Who Is Matthew Fisher? New Zealand Who Dismiessed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In IND vs NZ 3rd T20I (Source: AFP)
Kiwi pacer Matthew Fisher grabbed attention during the third T20I between India and New Zealand in Wellington on October 27, 2026, after dismissing young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The left-handed batter was enjoying an aggressive innings and had scored 45 runs off just 19 balls at a strike rate of 236.84 before Matthew Fisher ended his stay at the crease.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismissal came at a crucial stage of the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I, as Matthew Fisher broke a strong opening partnership of 133 runs off just 44 balls.
Daryl Mitchell took an excellent catch to complete the dismissal and give New Zealand a much-needed breakthrough.
Who Is Matthew Fisher, New Zealand Pacer Who Dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
It is worth noting that New Zealand’s Matthew Fisher is a right-arm fast bowler known for his pace. At 6 feet 2 inches tall, he has the physical ability to generate speed and trouble batters.
His pace has helped him attract attention in New Zealand cricket, and his journey as a pacer began when he travelled with the Black Caps on New Zealand’s tour of Zimbabwe in August 2025.
Fisher later made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in Chattogram in April 2026, alongside Nathan Smith.
It is important to note that he was selected for the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I as the teams managed the workload of their fast bowlers.
Taking a look at his stats, the Kiwi pacer has played 35 T20s and bagged 27 wickets at an economy rate of 9.25. The pacer has also played 3 ODIs for the team and scalped three wickets at an economy rate of 4.94.
How Did Matthew Fisher Dismiss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IND vs NZ 3rd T20I?
Matthew Fisher made an immediate impact in IND vs NZ 3rd T20I by taking a wicket with his first ball of the match.
Bowling over the wicket, the ace pacer delivered a full ball towards the leg stump. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tried to hit it down the ground but failed to connect cleanly.
The ball went towards long-on, where Daryl Mitchell moved in from the deep and completed a catch.
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