New Zealander · Rotorua, New Zealand · Born 22 July 1989Lethal left-arm swing bowler and New Zealand's premier paceman who is consistently ranked among the world's best and most dangerous new-ball operators.
Trent Boult is New Zealand's most celebrated left-arm fast bowler, a master of swing and seam who has been consistently lethal in all conditions. Alongside Tim Southee, he forms one of cricket's great new-ball partnerships. Boult was central to New Zealand's run to the 2019 World Cup final and their 2021 World Test Championship triumph, delivering crucial performances in both tournaments.
His devastating bowling performance in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where he finished as the tournament's joint-leading wicket-taker and helped New Zealand reach their first World Cup final.
How They Played
Boult is renowned for his ability to swing the ball both ways with the new ball, particularly his lethal inswinger to right-handed batsmen. His left-arm angle creates natural variation and he maintains consistent pace around 135-145 km/h while extracting significant movement through the air. He excels in seaming conditions and is particularly dangerous with the new ball in both Test and limited-overs cricket.
Lasting Impact
Boult established himself as one of the finest left-arm fast bowlers of his generation and played a pivotal role in New Zealand's golden period of cricket in the 2010s. His consistent performances helped elevate New Zealand to the top tier of world cricket and inspired a new generation of fast bowlers.
Career Honours
- ICC World Test Championship 2021
| Club | Period | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts | 2007–2024 | 84 | 346 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2015–2024 | 28 | 28 |
| Northern Districts | 2024–2024 | — | — |
| Mumbai Indians | 2020–2023 | — | — |
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