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Joe Root vs Matthew Henry: head to head record
Data through 29 July 2026Last updated 29 July 2026
Joe Root faced 561 balls from Matthew Henry in the data (2015–2026), scoring 354 runs at a strike rate of 63.1. Matthew Henry dismissed Joe Root 6 times, once every 94 balls on average. 65% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 39 fours and 1 sixes.
Balls
561
18 matches
Runs
354
Dismissals
6
by Matthew Henry
Strike rate
63.1
Dot balls
65%
Average
59.00
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 440 | 259 | 5 | 58.9 |
| ODI | 8 | 105 | 77 | 0 | 73.3 |
| T20I | 1 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 116.7 |
| T20 leagues | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 100.0 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 114 | 141 |
| 2019 | 36 | 103 |
| 2021 | 7 | 22 |
| 2022 | 50 | 56 |
| 2023 | 62 | 99 |
| 2024 | 62 | 81 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | 22 | 56 |
How Matthew Henry dismissed Joe Root
- Caught3
- Lbw2
- Bowled1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | T20 | The Hundred (men) | 4 | 4 | bowled | Sophia Gardens |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Test | New Zealand tour of England | 18 | 52 | lbw, lbw | Kennington Oval |
| 26 Oct 2025 | ODI | England tour of New Zealand | 1 | 3 | – | Bay Oval |
| 14 Dec 2024 | Test | England tour of New Zealand | 31 | 47 | – | Seddon Park |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Test | England tour of New Zealand | 31 | 34 | – | Basin Reserve |
| 5 Oct 2023 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 11 | 13 | – | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 15 Sep 2023 | ODI | New Zealand tour of England | 2 | 10 | – | Lord's |
| 24 Feb 2023 | Test | England tour of New Zealand | 49 | 76 | – | Basin Reserve |
| 10 Jun 2022 | Test | New Zealand tour of England | 50 | 56 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Test | New Zealand tour of England | 7 | 22 | caught | Edgbaston |
| 29 Nov 2019 | Test | England in New Zealand Test Series | 31 | 81 | – | Seddon Park |
| 14 Jul 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 1 | 18 | – | Lord's |
| 3 Jul 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 4 | 4 | – | Riverside Ground |
| 23 Jun 2015 | T20I | International | 14 | 12 | – | Old Trafford |
| 17 Jun 2015 | ODI | New Zealand in England ODI Series | 28 | 27 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 14 Jun 2015 | ODI | New Zealand in England ODI Series | 12 | 15 | – | The Rose Bowl |
| 9 Jun 2015 | ODI | New Zealand in England ODI Series | 18 | 15 | – | Edgbaston |
| 21 May 2015 | Test | New Zealand in England Test Series | 42 | 72 | caught, caught | Lord's |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Matthew Henry dismissed Joe Root?
6 times in 18 matches in the data (2015–2026): caught 3, lbw 2, bowled 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Matthew Henry?
63.1: 354 runs off 561 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Matthew Henry?
354 runs, with 39 fours and 1 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.