New Zealand pacer Matte Henry has been officially blocked by the rest of the continuing T20I series against Pakistan. This decision comes as Henry continues his recovery from an injury to the shoulder he suffered during his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against South Africa. His absence is an important blow to black lids, as they seek to secure the win in a series of five games.
Details and recovery of injuries
Henry injured his right shoulder while trying to catch during the Trophy Champions semifinal. Despite the injury, he managed to bow two overs into the race later. In addition, it deals with an ongoing left knee issue, further complicating the recovery process. Cricket of New Zealand (NZC) He confirmed that Henry would not participate in the last two races in the series, citing his need to focus on rehabilitation.
The replacement was announced for Matt Henry
To offset Henry’s absence, Canterbury Pacer Zak foulkes It has been selected in the team for the last two T20IS. Foulkes had initially called for the first three matches and will now remain in the team. Meanwhile, Will O’Rourke, who was originally listed for the three games, has joined the team for the last two matches in place Call Jamonwhich is not available.
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Overview
The series of five T20i matches was particularly competitive. New Zealand is 2-1 today, but suffered a record in the third match. Pakistan dropped the New Zealand target 205 runs at just 16 overs, setting a new world record for the fastest hunt for a 200-Plus target on T20IS. Hasan mye starred with an explosive father of a century, breaking Babar AzamRecord for the fastest t20i tone by a Pakistani player. Mark Chapman He had previously contributed 94 trips to New Zealand, helping to create a huge grade that eventually proved inadequate against Pakistan’s dominant performance.
