Trent Boult Crosses 300-T20-Wicket Mark as Mumbai Indians Shine
Talk about setting records under pressure—Trent Boult just became only the third New Zealand bowler ever to reach the 300 T20 wickets milestone. The left-arm quick hit this iconic number during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 showdown against his old team, Rajasthan Royals, at Jaipur. At 35, Boult is still giving batters headaches, especially with the new ball.
The moment came early in the match. Boult, true to form, produced a searing opening spell and knocked over opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay. The breakthrough was classic Boult: swing, accuracy, and just enough movement to make the left-hander misjudge. This wicket pushed him to the magical 300 mark—and he didn’t pump the brakes there. Boult also took out Nitish Rana and Jofra Archer, putting on a quickfire display and finishing with a sharp 3/28 off just 2.1 overs. His ability to strike up top didn’t just dent Rajasthan; it kept Mumbai in firm control right from the get-go.
The numbers are staggering. Over 257 T20 games, Boult has picked up 302 wickets at an average of 25.10 and kept things tight with an economy rate of 8.05. That kind of consistency, especially in pressure-filled environments like the IPL, is rare. Only Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi have also reached 300 wickets for New Zealanders in T20s, making Boult’s feat special for Kiwi cricket.
Zooming in on the IPL, Boult’s impact goes even deeper. Across his stints with franchises like Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and now Mumbai Indians, he has managed 136 wickets in 114 innings. Batters know what’s coming, but that classic in-swinger still gets them. Batsmen try to counter him, but in the powerplay, Boult’s name is always looming in their minds. That's a huge part of why Mumbai Indians trusted him to take the new ball again this season.
MI Soar as Rajasthan Bow Out—Boult Remains the Game Changer
Boult’s exploits weren’t all about the records—they had a real impact on the league, too. Mumbai Indians, with their seventh win of the season, secured 14 points and kept hold of the top spot in the table. Their bowling, with Boult leading from the front, flexed real muscle against a Rajasthan side struggling for rhythm and results. Rajasthan could only muster three wins in 11 games, leaving them well short of playoff hopes and dealing them a harsh exit at home. The Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, look set for another run at the trophy with a balanced squad and proven performers in their ranks.
Powerplay bowling is often underrated in T20s, but Boult’s milestone is a reminder it wins games just as much as late-over drama. When a team can rely on a bowler who swings it both ways and consistently breaks partnerships in the first six overs, they have a real weapon. For Boult, it’s not just a career highlight—it's another chapter in a story that has changed matches, shaped league tables, and now, set a new standard for T20 bowlers everywhere.
