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== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Matt Henry entered the world on 14 December 1991 in Christchurch New Zealand. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and progressed through local cricket systems in Canterbury. | Matt Henry entered the world on 14 December 1991 in Christchurch New Zealand. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and progressed through local cricket systems in Canterbury.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Ex-Suffolk schoolboys resume rivalry on international stage at England’s cricketers take on New Zealand | ||
|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ex-suffolk-schoolboys-resume-rivalry-on-international-stage-at-england-s-cricketers-take-on-new-zealand-1-4123896/|website =East Anglian Daily Times||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
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===Domestic and Franchise Career=== | ===Domestic and Franchise Career=== | ||
Henry made his first-class debut for Canterbury cricket team in the 2010–11 Plunket Shield. He quickly established himself as a reliable fast bowler in New Zealand’s domestic circuit. | Henry made his first-class debut for Canterbury cricket team in the 2010–11 Plunket Shield. He quickly established himself as a reliable fast bowler in New Zealand’s domestic circuit. He has also played county cricket in England for teams such as Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, and Kent County Cricket Club, delivering notable performances including a 10-wicket haul for Kent.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Impact of Worcestershire's New Zealand ace Matt Henry hailed by Steve Rhodes | ||
He has also played county cricket in England for teams such as Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, and Kent County Cricket Club, delivering notable performances including a 10-wicket haul for Kent. | |url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14615927.Impact_of_Worcestershire_s_New_Zealand_ace_Matt_Henry_hailed_by_Steve_Rhodes/|website =Worecester News||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Matt Walker says Matt Henry was a 'class apart' in Kent's win at Durham | ||
|url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/sport/walker-matt-henry-was-exceptional-181777/|website =Kent Online||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
He has played franchise cricket for Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings at different times in the Indian Premier League. In 2025, he was signed again by Chennai Super Kings during the IPL auction. | He has played franchise cricket for [[Punjab Kings (PBKS)|Kings XI Punjab]] and [[Chennai Super Kings (CSK)|Chennai Super Kings]] at different times in the Indian Premier League. In 2025, he was signed again by Chennai Super Kings during the IPL auction. He played for Somerset County Cricket Club during 2023 and he helped the team win a T20 championship by becoming the tournament's top wicket-taker.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Matt Henry |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/matt-henry-to-return-to-kent-for-2022-1291221website =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam | ||
He played for Somerset County Cricket Club during 2023 and he helped the team win a T20 championship by becoming the tournament's top wicket-taker. | |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eoin-morgan-to-represent-dublin-franchise-in-inaugural-euro-t20-slam-1195215|website =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> | ||
===International Career=== | ===International Career=== | ||
Henry made his One Day International debut for New Zealand on 31 January 2014 against India national cricket team. He made his T20I debut later that year against Pakistan and his Test debut in 2015 against England cricket team. | Henry made his One Day International debut for New Zealand on 31 January 2014 against India national cricket team. He made his T20I debut later that year against Pakistan and his Test debut in 2015 against England cricket team. He gained fame during the 2015 Cricket World Cup through his performance in the final match which included taking essential wickets. He participated in the 2019 Cricket World Cup as part of the New Zealand team that finished as runners-up. | ||
He gained fame during the 2015 Cricket World Cup through his performance in the final match which included taking essential wickets. He participated in the 2019 Cricket World Cup as part of the New Zealand team that finished as runners-up. | |||
Henry achieved victory for his team in the 2019 semi-final match against India through his three-wicket performance which earned him Player of the Match recognition. | Henry achieved victory for his team in the 2019 semi-final match against India through his three-wicket performance which earned him Player of the Match recognition. | ||
Henry sustained his outstanding performance in international cricket through his Test match achievement of 7/23 against South Africa in 2022. He achieved a T20I hat-trick against Pakistan in 2023 which made him one of the few New Zealand bowlers to reach this milestone. | Henry sustained his outstanding performance in international cricket through his Test match achievement of 7/23 against South Africa in 2022. He achieved a T20I hat-trick against Pakistan in 2023 which made him one of the few New Zealand bowlers to reach this milestone. | ||
He has also been part of New Zealand squads for major ICC tournaments including the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC T20 World Cup. | He has also been part of New Zealand squads for major ICC tournaments including the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC T20 World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Henry rules for Kent with record figures | ||
|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3295262|website =Cricket.com.au||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Work and Contributions == | == Work and Contributions == | ||