The high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium got off to an electric start as Trent Boult and Phil Salt locked horns in the opening over. In just two balls, the drama unfolded – first with an exquisite boundary and then with a dream dismissal that sent shockwaves through the crowd. Boult, known for his lethal ability to strike early, showed why he’s still one of the best new-ball bowlers in the world. Fresh off a string of explosive innings, Phil Salt looked confident and aggressive. But it all turned around in a blink as Boult dismantled the Englishman’s stumps, triggering wild celebrations among Mumbai Indians supporters.
The boundary: Phil Salt’s flashy start leaves crowd buzzing
After being invited to bat first, Salt didn’t waste a moment in asserting himself. Facing Boult’s very first delivery of the innings, the England opener showed no hesitation. Boult went full, hoping to find some swing outside off stump. Salt stepped forward with conviction, opening the face of his bat and smashing the delivery between extra cover and mid-off for a crisp four. It was the kind of authoritative stroke that reminded everyone why Salt is feared in T20 cricket. The timing was sweet, the placement impeccable, and Salt barely turned his head after contact—so confident was he in the shot’s execution. The ball raced to the boundary, sending a ripple of excitement across the Wankhede stands.
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0.1 – FOUR! 🔥
0.2 – THUNDER BOULT! 💥#TrentBoult‘s love affair with wickets in the first over continue as he castles #PhilSalt! Absolute drama to start the #IPLRivalryWeek! 💪🏻Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/H6co5trkpW#IPLonJioStar 👉 #MIvRCB | LIVE NOW on Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/4tO7M39GkS
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 7, 2025
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The wicket: Trent Boult’s perfect peach turns the game on its head
Just as Salt looked to capitalize on his fluent start, Boult struck back with a magical delivery that brought the crowd to its feet. It was only the second ball of the over, but it carried the weight of a veteran’s mastery. Full on middle, the ball tailed in subtly – just enough to beat Salt’s ambitious flick. Perhaps trying to play too square, Salt missed it completely. The ball sneaked through the gap between bat and pad before crashing into the stumps with emphatic precision. It was the kind of wicket that bowlers dream of and fans live for – clean, clinical, and bursting with swing. Boult roared in delight, arms stretched wide, while Salt walked off in disbelief. The scoreboard read 4 and out – Boult had drawn first blood for Mumbai in trademark fashion.
