3 reasons why MI must target Trent Boult in IPL 2025 Auction
One of the biggest shockers ahead of the IPL 2025 auction was the letting go of Trent Boult by Rajasthan Royals. The wiry New Zealander had added a lot of stability and composure to RR, and it was surprising to see him not be retained.
Boult is one of the best swing bowlers in the world, and the fact that he is left-handed makes him an extremely challenging proposition to face. Therefore, RR's decision to let him go makes it all the more shocking.
While RR may go to Boult with the Right to Match (RTM) card in the auction later this year, his former franchise Mumbai Indians will be keen on bringing him back into their fold. His presence is bound to uplift their squad tremendously.
In this listicle, we take a look at three reasons why MI must target Trent Boult in the IPL 2025 auction:
#1 Boult can get them early breakthroughs
Boult is one of the most deadly new-ball bowlers in the world. Being a left-arm seamer, he can get the ball to come back in to right-handers and often trap them in front of the stumps.
The Kiwi is equally good against left-handers, to whom he can get the ball to move away. His swing and movement make it challenging for batters to score quick runs, especially when the ball is new.
Boult is also known for his accurate lengths, and this makes him a nightmare for opening batters to face. He will be keen on recreating the same if MI decide to go for him in the IPL auction.
#2 He is a dangerous proposition in the death overs
To go with his ability with the new ball, Boult is also a dangerous proposition towards the death. He has an extremely impressive strike rate of 18.8 in-between overs 17 to 20 in his T20 career.
The 35-year-old also has a more than decent economy rate of 8.06 in the same phase of the game in his career, and MI will have kept a keen eye on him. Boult will hope to repay their faith if the franchise choose him.
The Kiwi has a wide array of deliveries up his sleeve for the death overs, and it will be exciting to see them come out of his armory in the upcoming season of the IPL.
#3 He can gel well in the environment
Boult played for MI in 2020 and 2021, and this means that he would likely fit right into their environment if picked up. He is known to be a consummate professional, and this trait of his will definitely come in handy.
Boult is known to get along well with Mahela Jayawardene, who has been re-appointed as MI's head coach for IPL 2025, and this great working relationship between the two could translate into success.
In fact, MI won the IPL in 2020 under Jayawardene when Boult was a key component of their side. This will augur well for the franchise, who will be keen on bringing him back in an attempt to win their sixth title.