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The Trent Boult’s Story
Trent Boult is a New Zealand cricketer who is known for being a threat to batsmen all over the world. Read this article to know more.
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Trent Boult is a New Zealand cricketer who is known for being a threat to batsmen all over the world because of his ability to swing the ball on both sides. He is also a right-handed batter who has contributed significantly to the nation’s name in cricket.
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Boult was born in 1989, in Rotorua. His elder brother, Jon Boult is also a cricketer. Keeping that in mind, let’s take a closer look at his early life and his journey in cricket.
Early Beginnings: Trent Boult’s Journey To Stardom
Trent Boult debuted in ODIs in 2012 against West Indies and became the third-fastest bowler to take 200 wickets in 107 matches. He also achieved a five-wicket haul and has been ranked Number 1 ODI bowler in the world.
His personal best remained 7 for 34 runs and he’s also the third New Zealand bowler to take a hat-trick in the ODIs. He has also scored 216 runs in a total of 114 ODI matches. He’s taken 211 total wickets with a bowling average of 24.38.
Boult debuted in Test matches in 2011. He’s the fourth-highest wicket-taker for the country in Tests as he took 317 wickets in 78 matches. He owns 18 four-wicket hauls, 10 five-wicket hauls and 1 ten-wicket haul.
His best bowling figures in Test innings are 6 for 30 runs and a single Test match 10 wickets for 80 runs. He was a part of the winning squad of the ICC World Test Championship in 2019-2021. Not only this, he has outperformed himself with bat by scoring 759 career runs in Tests.
He debuted in the T20s in 2011 and is the first player to win 4 T20 titles with different teams of the same franchise. He has taken 83 wickets in T20Is with a bowling average of 21.43. His best bowling figures are 4 wickets in a mere 13 runs. His best bowling speed was clocked at 143.3 km/h.
By The Numbers: Trent Boult’s Impressive Stats
With a career spanning over a decade, Trent Boult has established himself as one of the most dangerous nightmares for batsmen across the globe. Let’s take a look at his incredible stats:
Physical Status
Height: 1.80m
Weight: 154 lbs or 70 kg
Eye Colour: Hazel
Hair Color: Brown
Personal Life
Date of Birth: 22 July 1989
Birthplace: Rotorua, New Zealand
College: Otumoetai College
Hobbies: Playing Golf
Spouse: Gert Smith
Cricket Life
Jersey Number: 18
Coach: Dave Nosworthy
Batting: Right-handed
Bowling: Left-arm fast-medium
Test Debut: 9 December 2011 vs Australia
ODI Debut: 11 July 2012 vs West Indies
T20I Debut: 9 February 2013 vs England
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Achieving Greatness: Trent Boult’s Notable Achievements
Trent Boult’s career is filled with impressive numbers and records. He has been a vital cog in New Zealand’s bowling team. Here is the list of his most memorable achievements.
- He was the joint-leading wicket-taker in Cricket World Cup in 2015.
- He became the first New Zealander to take a hat-trick in a World Cup in 2019.
- He also became the third-fastest bowler to take 200 wickets.
- Boult received the Men’s Test Player of the Year in 2019.
- He also bagged the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for Best International Player of the Year in 2019.
- He also achieved a five-wicket haul and has been ranked Number 1 ODI bowler in the world.
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