Happy Birthday Trent Boult! Celebrating New Zealand's Pace Icon As WTC-Winner Turns 37
Trent Boult, New Zealand's swing maestro, celebrates his 37th birthday today, July 22, 2026. Discover the career milestones, incredible stats, and major honours of the left-arm fast bowler, from his World Test Championship triumph to IPL victories and his continued success in global T20 leagues. His legacy as a formidable force in cricket remains strong.
Rotorua, New Zealand's own 'Thunderbolt' Trent Boult, adds another year to his life today, July 22, 2026, as the prolific left-arm fast bowler turns 37. Known globally for his ability to swing the new ball and deliver pinpoint yorkers in the death overs, Boult has carved out an exceptional career, leaving an indelible mark on cricket across all formats. David Warner Pleads Guilty to Drink Driving, Ex-Australian Cricketer Faces Potential 9-Month Jail Term.
A Career of Wickets and Milestones
Boult's journey in international cricket began in December 2011 with his Test debut against Australia. He quickly established himself as a vital cog in New Zealand's pace attack, forming a formidable partnership with Tim Southee. His international career, which concluded in 2024, saw him achieve numerous milestones, including becoming the fourth New Zealand bowler to reach 300 Test wickets in January 2022.
His impact was particularly profound in white-ball cricket, where his cunning variations and ability to pick up wickets at critical junctures made him one of the most feared bowlers in the world. Boult was the joint leading wicket-taker at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup with 22 scalps, playing a pivotal role in New Zealand reaching their first-ever World Cup final. He repeated his World Cup heroics in 2019, securing 17 wickets and becoming the first New Zealand bowler to take a hat-trick in a Cricket World Cup, against Australia. Boult's biggest moment came when New Zealand won the first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) in 2021, becoming part of Kiwi history.
Franchise Success and Recent Form
Even after stepping away from international cricket in 2024, Boult has continued to ply his trade successfully in various Twenty20 leagues around the globe. He was a key figure in Mumbai Indians' IPL 2020 title triumph, earning the Player of the Match award in the final. His exceptional performances in franchise cricket continued into 2025, where he notably helped MI Cape Town win the SA20 title and MI New York lift the Major League Cricket (MLC) trophy. In the IPL 2025 season, he proved his enduring class by taking 22 wickets in 16 matches for Mumbai Indians. The Hundred 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast in India.
Career Snapshot
Here’s a quick look at Trent Boult’s stellar career:
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 78 | 317 | 6/30 |
| ODIs | 114 | 211 | 7/34 |
| T20Is | 61 | 83 | 4/13 |
| IPL | 125 | 145 | 4/18 |
Trent Boult’s remarkable career is a testament to his skill, dedication, and fighting spirit. As he celebrates his 37th birthday, the cricketing world salutes a true legend of the game, whose legacy of fiery spells and game-changing moments will continue to inspire for years to come.
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