Blow For New Zealand! Matt Henry Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy Final

Matt Henry sustained a shoulder injury while attempting a catch during the semifinal against South Africa.

Pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final.

Source : PTI

In a major setback for New Zealand, pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final due to a shoulder injury.

Matt Henry sustained a shoulder injury while attempting a catch during the semifinal against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium. Despite the discomfort, the 33-year-old pushed through and continued to bowl.

Henry appeared uncomfortable while completing his action

Henry has been the tournament's highest wicket-taker, claiming 10 wickets at an average of 16.70. However, ahead of the Champions Trophy final, he reportedly bowled just seven deliveries in practice and appeared uncomfortable while completing his action.

BREAKING: Matt Henry is OUT of the ICC Champions Trophy final with a shoulder injury 🚨 pic.twitter.com/qmBvTmVsiD

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 9, 2025

Rohit Sharma loses 12th toss in a row

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner won and opted to bowl first. While losing the toss might seem like a setback for India, history suggests otherwise. So far in the Champions Trophy, India has lost all four tosses but has still gone on to win every match.

If this pattern continues, losing the toss could once again work in India's favor in the final.

Rohit Sharma has now matched an unwanted record, becoming the joint-holder for the most consecutive toss losses as a captain. He surpasses West Indies legend Brian Lara, who held the record between 1998 and 1999.

Meanwhile, India's streak of losing tosses in ODIs has now stretched to 15 matches. The last time India won a toss in this format was during the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

Most consecutive tosses lost by a captain in ODIs

12 Rohit Sharma (Nov 2023 - Mar 2025)*

12 Brian Lara (Oct 1998 - May 1999)

11 Peter Borren (Mar 2011 - Aug 2013)

Playing XIs

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

New Zealand playing XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke.