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Matt Henry Ruled Out of Champions Trophy Final? New Zealand Pacer in Tears After Shoulder Injury

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New Zealand pacer Matt Henry suffered a painful shoulder injury while taking a diving catch in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against South Africa.

The incident happened in the 29th over of the second innings when Heinrich Klaasen mistimed a shot off Mitchell Santner’s bowling. Henry dived forward at long-on to complete the catch but landed awkwardly on his right shoulder, immediately showing signs of discomfort.

Big Blow for New Zealand

Henry’s injury is a concern for New Zealand, especially with the final approaching. The pacer has been one of their key bowlers throughout the tournament, and his absence could weaken their bowling attack. Despite the pain, his effort helped New Zealand make a crucial breakthrough, sending back Klaasen at an important stage of the match.

The wicket triggered a collapse for South Africa, who were chasing a big total. Klaasen, known for his ability to accelerate in run chases, was looking dangerous before his dismissal. Henry’s catch gave New Zealand a major advantage, as South African batters struggled against the Kiwi bowling attack.

New Zealand’s Dominant Performance

After a strong batting performance in the first innings, New Zealand backed it up with disciplined bowling. Their spinners choked South Africa’s middle order, making run-scoring difficult. While they are on course to secure a place in the final, the team management will be hoping for a positive update on Matt Henry’s injury before their big game in Dubai.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 05 March 2025

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