealand national team and Canterbury.
Since making his international debut in 2014, Henry has been a key member of the national side, contributing to major milestones such as the 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship triumph and the historic 3–0 Test series whitewash away against India in 2024. Throughout his career, he has also represented various teams in county cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL), The Hundred, and Major League Cricket (MLC).
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Matt Henry: career summary
Matt Henry is a bowler from New Zealand, born on 14 Dec 1991 in Christchurch. Matt Henry has played 356 matches on CricInto's records, from 12 Nov 2013 to 24 Oct 2026, for New Zealand, Trent Rockets, Chennai Super Kings, Welsh Fire, Somerset, Canterbury, San Francisco Unicorns, Lucknow Super Giants, Kent, Derbyshire, Kings XI Punjab and Worcestershire.
In ODIs (93 matches, 2014–2025): 270 runs in 38 innings at an average of 10.38 and a strike rate of 93.10 (highest score 48*); 171 wickets at an average of 24.75 and an economy rate of 5.22 (best 5/30).
In T20Is (42 matches, 2014–2026): 35 runs in 13 innings at an average of 5.00 and a strike rate of 106.06 (highest score 10); 50 wickets at an average of 24.54 and an economy rate of 8.67 (best 3/26).
In Tests (35 matches, 2015–2026): 676 runs in 49 innings at an average of 15.72 and a strike rate of 75.53, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 72); 152 wickets at an average of 26.05 and an economy rate of 3.11 (best 7/23).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 49 | 6 | 676 | 72 | 15.72 | 895 | 75.53 | 0 | 4 | 91 | 21 | 11 |
| ODI | 93 | 38 | 12 | 270 | 48* | 10.38 | 290 | 93.10 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| T20I | 42 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 10 | 5.00 | 33 | 106.06 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Plunket Shield | 35 | 48 | 4 | 759 | 75* | 17.25 | 969 | 78.33 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 20 | 7 |
| Super Smash | 35 | 24 | 12 | 170 | 44 | 14.17 | 112 | 151.79 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 24 | 14 | 3 | 137 | 35* | 12.45 | 87 | 157.47 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 18 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 11* | 16.00 | 25 | 128.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 15 | 21 | 5 | 371 | 55 | 23.19 | 455 | 81.54 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 14 | 2 |
| Vitality Blast | 14 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 14* | 14.67 | 33 | 133.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 12 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 23 | 7.67 | 43 | 106.98 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| County Championship | 12 | 18 | 4 | 307 | 50* | 21.93 | 296 | 103.72 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 15 | 1 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9.00 | 5 | 180.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 3.50 | 10 | 70.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HRV Twenty20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | - | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 69 | 1273.4 | 3959 | 152 | 7/23 | 26.05 | 3.11 | 50.28 | 6 | 8 |
| ODI | 93 | 91 | 811.2 | 4232 | 171 | 5/30 | 24.75 | 5.22 | 28.47 | 13 | 3 |
| T20I | 42 | 40 | 141.3 | 1227 | 50 | 3/26 | 24.54 | 8.67 | 16.98 | 0 | 0 |
| Plunket Shield | 35 | 66 | 1286.1 | 3663 | 154 | 5/45 | 23.79 | 2.85 | 50.11 | 15 | 4 |
| Super Smash | 35 | 34 | 126.2 | 962 | 47 | 5/18 | 20.47 | 7.61 | 16.13 | 0 | 1 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 24 | 23 | 80 | 812 | 19 | 3/15 | 42.74 | 10.15 | 25.26 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 18 | 18 | 47.4 | 408 | 20 | 3/19 | 20.40 | 8.56 | 14.30 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 15 | 28 | 542.3 | 1644 | 93 | 7/42 | 17.68 | 3.03 | 35.00 | 9 | 6 |
| Vitality Blast | 14 | 14 | 52.2 | 411 | 31 | 4/24 | 13.26 | 7.85 | 10.13 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 12 | 12 | 109.1 | 607 | 19 | 3/37 | 31.95 | 5.56 | 34.47 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 12 | 21 | 379.1 | 1183 | 58 | 6/59 | 20.40 | 3.12 | 39.22 | 3 | 5 |
| Vitality Blast Men | 10 | 10 | 38 | 281 | 16 | 4/21 | 17.56 | 7.39 | 14.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 9 | 9 | 27 | 311 | 4 | 2/54 | 77.75 | 11.52 | 40.50 | 0 | 0 |
| HRV Twenty20 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 1/27 | 27.00 | 9.00 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 1 | 1 | 2.3 | 41 | 0 | 0/41 | - | 16.40 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | NZ vs IND T20I | DNB | 0/11 (2) |
| 22 Oct 2026 | NZ vs IND T20I | DNB | 0/57 (3.4) |
| 10 Aug 2026 | TR vs SB The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 0/26 (2.3) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | TR vs ML The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/37 (2.3) |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TR vs BP The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/24 (3.2) |
| 2 Aug 2026 | TR vs SL The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 0/25 (2.3) |
| 31 Jul 2026 | TR vs MSG The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 0/28 (3.2) |
| 29 Jul 2026 | TR vs WF The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 2/16 (2.3) |
| 26 Jul 2026 | TR vs LS The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 1/29 (1.4) |
| 24 Jul 2026 | TR vs BP The Hundred Men's Competition | DNB | 0/48 (2.3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Matt Henry scored in ODIs?
Matt Henry has scored 270 runs in ODIs, at an average of 10.38.
How many wickets has Matt Henry taken in ODIs?
Matt Henry has taken 171 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/30.
How many runs has Matt Henry scored in T20Is?
Matt Henry has scored 35 runs in T20Is, at an average of 5.00.
How many wickets has Matt Henry taken in T20Is?
Matt Henry has taken 50 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/26.
How many runs has Matt Henry scored in Tests?
Matt Henry has scored 676 runs in Tests, at an average of 15.72.
How many wickets has Matt Henry taken in Tests?
Matt Henry has taken 152 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 7/23.
What is Matt Henry's highest score?
Matt Henry's highest score is 75*, in the Plunket Shield (not out).
How old is Matt Henry?
Matt Henry was born on 14 Dec 1991 in Christchurch, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Matt Henry played for?
New Zealand (2014–2026), Trent Rockets (2026), Chennai Super Kings (2026), Welsh Fire (2023–2025), Somerset (2023–2025), Canterbury (2013–2025), San Francisco Unicorns (2024), Lucknow Super Giants (2024), Kent (2018–2022), Derbyshire (2017), Kings XI Punjab (2017) and Worcestershire (2016).