New Zealand | Bowler
Trent Boult rated as one half of the best new-ball pair in New Zealand history by Sir Richard Hadlee, Trent Boult is a left-arm quick who presents a significant threat to batsmen around the world with an ability to move the ball both ways even in unresponsive conditions.
| Full Name Trent Alexander Boult | Born July 22, 1989. | Age 35y 277d |
| Batting Style Right hand Batsman | Bowling Style Left arm Fast medium | Playing Role Bowler |
| RELATIONS JJ Boult (brother) | Birth Place Rotorua | Nationality New Zealand |
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Trent Boult: A Legacy of Swing and Grit
Early Career & Education
Born in Rotorua, New Zealand, Trent Boult honed his skills at Otumoetai College , where he balanced academics with cricket. Coached by his father, Ian, and inspired by Australian legends Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist, Boult emerged as a prodigious left-arm swing bowler. His early breakthrough came in 2007 with the New Zealand A team , followed by a spot in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup squad .
Domestic Career
Boult dominated domestic cricket, representing Northern Districts and later the Lions. In 2021-22, he was the third-highest run-scorer in first-class cricket, earning a Test call-up. His county stint at Northamptonshire (2022) saw 2 centuries and 4 fifties in 4 matches, though injury sidelined him for South Africa’s Australia tour . Post-surgery, he smashed four centuries in five weeks for the Lions, cementing his domestic prowess.
International Career
- Test Debut (2011): Boult’s first Test wicket was Michael Hussey in Hobart, helping New Zealand secure a rare win in Australia.
- Rise to Fame: A 10-wicket haul against West Indies (2014) and 22 wickets in the 2015 ODI World Cup (joint-highest) 5 solidified his status.
- World Cups: Starred in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal vs. India and claimed a hat-trick vs. Australia. In the 2021 T20 World Cup final, he bowled the Super Over .
- Retirement (2024): After a group-stage exit in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Boult retired from internationals to prioritize family and franchise leagues .
IPL Journey
- 2015–2025: Boult’s IPL career spanned multiple franchises:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (2015–2016): Early success with 18 wickets in 2018 for Delhi Capitals .
- Mumbai Indians (2020): Instrumental in their title win, taking 25 wickets and earning Player of the Series .
- Rajasthan Royals (2022–2024): 45 wickets in 3 seasons, helping RR reach the 2022 final .
- Return to MI (2025): Rejoined Mumbai post-retirement, fetching INR 8 crore in the 2025 auction .
Global T20/T10 Leagues
Boult excelled globally, playing in:
- SA20 (South Africa): Leading wicket-taker in 2024.
- BPL (Bangladesh): Consistent performances.
- The Hundred (England): Key role for Oval Invincibles.
- T10 Leagues: Showcased his adaptability in high-octane formats.
Retirement & Legacy
Post-retirement, Boult focused on franchise cricket, becoming a sought-after death-over specialist. His ability to swing the new ball and deliver yorkers made him a global asset. A humble Kiwi icon, Boult’s legacy endures as New Zealand’s swing king and a role model for aspiring bowlers.
Trent Boult Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 78 | 149 | 17417 | 8717 | 317 | 6/30 | 10/80 | 27.49 | 3.00 | 54.9 | 18 | 10 | 1 |
| ODIs | 114 | 113 | 6180 | 5146 | 211 | 7/34 | 7/34 | 24.38 | 4.99 | 29.2 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| T20Is | 61 | 61 | 1389 | 1779 | 83 | 4/13 | 4/13 | 21.43 | 7.68 | 16.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 113 | 206 | 23453 | 11634 | 433 | 6/30 | 10/80 | 26.86 | 2.97 | 54.1 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| List A | 143 | 140 | 7619 | 6375 | 253 | 7/34 | 7/34 | 25.19 | 5.02 | 30.1 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| T20s | 255 | 253 | 5612 | 7535 | 296 | 4/13 | 4/13 | 25.45 | 8.05 | 18.9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 78 | 94 | 46 | 759 | 52* | 15.81 | 1265 | 60.00 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 30 | 43 | 0 |
| ODIs | 114 | 52 | 28 | 216 | 21* | 9.00 | 279 | 77.41 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 43 | 0 |
| T20Is | 61 | 15 | 8 | 58 | 16 | 8.28 | 64 | 90.62 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| FC | 113 | 136 | 56 | 1212 | 61 | 15.15 | 2178 | 55.64 | 0 | 2 | 137 | 45 | 59 | 0 |
| List A | 143 | 66 | 33 | 271 | 21* | 8.21 | 358 | 75.69 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 53 | 0 |
| T20s | 255 | 67 | 43 | 244 | 23* | 10.16 | 233 | 104.72 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 94 | 0 |
Trent Boult T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 5 teams | 113 | 112 | 2529 | 3518 | 131 | 4/18 | 4/18 | 26.85 | 8.34 | 19.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 11 | 10 | 228 | 264 | 11 | 2/9 | 2/9 | 24.00 | 6.94 | 20.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 15 | 15 | 341 | 469 | 31 | 4/20 | 4/20 | 15.12 | 8.25 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ILT20 | MIE | 22 | 22 | 486 | 614 | 25 | 3/14 | 3/14 | 24.56 | 7.58 | 19.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BBL | MS | 8 | 8 | 186 | 249 | 8 | 2/21 | 2/21 | 31.12 | 8.03 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT20 | ND | 7 | 7 | 144 | 176 | 6 | 2/12 | 2/12 | 29.33 | 7.33 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 5 teams | 113 | 29 | 20 | 85 | 17* | 9.44 | 81 | 104.93 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 15 | 7 | 4 | 55 | 20* | 18.33 | 35 | 157.14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| ILT20 | MIE | 22 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 8* | 8.50 | 14 | 121.42 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| BBL | MS | 8 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 23* | 35.00 | 31 | 112.90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| CLT20 | ND | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 4 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Trent Boult
Test Matches
Debut
Australia vs New Zealand at Hobart – December 09 – 12, 2011
Last
England vs New Zealand at Leeds – June 23 – 27, 2022
ODI Matches
Debut
West Indies vs New Zealand at Basseterre – July 11, 2012
Last
India vs New Zealand at Wankhede – November 15, 2023
T20I Matches
Debut
New Zealand vs England at Auckland – February 09, 2013
Last
P.N.G. vs New Zealand at Tarouba – June 17, 2024
FC Matches
Debut
India A vs NZ A at Chennai – September 28 – October 01, 2008
Last
England vs New Zealand at Leeds – June 23 – 27, 2022
List A Matches
Debut
Otago vs Northern Dis at Alexandra – December 27, 2008
Last
India vs New Zealand at Wankhede – November 15, 2023
T20 Matches
Debut
Canterbury vs Northern Dis at Hamilton – February 18, 2009
Last
SRH vs MI at Hyderabad – April 23, 2025
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