Henry Nicholls

Henry Nicholls
Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1991-11-15 Age: 33
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Henry Michael Nicholls, a talented cricket player hailing from New Zealand, is an aggressive left-hander with exceptional skills and an organized approach to the game.
Born on November 15, 1991, in Canterbury, Nicholls quickly rose to prominence through his outstanding performances in domestic cricket, which eventually caught the attention of the national selectors.

Nicholls' career took off in the 2014-15 Ford Trophy, where he showcased his exceptional batting abilities.
Scoring a staggering 454 runs at an average of 75.66, with a remarkable strike-rate of 105.82, he became a force to be reckoned with in one-day cricket.
Impressed by his consistency and talent, the New Zealand A team offered him a place, where he continued to shine.
During a home series against Sri Lanka A, Nicholls delivered exceptional performances, scoring two centuries and a fifty in three innings of the unofficial Tests.
Furthermore, he maintained an impressive average of 84.50 in the one-dayers.

It wasn't long before Nicholls was called up to represent the national team in the 2015-16 season.
Although he earned his Test cap in February 2016, his initial impact at the top level took some time to materialize.
It took until his fifth One Day International (ODI) innings for Nicholls to surpass fifty runs.
However, during his Test debut against Australia, he managed to score a half-century, establishing his potential.
Coach Mike Hesson recognized Nicholls' talents and deemed him a player worth investing in, which eventually paid off.

Nicholls' breakthrough moment came in March 2017 against South Africa at the Basin Reserve.
Displaying his exceptional skills, he compiled an impressive maiden Test hundred, proving his worth in the longer format of the game.
Over the next two years, he cemented his position as a pivotal player for New Zealand in Test cricket.
Nicholls played some crucial innings, including an unbeaten 145 against England in Auckland, which laid the foundation for a historic series win.
He also formed a magnificent 212-run partnership with captain Kane Williamson in Abu Dhabi, leading New Zealand to a significant away series victory over Pakistan.

While Nicholls faced some challenges in securing a spot in the ODI team, he was given the opportunity to open midway through the 2019 World Cup.
Saving his best performances for the final against England, he demonstrated immense resilience by scoring a crucial 55 runs in challenging batting conditions at Lord's.
His exceptional innings came close to securing victory for New Zealand, further establishing him as a vital component of the national team.

Henry Nicholls' career as a cricket player has been characterized by perseverance, consistency, and the ability to deliver under pressure.
With several remarkable achievements and a bright future ahead, he has rightfully earned a place among New Zealand's most promising and talented cricket players.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
ODI 62 61 11 2081 127 34.11 2592 80.29 3 11 14 214
T20 16 15 3 500 76 33.33 354 141.24 0 3 12 54
FC 32 50 2 1616 200 32.32 3167 51.03 5 4 8 167
4day 20 32 4 1667 171 52.09 2850 58.49 4 11 10 184
List A 21 21 4 871 138 41.48 1004 86.75 3 2 12 98
Test 1 1 0 7 7 7.00 23 30.43 0 0 0 1
T20I 5 5 1 81 36 16.20 84 96.43 0 0 0 7

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
ODI 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T20 1 1 1 10 1 10.00 10.00 0 0 0 0 0
FC 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
4day 2 2 0 2 2 - 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
List A 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
Test 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T20I 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-04-05
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 3rd ODI, One Day International - April 4, 2025
New Zealand
264/8 (42)
Pakistan
221/10 (40)
New Zealand won by 43 runs
Player of the Match
Michael Bracewell
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI, One Day International - April 1, 2025
New Zealand
292/8 (50)
Pakistan
208/10 (41.2)
New Zealand won by 84 runs
Player of the Match
Mitchell Hay
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI, One Day International - March 28, 2025
New Zealand
344/9 (50)
Pakistan
271/10 (44.1)
New Zealand won by 73 runs
Player of the Match
Mark Chapman
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, One Day International - November 19, 2024
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
112/1 (21)
No result
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, One Day International - November 17, 2024
Sri Lanka
210/7 (46)
New Zealand
209/10 (45.1)
Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) (D/L method)
Player of the Match
Kusal Mendis
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, One Day International - November 13, 2024
Sri Lanka
324/5 (49.2)
New Zealand
175/9 (27)
Sri Lanka won by 45 runs (D/L method)
Player of the Match
Kusal Mendis
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - November 10, 2024
Sri Lanka
103/10 (19.5)
New Zealand
108/10 (19.3)
New Zealand won by 5 runs
Player of the Match
Lockie Ferguson
Play Offs, Final, Super Smash - January 28, 2024
Auckland Aces
Canterbury Kings
133/2 (14.2)
No result
Play Offs, Elimination Final, Super Smash - January 26, 2024
Canterbury Kings
177/6 (20)
Wellington Firebirds
173/7 (20)
Canterbury Kings won by 4 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)
Player of the Match
Matt Henry
Regular Season, 29th Match, Super Smash - January 22, 2024
Wellington Firebirds
160/9 (20)
Canterbury Kings
178/4 (20)
Canterbury Kings won by 18 runs
Player of the Match
Henry Nicholls

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