3 best spells of Trent Boult against England in the Test format

England is set to face New Zealand for a 2-match Test series starting June 2. Trent Boult and Tim Southee will lead New Zealand’s pace bowling lineup against England. In his Test career, Boult has scalped an impressive 281 wickets in total. Out of 281 wickets of Trent Boult in Tests, 48 of his wickets have come against England. Trent Boult could be the game-changer for New Zealand against England in the Test series. That said, here are 3 of Trent Boult’s best spells against England in the Test format:

6/32 (2018)

Boult bowled brilliantly in the 1st Test of the 2018 Test series between England and NZ. In just 10 overs, Boult scalped an impressive 6 wickets for New Zealand. The New Zealand bowler also maintained a solid bowling economy of 3 runs per over. New Zealand exerted its dominance over England in the 1st Test, winning by a comprehensive margin of an innings and 49 runs. Owing to his brilliant bowling performance, Trent Boult was awarded the Man of the Match award.

6/68 (2013)

Boult ran riot against England in the 3rd Test of the 2013 Test series between England and NZ. Boult scalped 6 wickets for New Zealand in the 1st innings of the Test. The 31-year-old also maintained a superb bowling economy of just 2.72 runs per over. England needed to chase a target of 481 to win the 3rd Test. However, England managed to muster only 315 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. In the end, the 3rd Test resulted in a stalemate.

5/85 (2015)

Trent Boult put out another brilliant performance in the 1st Test of the 2015 Test series between England and NZ. Boult scalped 5 wickets for New Zealand in the 2nd innings of the Test match. The New Zealand bowler also maintained a decent bowling economy of 2.50 runs per over. New Zealand needed to chase a total of 345 to win the 1st Test. However, England bowled out New Zealand for just 220. In the end, England went to win the 1st Test by a comprehensive margin of 124 runs.

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