Henry Michael Nicholls is a New Zealand cricketer representing the national team across all formats and playing for Canterbury in domestic cricket. Currently active in international cricket and part of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025, he plays a key role as a dependable middle-order batsman, usually batting at No. 4 or No. 5 where he provides stability and anchors the innings during pressure moments.
The 34-year-old left-hander, standing 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 meters), is known for his organised yet aggressive stroke play, which first caught the attention of national selectors through strong domestic performances. One of his best cricketing moments came when he scored a crucial century in the 2019 World Cup semifinal against India, helping New Zealand secure a memorable victory and solidifying his status as a clutch performer for the Blackcaps.
Properties in Christchurch, luxury vehicles, various investments
Nicholls’ income sources include national and international cricket contracts, endorsements, and sponsorships. His financial portfolio reflects steady growth through his international cricket career spanning nearly a decade.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
New Zealand
2015
Canterbury
2011
New Zealand A
2015
Sydney Thunder (BBL)
2016
Derbyshire
2018
Worcestershire
2024
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
St Andrew’s College, Christchurch
University
Not publicly available
Complete Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Test
56
2,973
200
37
50.20
9
12
ODI
81
2,180
124*
35
80.89
1
15
T20I
10
100
36*
13
128.30
0
0
Henry Nicholls Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs
Venue
Test
Zimbabwe
07 Aug 2025
150 (245) & DNB
Harare
Test
Zimbabwe
30 Jul 2025
34 (56) & 4 (2)
Harare
ODI
Pakistan
05 Apr 2025
31 (40)
Lahore
ODI
Pakistan
02 Apr 2025
22 (32)
Lahore
ODI
Pakistan
29 Mar 2025
11 (25)
Rawalpindi
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2014-15
Scored 454 runs in Ford Trophy at average of 75.66 with strike rate of 105.82
2016
Made Test debut against Australia, scoring 58 in second innings
2017
Scored maiden Test century (118) against South Africa at Basin Reserve
2018
Scored unbeaten 145 against England in Auckland
2019
Scored maiden ODI century (124 not out off 80 balls) against Sri Lanka
2019
Top-scored for New Zealand with 55 runs in Cricket World Cup Final
2021
Member of New Zealand team that won ICC World Test Championship
2023
Scored 200 not out against Sri Lanka at Basin Reserve
2025
Made captaincy debut for Canterbury in Ford Trophy
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2019-21
ICC World Test Championship
Member of winning New Zealand team
2019
Cricket World Cup Runner-up
Part of New Zealand squad that finished as runners-up
2016
Man of the Match
For scoring 82 runs against Pakistan at Basin Reserve
2018-19
New Zealand Cricket Contract
One of twenty players awarded contract
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Partnership Records
212-run stand with Kane Williamson in Abu Dhabi against Pakistan
Domestic Success
Eight Ford Trophy hundreds and seven Plunket Shield centuries for Canterbury
Captain of New Zealand A
Serving as captain of reserve A side since 2017
Canterbury Captain
Made captaincy debut for Canterbury in October 2025
Interesting Facts About Henry Nicholls
His breakthrough domestic season came in 2014-15 when he hit 454 runs in the Ford Trophy at an exceptional average and strike rate
He was promoted to New Zealand A team where he hit two hundreds and a fifty in three innings against Sri Lanka A
He served as backup wicketkeeper to Luke Ronchi during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament
Made his captaincy debut for Canterbury in October 2025, marking a special milestone in his domestic career
Known for his composure in pressure situations, particularly evident in the 2019 World Cup Final
Initially struggled to secure his place in the XI despite scoring a half-century on Test debut
Born in Christchurch, Henry Nicholls is 34 years old and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. His cricket journey through New Zealand, Canterbury, and brief stints in English county cricket reflects determination and consistent performances across formats.
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