Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Henry Nicholls
Somerset signed Nicholls for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship as they pursued a first County Championship title. Somerset's Director of Cricket Andy Hurry described him as a batter of genuine quality.
Nicholls scored 121 in the second innings of the second Test against England at The Oval, a composed century that helped New Zealand build a large lead. Matt Henry praised his resilience in replacing Williamson's output.
New Zealand recalled Nicholls to bat at No. 3 for the second Test against England at The Oval after Kane Williamson retired abruptly mid-series. Captain Tom Latham said the move rewarded Nicholls' domestic form, as he had been the leading run-scorer in the 2025-26 Plunket Shield season.
Nicholls was called up as a replacement for Daryl Mitchell in New Zealand's ODI squad against the West Indies in 2025-26. He scored 62 off 69 balls in the first ODI against India in Vadodara, though New Zealand lost by four wickets. He shared a 117-run opening partnership with Devon Conway in that match.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Henry Michael Nicholls |
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| Summary | New Zealand international cricketer who has played Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket and plays domestic first-class cricket for Canterbury. He has also played county cricket for Somerset in England, signing for the final six County Championship matches of the 2026 season. |
| Role | Left-handed top-order batter |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Andrew's College, Christchurch |
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Family
| Siblings | Two older brothers, one of whom, Willy Nicholls, works as a media correspondent for the Black Caps and White Ferns |
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Career
| Test Debut | 12/02/2016 v Australia, Wellington |
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| ODI Debut | 26/12/2015 v Sri Lanka, Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| T20I Debut | 26/03/2016 v Bangladesh |
| Notable Achievements |
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| Captaincy | Captain of the reserve A side since 2017 |
| ODI Appearances | 92 |
| T20I Appearances | 10 |
| Test Appearances | 60 (3358 runs at an average of 39.50, best score 200 not out) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wears ODI shirt number 86 for New Zealand | |
| 2. Was added to the New Zealand squad for the 2016 ICC World Cup shortly after his ODI debut | |
| 3. Moved up to No. 3 in Test cricket in 2026 to replace Kane Williamson after Williamson's mid-series retirement |
