In the ongoing IPL 2024 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, Trent Boult’s early strike has once again set the tone, showcasing his mastery with the new ball at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RR’s skipper Sanju Samson entrusted Boult with the crucial opening over.

Despite Quinton de Kock’s initial boundary flurry off the first two deliveries, Boult swiftly turned the tide in his favour. With a deceptive delivery, Boult induced a false shot from de Kock on the third ball, sending his off-stump cartwheeling. The left-arm seamer’s precision and late movement left de Kock bewildered, securing a crucial breakthrough for RR.

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As the game unfolds, LSG finds themselves at 21 for 2 after four overs, facing a stern test against RR’s disciplined bowling attack. Sandeep Sharma further dented LSG’s hopes by dismissing Marcus Stoinis for a duck in the second over, amplifying RR’s dominance.

Trent Boult. First-over. Tell your grandkids about this love story 👍💗 pic.twitter.com/uVtLMDeOma

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 27, 2024

Currently at the crease, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda hold the key for LSG, aiming to stabilize the innings and steer their team to a competitive total.

Boult’s knack for early breakthroughs has been a defining feature of his IPL campaign, extending his record for most wickets in the first over of a match. His dismissal of de Kock adds to an impressive tally, now standing at 27 first-over wickets, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record of 25.

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As the match progresses, Boult’s early impact underscores the importance of a seasoned campaigner in shaping the dynamics of the game, setting the stage for an enthralling contest between the two IPL heavyweights.