Trent Boult becomes first player with this unique record (T20s)
What's the story
Former New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult has made cricketing history by becoming the first player to win four T20 titles with different teams of the same franchise.
His remarkable journey began with the 2020 IPL title win with Mumbai Indians (MI).
He followed it up with victories for MI New York (2023), MI Emirates (2024), and most recently, MI Cape Town on February 8.
Here's more.
Match-winning performance
Boult's performance in the SA20 2025 final
In the SA20 2025 final, Trent Boult delivered a stellar performance for MI Cape Town against Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
He secured impressive figures of 2/9 in four overs at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Boult's brilliant display earned him the Player of the Match award and secured his fourth T20 title with a fourth different team under the same franchise.
Career highlights
Boult's journey with MI franchise
Boult's association with the MI franchise started in 2020 when he clinched his maiden T20 title.
In the IPL 2020 final against Delhi Capitals, he bagged three wickets for 30 runs in four overs, including the first-ball dismissal of Marcus Stoinis.
Boult had played 15 matches that season and picked a total of 25 wickets, ending as the third-highest wicket-taker.
Consistent performer
Boult's performance in MLC and ILT20
In the MLC 2023 final at Texas's Grand Prairie Stadium, Trent Boult delivered remarkable figures of 3/34 in four overs, helping MI New York restrict Seattle Orcas to 183/9 in 20 overs.
In his debut season with MI New York, Boult claimed 22 wickets in eight matches—the highest by any player in the tournament.
For MI Emirates in ILT20 2024, Boult ended with stunning figures of 2/20 against Dubai Capitals.
Stats
Boult's T20 and SA20 2024-25 season numbers
With his most recent scalps, the pacer has now raced to 286 T20 wickets at an average of 25.33.
Across 246 matches, he has managed an economy of 8.02, while also picking up four three-wicket hauls.
Additionally, his best bowling figures in T20s read 4/13.
Meanwhile, in the recently concluded SA20 season, he bagged 11 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 24. (ER: 6.95).