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Trent Boult, the New Zealand fast bowler, has once again proved his mettle with the ball in the IPL 2023, reminding cricket fans of his incredible performance in the 2019 World Cup. In a match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Boult produced a magnificent delivery to dismiss RCB skipper Virat Kohli, sending memories of the World Cup semi-final flooding back.
In the World Cup semi-final, Boult had dismissed Kohli with a similar delivery, pitching on middle and leg, swinging in late, and hitting the Indian captain’s pad in front of the stumps. Kohli, who has struggled against left-arm fast bowlers in the past, had no answer to Boult’s delivery and was out for just one run.Fast forward to IPL 2023, and Boult was back in action with the Rajasthan Royals,showcasing his exceptional swing bowling skills.
In the match against RCB, Boultdelivered a ball that pitched on the middle and leg stump, swung in late, and hit Kohli on the back leg. The umpire had no hesitation in raising his finger, and Kohli had to depart without troubling the scorers.
Boult’s performance in the World Cup semi-final was crucial in helping New Zealand reach the final, where they eventually lost to England. However, his wicket with Kohli in the IPL 2023 match could prove to be equally crucial in helping Rajasthan Royals secure a victory.
Boult’s ability to swing the ball both ways and extract movement from the pitch has made him a potent weapon for any team he plays for. His performances in the IPL 2023 have been exceptional, and he has shown that he can still produce magic with the ball.
https://twitter.com/OnlyForMSNTR/status/1650083743787552769?s=19 https://twitter.com/HassanAbbasian/status/1650083778168238081?s=19Trent Boult has been magnificent in powerplay overs ЁЯТк#ViratKohli | #RCBvRR | #IPL2023pic.twitter.com/1GoukU1vgn
— CricWatcher (@CricWatcher11) April 23, 2023
In conclusion, Boult’s delivery to dismiss Kohli in the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore was reminiscent of his incredible performance in the 2019 World Cup. Boult’s ability to swing the ball both ways and extract movement from the pitch has made him a potent weapon for any team he plays for.
His performances in the IPL 2023 have shown that he can still produce magic with the ball, and he will undoubtedly be a player to watch out for in the future.
