Former overseas Horsham stars set to do battle in World Cup final

By Matt Pole
Published 12th Jul 2019, 18:21 BST
England star Jofra Archer playing for Horsham in 2016. Picture by Steve RobardsEngland star Jofra Archer playing for Horsham in 2016. Picture by Steve Robards
England star Jofra Archer playing for Horsham in 2016. Picture by Steve Robards
Horsham will see two former overseas superstars face off in Sunday (July 14)'s World Cup final between and New Zealand and hosts England.

England pace-bowler Jofra Archer and New Zealand fast-medium bowler Matt Henry will be looking to fire their countries to World Cup glory for the first time ever at the showpiece final at Lord's.

Both bowlers spent time as overseas players at Cricketfield Road and the pair have undoubtedly left their mark on the tournament.

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Barbados-born Archer is the third-highest wicket-taker at the World Cup having taken 19 wickets in ten games. The 24-year-old's best bowling figures of 3-29 came in England's crushing 106-run win over Bangladesh in the group stage on June 8.

New Zealand bowler Matt Henry played for Horsham in 2011. Picture by Steve CobbNew Zealand bowler Matt Henry played for Horsham in 2011. Picture by Steve Cobb
New Zealand bowler Matt Henry played for Horsham in 2011. Picture by Steve Cobb

Archer joined the Lions from Premier Division rivals Middleton in 2016 and made his Sussex debut, taking four-wickets against Pakistan on the opening day, while at the club in July of the same year.