The high-voltage clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to unfold in match number 20th of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. With both teams aiming for a strong finish in the group stage, this encounter will be crucial in shaping the playoff scenario. While MI has shown glimpses of brilliance, they are still fighting for consistency. On the other hand, RCB have had an up-and-down campaign and will be desperate to secure a vital win.
One of the key players to watch out for in this MI vs RCB clash is Trent Boult, who rejoined Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 after previously winning the title with them in 2020. Known for his deadly swing bowling and early breakthroughs, Boult has been a trusted powerplay weapon across franchises. Though he has picked up only 3 wickets in 4 matches this season at an average of 37.33 and an economy of 8.00, the Kiwi pacer remains a big-match player capable of turning games around with a fiery spell.
Boult will be eager to bring out his best against RCB’s top-order, especially given his past record of dismissing key batters like Virat Kohli in crunch games. His ability to generate movement with the new ball makes him a serious threat on any surface, and MI will be banking on his experience to strike early and put pressure on RCB in this crucial IPL 2025 contest.
Trent Boult IPL Stats and Records against RCB
Throughout his IPL career so far, Trent Boult has played 12 matches in the cash-rich league against Royal Challengers Bengaluru where he scalped 16 wickets at an average of 24.31 and an economy rate of 8.46. His best performance against RCB came while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 13th April, 2015. The fast bowler registered the figures of 3/36 in four overs Ab de Villiers, Sean Abott and Harshal Patel.
Stat
Value
Matches
13
Overs
50.0
Maidens
0
Runs Conceded
405
Wickets
17
4-Wicket Hauls
0
Best Bowling
3/36
Bowling Average
23.82
Strike Rate
17.65
Economy Rate
8.10
Trent Boult IPL Stats against RCB batters
Talking about his record against the big RCB batters, Trent Boult also had a great outing against big three of RCB, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Talking about Kohli, the Indian batter had a decent outing against Boult in the IPL where he bats at a strike of 127.7 against the Kiwi pacer, while Boult has been able to dismiss Kohli just once in the cash-rich league. Boult also have convincing records against the rest two batters where he dismissed Du Plessis four times and Maxwell two times in the IPL.
