IND vs NZ: Matt Henry Shines with Five-Wicket Haul, Destroys Indian Batting Lineup

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Matt Henry took center stage on Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The New Zealand pacer grabbed his first five-wicket haul against India and his fifth overall in Test cricket. His stellar performance led to India being bowled out for just 46 runs—their lowest-ever total at home in Test cricket. William O’Rourke provided solid support, narrowly missing out on a five-wicket haul of his own.

Henry’s spell not only wrecked India’s batting order but also brought up a personal milestone, as he reached his 100th Test wicket in style. This spell ranks among the best by a New Zealand bowler on Indian soil, with figures of 5/15.

Matt Henry Joins New Zealand’s Elite List

Henry’s 100th wicket came in his 26th Test, making him the joint second-fastest New Zealand bowler to achieve this milestone. He shares the spot with Neil Wagner, while Richard Hadlee leads the list, having taken just 25 Tests to reach the mark. With this performance, Henry has now etched his name among New Zealand’s finest bowlers to have excelled in Indian conditions.

The key moment in the game came when Devon Conway’s sharp catch sent Sarfaraz Khan packing, leaving India reeling at 10/3. Later, Henry cleaned up the Indian tail, dismissing Rishabh Pant, the only Indian batter to show some resistance, for 20 runs. India’s top order had a dismal outing, with four of the top seven batters being dismissed without scoring—a rare sight in their home conditions.

Persistent Performer for New Zealand

Throughout his career, he often found himself in the shadows of seasoned pacers like Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Neil Wagner. Yet, he made the most of his opportunities whenever they came his way.

India, meanwhile, will want to forget this outing, as they not only recorded their lowest home total but also their third-lowest in the format overall. Henry’s impactful spell will undoubtedly remain one of the defining moments of the series.

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