Trent Boult, the seasoned Kiwi pacer, made a resounding comeback to the World Cup stage, leaving cricket enthusiasts in awe as he trapped Reeza Hendricks in front of the stumps on Monday. This electrifying moment unfolded during New Zealand’s warm-up duel against South Africa at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Boult, who at 34, finds himself absent from New Zealand’s central contract list, had been selected for this prestigious tournament with a mission – to yield rich dividends for his team. And he lived up to the expectations, making a triumphant entrance. His delivery, landing at a perfect length, swerved sharply back in, leaving Hendricks struggling to fend it off. The result was inevitable as the ball struck the batsman’s pad, prompting an immediate and emphatic LBW appeal. The on-field umpire needed little time to raise his finger, marking Hendricks’s hasty exit from the pitch.
As the match unfolded, South Africa, pursuing a challenging target of 322, found themselves at 20/1 after 4.4 overs. Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock, the two stalwarts, were at the crease, with van der Dussen batting on 12* and de Kock on 7*.
In the earlier stages of the innings, Devon Conway showcased his prowess with the bat, crafting an impressive 73-ball 78 before succumbing to an injury that led to his retirement. Meanwhile, the trio of Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, and Kane Williamson added to the Kiwi tally with their splendid contributions, propelling New Zealand to a formidable total of 321/6 within their allotted 50 overs.
Trent Boult’s sterling performance against South Africa has reaffirmed his status as a match-winner on the grand stage. As the World Cup gathers momentum, cricket enthusiasts around the globe eagerly await more thrilling performances from the seasoned campaigner.
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Source: ICC
