NZ vs SA Test Series: Matt Henry to make way for Trent Boult – New Zealand pacer Matt Henry’s terrific man of the match-winning performance in the first Test against South Africa at Hagley Oval might not be enough to keep him in the playing XI for the 2nd Test. With Trent Boult expected to return after the birth of his third child, Matt Henry will have to make way for him. Follow New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE Updates
Henry set things up beautifully for the hosts by picking career-best seven wickets in the first innings. The right-arm pacer’s efforts bundled South Africa out for just 95. Later, walking in at number 11, he also scored a terrific 58.
NZ vs SA Test Series: Despite RECORD WIN, New Zealand Cricket team in huge dilemma, likely to DROP 9 Wicket HERO Matt Henry for 2nd TEST
NZ vs SA Test Series: Despite RECORD WIN, New Zealand Cricket team in huge dilemma, likely to DROP 9 Wicket HERO Matt Henry for 2nd TEST
Alas, that still won’t be sufficient as one of the fast bowlers will have to make way for returning Boult. Over the past two years, New Zealand have preferred playing four fast bowlers, Southee, Boult, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said it’s great problem to have. The southpaw was pleased with the way Henry grabbed his chance in the absence of Boult.
“It’s a great problem to have I think in terms of guys who are pushing their case for selection and guys stepping up when they take their opportunity,” the stand-in New Zealand captain Tom Latham said after the win, according to stuff.co.nz.
NZ vs SA Test Series: Despite RECORD WIN, New Zealand Cricket team in huge dilemma, likely to DROP 9 Wicket HERO Matt Henry for 2nd TEST
“We’ll have to assess that over the coming days, but they’re certainly good discussions to be having,” Latham added.
NZ vs SA Test: Matt Henry shines in Hagley Oval
- Henry’s 7/23 are third-best bowling figures by a New Zealand bowler
- Henry’s bowling figures are also best for New Zealand in Tests against South Africa
- Henry’s 7/23 is the cheapest seven-wicket haul alongside Richard Hadlee
- Henry only cricketer to score a fifty batting at number 11 and to take seven wickets
NZ vs SA Test Series: Despite RECORD WIN, New Zealand Cricket team in huge dilemma, likely to DROP 9 Wicket HERO Matt Henry for 2nd TEST
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