New Zealand's Matt Henry likely to miss Champions Trophy final

New Zealand's fast bowler Matt Henry might miss the Champions Trophy 2025 final after sustaining a shoulder injury during the semi-final played on Wednesday in Lahore.

Henry, who is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, got injured while taking a catch to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen.

After the match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was hopeful that Henry would recover in time for the final. However, the team's head coach has now stated that it is too early to confirm his availability 48 hours before the match.

The coach said, "We hope he will be fine. We have conducted scans and assessments, and we will give him every chance to play the final. But at this stage, it's too early to say anything."

Henry has been outstanding in the tournament, taking 10 wickets at an average of 16.70. If he is ruled out, New Zealand might include right-arm pacer Jacob Duffy in the playing XI.

Duffy has not played a single match in this Champions Trophy, but he featured in a tri-series against Pakistan before the tournament, where he took one wicket for 48 runs in seven overs.