Matt Henry is the 34-year-old New Zealand fast-medium bowler who has become his country’s most reliable new-ball weapon. On 9 November 2026, New Zealand Cricket confirmed he would miss the third ODI against India in Hamilton while he continues his recovery from a training-ground collision — but he has been advised to target a return for the fourth ODI of the series.
From his ODI debut against India in 2014 to his match-winning 3 for 37 in the 2019 World Cup semi-final and his 7 for 23 against South Africa in 2022, Henry has built a career on swing, seam and relentless accuracy. This biography covers his age, height, career, wife, net worth and the injury that has kept him out against India.
| Full Name | Matthew James Henry |
| Age | 34 years old (born 14 December 1991) |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Birthplace | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Cricketer (right-arm fast-medium bowler) |
| Known For | 7/23 vs South Africa; 2019 World Cup semi-final player of the match; Sir Richard Hadlee Medal 2025 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed (estimates range from $3m to $6m — see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life
Matthew James Henry was born on 14 December 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was educated at St Joseph’s School in Papanui and St Bede’s College in Christchurch, before completing his sixth-form studies at St Joseph’s College in Ipswich, England, on a one-year scholarship. He made his first-class debut for Canterbury against Wellington in the Plunket Shield in March 2011, and he has represented Canterbury in domestic cricket ever since.
Henry’s bowling is built on movement rather than raw pace. A right-arm fast-medium bowler who swings the new ball both ways, he has been a fixture in New Zealand’s attack across all three formats for more than a decade.
Career
Henry made his international debut in an ODI against India at Wellington on 31 January 2014, and his T20I debut followed against Pakistan in Dubai on 4 December 2014. His Test debut came against England at Lord’s on 21 May 2015. He was a late call-up for the 2015 World Cup as a replacement for the injured Adam Milne, and played in the final against Australia at Melbourne, taking the wickets of David Warner and Michael Clarke as New Zealand finished runners-up.
His finest hour in ODI cricket came at the 2019 World Cup in England. He played his 50th ODI against England on 3 July 2019, and in the semi-final against India at Manchester he took 3 for 37 and was named player of the match as New Zealand won by 18 runs to reach the final. He was also part of the New Zealand side that won the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021 and that completed a historic 3–0 Test series whitewash away in India in 2024.
In Test cricket his standout performance came in February 2022, when he took 7 for 23 against South Africa at Christchurch — his first five-wicket haul in Tests. In April 2023 he became only the fourth New Zealand cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20Is, against Pakistan. As listed by ESPNcricinfo on 24 October 2026, his record stood at 35 Tests with 152 wickets (average 26.04, best 7/23), 95 ODIs with 172 wickets (average 24.98, best 5/30) and 45 T20Is with 53 wickets (average 24.35, best 3/26). He was also part of the New Zealand squads that finished runners-up at the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup, and in 2025 he won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal as New Zealand’s cricketer of the year.
His domestic and franchise career has taken him around the world. He has played county cricket for Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Kent — where he took match figures of 12 for 73 against Durham in April 2018 — and Somerset, where he was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 T20 Blast and took the winning wicket in the final against Essex. In the IPL he was first signed by Chennai Super Kings in 2014 without playing a match, then played for Kings XI Punjab in 2017 and Lucknow Super Giants in 2024, before returning to Chennai Super Kings for ₹2 crore at the 2026 auction. He has also played for Welsh Fire in The Hundred and Trent Rockets in 2026.
Within the current New Zealand attack, Jacob Duffy has led the bowling in the home series against India, taking 3 for 35 in the second ODI at Wellington, while Matthew Fisher has stepped in as cover during the injury-hit series.
Personal Life
Matt Henry is married to Holly Carran, a New Zealand sports journalist and broadcaster. The couple married in October 2020, according to Sportsdunia, after dating for several years. Carran works in New Zealand sports media and has her own online presence covering beauty and lifestyle, while Henry keeps his family life largely private and rarely discusses it in interviews.
Henry remains based in Christchurch, where he plays his domestic cricket for Canterbury.
Matt Henry Net Worth 2026
Matt Henry’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable figure exists. Online estimates vary: Sportsdunia and Devbhoomi News put it at about $3–4 million, while Surprise Sports estimates $6 million. None of these figures is backed by verifiable reporting, so no number is stated here as fact.
What is known is that Henry earns from a New Zealand Cricket central contract and match fees, from his Canterbury domestic contract, and from franchise deals around the world. His biggest verified payday in 2026 came in the IPL, where Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹2 crore at the December 2025 auction.
Injury and the India ODI Series (November 2026)
Henry’s latest setback began before the ODI series, when he collided with teammate Devon Conway during a training session in Auckland. He was initially cleared of concussion, but after a further assessment in Wellington, New Zealand Cricket advised him to target a return in the fourth ODI — meaning he would miss the third ODI in Hamilton on 10 November 2026. Henry and Kyle Jamieson, who had been due to join the Test camp in Wellington after the third ODI, will instead remain with the squad for the fourth match.
New Zealand’s injury problems run deeper than Henry. Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs on 9 November 2026, having failed to fully recover from the low-grade calf tear he sustained during the T20I series, while Blair Tickner was ruled out after being struck on the helmet while batting in the second ODI at Wellington and must serve the ICC’s mandatory seven-day stand-down period. India lead the five-match series 2–0, and Henry’s return for the fourth ODI — he was named in New Zealand’s squad for that match — would be a major boost for a bowling attack stretched thin. The two-match Test series against India begins on 19 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Matt Henry?
Matt Henry is 34 years old. He was born on 14 December 1991 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
How tall is Matt Henry?
Matt Henry is 6 feet 2 inches tall (188 cm).
Who is Matt Henry’s wife?
Matt Henry is married to Holly Carran, a New Zealand sports journalist and broadcaster. They married in October 2020.
What is Matt Henry’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed. Online estimates vary from about $3–4 million to about $6 million, with no figure backed by verifiable reporting, so no number is stated as fact in this biography.
Why is Matt Henry missing the 3rd ODI against India?
Henry collided with teammate Devon Conway during a training session in Auckland ahead of the ODI series. He was initially cleared of concussion, but after a further assessment in Wellington, New Zealand Cricket advised him to target a return for the fourth ODI, so he misses the third ODI in Hamilton on 10 November 2026.
What are Matt Henry’s career stats?
As listed by ESPNcricinfo on 24 October 2026, Matt Henry has played 35 Tests with 152 wickets (average 26.04, best 7/23), 95 ODIs with 172 wickets (average 24.98, best 5/30) and 45 T20Is with 53 wickets (average 24.35, best 3/26).
