Matthew Fisher is the 6 feet 2 inches tall fast bowler from Auckland who has climbed from Northern Districts’ domestic ranks to the New Zealand team in all three formats within little more than a year. On 7 November 2026, he struck with his very first ball in the second ODI against India at Wellington, removing Axar Patel with a sharp short ball as New Zealand defended a modest total of 134 on a lively pitch at the Hnry Stadium.
Still only 26 years old, Fisher has already survived the injury setbacks that stall many young fast bowlers, completed a law degree, and made his Test, ODI and T20I debuts for the Black Caps. This biography covers his age, height, career, bowling style and net worth in 2026.
| Full Name | Matthew John Fisher |
| Age | 26 years old (born 10 November 1999; turns 27 on 10 November 2026) |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm, as listed by NDTV Sports and myKhel) |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Cricketer (right-arm fast-medium bowler) |
| Known For | 1/23 vs India at Wellington (7 Nov 2026); Test debut vs Zimbabwe (Aug 2025); Northern Districts pacer |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed (see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life
Matthew John Fisher was born on 10 November 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was educated at St Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton, where he boarded in Hall House from 2013 to 2017 and played for the school’s First XI cricket team. As reported by St Paul’s Collegiate School, he arrived saying he would like to “play a bit of cricket and rugby”, and by the time he left he had represented Northern Districts at under-17 level and been selected for a New Zealand under-18 training camp.
Fisher’s talent was recognised early at national level. Before he had played a senior domestic match, he was named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Away from cricket, he studied law, completing a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Otago before returning to full-time cricket with Northern Districts, as reported by New Zealand Cricket. His early career was interrupted by injury: profiles of Fisher note that he has overcome back stress fractures and shin problems, setbacks that cost him playing time in his early twenties but did not stop his rise.
Career
Fisher represents Northern Districts, also known as the Northern Brave, in domestic cricket, and has done so since the 2019/20 season. He made his Twenty20 debut for the side on 13 December 2019 in the Super Smash, his List A debut on 8 December 2020 in the Ford Trophy, and his first-class debut on 27 March 2021 in the Plunket Shield, according to his ESPNcricinfo profile as reproduced on Wikipedia. A right-arm fast-medium bowler who bats right-handed, he built his reputation on pace, accuracy and the steep bounce his height helps him generate.
International recognition arrived in July 2025, when Fisher earned his maiden call-up to the New Zealand Test squad for the series against Zimbabwe. He made his Test debut on 7 August 2025 in Bulawayo, taking two wickets as New Zealand completed a series sweep. His white-ball debuts followed in 2026: a T20I debut against Bangladesh on 27 April 2026, and an ODI debut against West Indies on 11 July 2026. His best ODI figures so far came eight days later, when he took 3 for 40 against West Indies on 19 July 2026, as reported by the Times of India.
By the time of the home ODI series against India in November 2026, Fisher had played one Test, four ODIs and three T20Is, with two Test wickets, four ODI wickets and three T20I wickets. In first-class cricket he had taken 60 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 22.21, with best figures of 6 for 43, as listed by ESPNcricinfo on 7 November 2026.
Fisher is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who relies on pace, seam movement and bounce rather than extravagant swing. Profiles describe him as one of the quickest bowlers in New Zealand, and his height allows him to hit the deck hard and extract lift that troubles batters even on flat surfaces.
The second ODI against India, played at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on 7 November 2026, gave Fisher his most watched moment yet. New Zealand had been bowled out for 134 in 41 overs in a rain-shortened 47-over match, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring with 55 after Tim Seifert had fallen for nought at the start of the innings and Glenn Phillips among the wickets to fall as the score slipped to 53 for 5. Chasing a revised target, India were wobbling at 47 for 4 when Fisher was brought into the attack. With his first ball, he cramped Axar Patel for room with a short delivery, and Patel could only ramp it straight to deep backward point, where Jacob Duffy held the catch. Fisher finished with 1 for 23 from four overs as India reached 113 for 7 in 26 overs before rain ended the match, winning by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to take a 2–0 lead in the five-match series.
Personal Life
Matthew Fisher keeps his personal life largely out of the public eye. He has not spoken publicly about a partner, and no relationship has been confirmed in reliable reporting, so this biography does not name a girlfriend or wife. His Instagram handle is @matthew_fisher1, where he posts training and match updates, as reported by Sportsdunia.
Outside cricket, his law degree from the University of Otago sets him apart from most of his team-mates.
Matthew Fisher Net Worth 2026
Matthew Fisher’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable figure exists. Some biography websites publish an estimate of around $9.75 million, but that figure is unverified, is not backed by any reporting on his contracts, and looks far too high for a player at the start of his international career, so it is not repeated here as fact.
What is known is that Fisher earns a New Zealand Cricket contract and match fees for his Test, ODI and T20I appearances, along with his Northern Districts domestic contract. The values of those deals are not made public by New Zealand Cricket, so any net worth figure circulating online should be treated as guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Matthew Fisher?
Matthew Fisher is 26 years old. He was born on 10 November 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand, and he turns 27 on 10 November 2026.
How tall is Matthew Fisher?
Matthew Fisher is listed as 6 feet 2 inches tall (188 cm) by NDTV Sports and myKhel. His Wikipedia and ESPNcricinfo profiles do not list a height, which is why some sources say his height is not publicly updated.
When did Matthew Fisher make his ODI debut?
Matthew Fisher made his ODI debut on 11 July 2026 against West Indies. The second ODI against India on 7 November 2026 was not his debut; it was his fourth ODI, and he took 1 for 23, dismissing Axar Patel.
Which domestic team does Matthew Fisher play for?
Matthew Fisher plays for Northern Districts, also known as the Northern Brave, in New Zealand domestic cricket. He has represented the side since the 2019/20 season and wears squad number 32.
What is Matthew Fisher’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed. Online estimates exist, including one figure of around $9.75 million, but none is backed by verifiable reporting, so no figure is stated as fact in this biography.
Is Matthew Fisher married?
Matthew Fisher has not publicly confirmed being married or in a relationship. He keeps his private life out of the public eye, and no partner has been named in reliable reporting.
