Matt Henry to leave T20 World Cup 2026 midway due to THIS major reason; Know here
Matt Henry has taken the most wickets for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026
The highly anticipated Super 8 clash between England and New Zealand is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. England have already secured a place in the semi-final, while New Zealand are looking for a win to qualify.
Hence, the upcoming clash is very important for Mitchell Santner and his men. However, ahead of the crucial game, the Kiwis suffered a blow as star pacer Matt Henry had to leave the team after the clash against England due to paternal duties.
Henry is New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 and has played a crucial role in the team’s success. He has taken six wickets at an excellent economy rate of 7.38. His opening spell of 2-3 in the previous game helped New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in a much-needed clash.
Matt Henry is likely to join New Zealand ahead of the semi-final
Henry is expected to depart after the Super 8 clash against England on Friday. He and his wife are expecting their second child. The Kiwis’ head coach, Rob Walter, broke the news ahead of the Super 8 clash.
He said, “Firstly, we’re all very excited for Matt and Holly on the arrival of their second child. It’s a very significant moment for their family and we’re wishing them all the best.” Walter also confirmed that Henry will be back in the squad for the semifinal schedule.
Notably, New Zealand have yet to confirm a place in the semifinal. They need to beat England in Colombo to qualify for the knockout round. If they win, they will also finish Group 2 at the top and will face either India or the West Indies.
New Zealand have had a decent campaign so far. They lost one game in the group round against South Africa, and their first Super 8 match against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain. But they bounced back well to beat Sri Lanka in the previous game, which put their campaign back on track.
Who is the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
Matt Henry has the most wickets for New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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