Trent Boult, the skilled left-arm pacer, has been making headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his impactful performances. Recently, he delivered his most expensive spell in IPL history, conceding 57 runs for 2 wickets in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025. This spell has sparked interest in his past performances, prompting a review of his most expensive spells in the league.
Here’s a brief overview of Trent Boult’s career and his notable expensive spells:
- 2/57: In the recent IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Trent Boult conceded 57 runs while taking two wickets for MI. Despite his early success in dismissing Phil Salt in the first over, Boult’s bowling proved expensive, with a high economy rate of 14.25 runs per over. He was hit for six fours and four sixes throughout his four overs, including a costly 19th over that went for 15 runs, which included two wides.
- 0/48: In the 2018 Indian Premier League, Trent Boult conceded 48 runs without taking a wicket in a match against the Chennai Super Kings. This performance occurred on April 30, 2018, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. During this match, Boult bowled four overs with an economy rate of 12.00, allowing six fours and three sixes.
- 0/48: In the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Trent Boult conceded 48 runs without taking any wickets for the Mumbai Indians against the Punjab Kings (then known as Kings XI Punjab). This match took place on October 18, 2020, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Boult bowled 4 overs, going for 48 runs at an economy rate of 12.00.
- 0/48: In the 2022 Indian Premier League, Trent Boult conceded 48 runs without taking a wicket against the Kolkata Knight Riders in a match. This occurred during the 30th match of the season, where Rajasthan Royals faced KKR on April 18, 2022, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Boult bowled 4 overs, going wicketless with an economy rate of 12.00, as he conceded 48 runs.
Trent Boult has been a significant player in the IPL, known for his impressive performances with the ball, particularly in previous seasons with teams like Mumbai Indians. His ability to swing the ball and trouble batters has made him a valuable asset in franchise cricket.
