New Zealander · Rotorua, New Zealand · Born 22 July 1989Trent Boult was a New Zealand left-arm fast-medium swing bowler and key member of the team that won the 2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship.
Trent Alexander Boult was born on 22 July 1989 in Rotorua, New Zealand, and made his Test debut against Australia in 2011, developing into one of the finest left-arm swing bowlers in the sport's modern history, citing Pakistani great Wasim Akram as his childhood inspiration for learning to move the ball through the air. Boult formed a long and successful new-ball partnership with Tim Southee, and was a key member of the New Zealand teams that reached back-to-back Cricket World Cup finals in 2015 and 2019, and won the inaugural 2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship. Boult retired from international red-ball cricket relatively early to focus on franchise Twenty20 cricket, becoming one of the most well-travelled fast bowlers in the world, representing numerous IPL franchises including Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals. Boult has continued to play across global T20 leagues into his late thirties, remaining one of the most skilled and prolific white-ball bowlers New Zealand has ever produced, renowned for his ability to swing the new ball prodigiously in helpful conditions.
New Zealand left-arm fast bowler known for prodigious swing
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 winner 2021
- ICC Cricket World Cup finalist 2015 & 2019, joint-leading wicket-taker 2015
- Sir Richard Hadlee Medal 2018
| 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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