New Zealand experienced left-handed batter Henry Nicholls has now completed his ODI comeback during the three-match ODI series in India, which concluded on Sunday in Indore. Although he had not been a regular in white-ball cricket over the last two years, Nicholls entered the tour with strong red-ball form, including a superb 150 off 245 balls against Zimbabwe in August 2025.
Before this series, his last ODI appearance came in April 2025 at Bay Oval. Despite limited ODI opportunities recently, Nicholls remains a key part of New Zealand’s structure because of his ability to anchor innings, absorb pressure, and build partnerships. His return proved timely, especially as New Zealand looked to rebuild their ODI setup.
Against India, Nicholls has a long and well-documented ODI record. With 16 innings across seven years — including the 2026 India tour — he has produced fifties, match-stabilizing knocks, and key contributions in both home and away conditions.
Henry Nicholls vs India – ODI Batting Stats (Overall, Updated)
| Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 18 | 2 | 528 | 33.00 | 74.56 | 80 | 3 | 0 |
What stands out
- A consistent average of 33 across 18 innings.
- Three important ODI fifties against India.
- A controlled strike rate around 75, ideal for middle-order rebuilding.
- Strong record in India, including a recent fifty in Vadodara (Jan 2026).
Also see: IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head Records and Stats
Henry Nicholls – ODI Innings vs India (Match-by-Match Record, Updated)
| Date | Ground | Position | Runs | Balls | SR | How Dismissed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2017 | Wankhede | 6 | 4 | 1 | 400.00 | Not out |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Pune | 6 | 42 | 62 | 67.74 | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| 29 Oct 2017 | Kanpur | 6 | 37 | 24 | 154.17 | b Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Napier | 6 | 12 | 17 | 70.59 | c Kuldeep b Jadhav |
| 26 Jan 2019 | Bay Oval | 6 | 28 | 38 | 73.68 | c Shami b Kuldeep |
| 28 Jan 2019 | Bay Oval | 6 | 6 | 8 | 75.00 | c Karthik b Pandya |
| 31 Jan 2019 | Seddon Park | 2 | 30 | 42 | 71.43 | Not out |
| 3 Feb 2019 | Wellington | 2 | 8 | 15 | 53.33 | c Jadhav b Shami |
| 9 Jul 2019 | Old Trafford | 2 | 28 | 51 | 54.90 | b Jadeja |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Seddon Park | 2 | 78 | 82 | 95.12 | Run out |
| 8 Feb 2020 | Eden Park | 2 | 41 | 59 | 69.49 | lbw b Chahal |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Bay Oval | 2 | 80 | 103 | 77.67 | c Rahul b Thakur |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Hyderabad | 3 | 18 | 31 | 58.06 | b Kuldeep |
| 21 Jan 2023 | Raipur | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10.00 | c Gill b Siraj |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Indore | 3 | 42 | 40 | 105.00 | lbw b Kuldeep |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Vadodara | 2 | 62 | 69 | 89.85 | c Rahul b Harshit Rana |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Rajkot | 2 | 10 | 24 | 41.66 | b Prasidh Krishna |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Indore | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | c Rohit b Harshit Rana |
Henry Nicholls provides:
- Stability in the middle order
- Experience against India’s high-quality spin attack
- Ability to bat long and absorb pressure
- Calm temperament under pressure situations
With a young New Zealand team touring India, Nicholls remains one of the most experienced batters alongside Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell. His presence was crucial through the series, especially after New Zealand’s solid batting display in the final ODI.
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara and the turning surface at Rajkot tested the New Zealand lineup, while the flat Indore pitch offered high scoring — making Nicholls’ role different in each match. His experience against Indian conditions continues to be valuable for the Black Caps as they prepare for upcoming white-ball assignments.
Also see: India vs New Zealand ODI Squad 2026
Henry Nicholls’ ODI numbers against India highlight his reliability and ability to contribute across formats. Though not a regular in white-ball cricket recently, his experience and composure continue to be assets for New Zealand.
