Trent Boult strikes in first over against KKR [Source: @bakait_hu/x.com]
Mumbai Indians’ star pacer Trent Boult was on fire with the new ball against defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, March 31. The New Zealand star made an immediate impact in the very first over, taking a crucial wicket.
Trent Boult Dismisses Sunil Narine For A Silver Duck
Boult dismissed KKR’s star all-rounder Sunil Narine for a silver duck, giving Mumbai Indians an early breakthrough. The big moment came on the fourth ball of the first over after MI put KKR in to bat.
The experienced Kiwi pacer has now dismissed Narine for the fourth time in IPL history! He bowled a full outswinger at the stumps, and Narine, trying to flick it to the leg side, misjudged the line. The ball beat his outside edge and crashed into the middle stump, sending him back without scoring.
KKR Struggling Against MI in Powerplay
At the time of writing, KKR are struggling as both openers have been dismissed early. Deepak Chahar also struck with the new ball, taking the second wicket. KKR are at 11/2 in 1.4 overs, with Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease.
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