Rajasthan Royals’ star fast bowler Trent Boult has been performing brilliantly for the team for the last few years. During this period, he has contributed to the success of the team by taking wickets at important times in many matches. With his stellar performances over the years, the 34-year-old Boult has become one of the best fast bowlers in the history of the tournament.
Ahead of Rajasthan’s recent IPL 2024 clash against Mumbai Indians, Bolt has made a big statement regarding Jasprit Bumrah. Bolt believes that Bumrah is a big inspiration for any young cricketer who wants to improve his game. Bolt took inspiration from Bumrah and praised the mentality of the Indian fast bowler.
Trent Boult praised Jasprit Bumrah fiercely
The Rajasthan team fast bowler said that every bowler should look towards Bumrah and if they can replicate his mentality, then they will be successful. “There is a guy named Jasprit Bumrah who will be coming against us tonight, who is a leader for those trying to get better,” Trent Boult was quoted as saying by India Today. I think that’s the template. If we have the same mentality he has to try and get better, I think we’ll be in a good place.”
He said, “This year has been very exciting, the audiences are getting exactly what they want. I have read some things from the specialists and I agree that this is a good opportunity for the bowlers to showcase their abilities and find ways to improve.”
The condition of RR vs MI match was like this
Talking about the match, after winning the toss and coming to bat first, Mumbai Indians scored 179 runs. The team had lost three big wickets in the form of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav on the score of just 20. But then Tilak Verma (65) and Nehal Vadera (49) made a partnership of 99 runs and showed the team the path to a big score. Sandeep took his third 5 wicket haul of this season.
Rajasthan Royals had a strong start to chase this score. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 61 runs in the first 6 overs. Piyush Chawla gave the first blow to RR by dismissing Jos Buttler (35). But after this, Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson together helped the team cross the threshold of victory. Jaiswal played an inning of 104* runs in this match.