Trent Boult brought some much-needed laughter to the Mumbai Indians’ camp during a recent training session ahead of their high-stakes Eliminator clash against the Gujarat Titans. The New Zealand pacer, known for his sharp swing and calm demeanour, attempted a hilarious imitation of fellow Kiwi Mitchell Santner’s bowling action—only to deliver a completely wayward ball that left everyone in splits.
Jasprit Bumrah, quick with his wit, chuckled and said, “That’s why we should stick to fast bowling,” a moment that was captured and shared by MI on their social media channels.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate Boulty’s imitation of Mitch? 😎⚡#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai pic.twitter.com/FpORAvdWuH
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 28, 2025
As the Mumbai Indians prepare for their IPL 2025 Eliminator on May 30 at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, moments like these reflect the camaraderie and relaxed energy within the squad, even in high-pressure scenarios.
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Boult, a familiar face in the MI family, continues to serve the franchise across formats and leagues—from the IPL and SA20 (MI Cape Town) to the ILT20 (MI Emirates) and MLC (MI New York). Meanwhile, Santner remains a key figure in the CSK setup and represents the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket.
Boult was brought back into the MI fold at the 2025 mega auction for a hefty INR 12.5 crore, and the investment has paid off. Reuniting with Bumrah, Boult has picked up 19 wickets this season at an economy of 8.5, placing him third on the tournament’s wicket-taking charts.
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Mitchell Santner, in comparison, has claimed 9 wickets in 11 matches with an economy of 7.9. Notably, Boult is also the most successful bowler in IPL playoff history among players participating in the 2025 postseason, with 16 wickets in 11 playoff appearances, proving he delivers when it matters most.
