Trent Boult
- Full Name: Trent Boult
- Height: 5.11
Trent Boult is a New Zealand international cricket player. He represents Northern Districts in domestic cricket and New Zealand in international cricket. He is a left-arm-fast bowler.
Trent Boult’s Early Life
Born on July 22, 1989, in Rotorua, New Zealand, He was named the fastest bowler in his country at age 17 during his school days. He was part of Otumoetai College's bowling programme and went on to play cricket for them. Ian Boult (Trent's father) played first-class cricket with the Northern Districts Cricket Club as well; while his mother Wendy Boult also had an active sports career by playing netball.
Trent Boult’s International Career
Trent Boult made his international debut against Australia on December 9, 2011. He played in the ODI series against West Indies in Basseterre on July 11, 2012. He made his debut in T20 in February in 2013 at Wellington's Basin Reserve Stadium where he took four wickets. Boult has transitioned seamlessly across all three formats of cricket.
Boult achieved success during a Test Series when he took nineteen wickets between England and New Zealand in November 2014.
He finally broke through big time when he went berserk taking 5/43 off 26 balls including 3 LBWs which left England bowled out for 112 within 47 overs.
As of February 2022, he has played 75 Test matches, taking 301 wickets with an average of 27.4 runs and an economy rate of 2.96.
During his 99 game ODI spell he has taken 169 wickets with an average of 25.2 runs.
In T20 cricket He has played in 44 games and managed to get 62 wickets.
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Trent Boult’s IPL Career
In 2015, Trent Boult was added to the Sunrisers Hyderabad roster. Over two years and three IPL seasons, he's won a total of six trophies for his team, including the title in 2016 and being named man of the match in their final victory against Delhi Capitals. In 2020, he helped Mumbai Indians win their fifth title after taking 25 wickets while still managing four maidens worth 20% of all bowling overs during that season. As of early 2022, Boult has already played 62 matches across five different IPLs with 76 wickets at 26 apiece on average with 8 runs conceded per over giving him an impressive overall record so far!
For IPL 2022, he has been acquired by Rajasthan Royals for 8 crore after a fierce bidding war with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.
Trent Boult’s International Record
ODI Cricket
He has the tenth most four-wicket hauls. (13 four-wicket hauls)
He is the third-fastest player for NZ to take 150 wickets, taking his 150th wicket in his 81st match.
Awards
He was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in 2018.
Trent Boult’s Personal Life
Trent Boult married Gert Smith in 2017 who are the parents of one baby boy.
Trent Boult’s Net Worth
As of February 2022, Boult has an estimated net worth of USD2.5 million (INR18.5 crore), consisting primarily of his cricketing career and a few brand endorsements he receives on the side. His yearly salary is around USD1.05 million (INR8 crore)
Trent Boult’s Other Interests
Trent Boult likes to surf and play golf. He has a Golden Retriever named Louiel.