Published: Feb 17, 2015, 01:24 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 17, 2015, 01:24 PM (IST)
Dunedin: New Zealand pacer Trent Boult said that he is enjoying his rich bowling form after masterminding New Zealand’s three-wicket win against Scotland in a World Cup Pool A game here. Boult’s devastating opening spell, in which he took two wickets from his very first two balls of the match, left Scotland reeling. New Zealand vs Scotland: Match report
They failed to recover from the effect of the twin blow and succumbed to a score of 142 runs in 36.2 overs, setting up New Zealand’s win, which they achieved with 151 balls remaining. The left-arm pacer, who swung the ball prodigiously at the University Oval ground here, finished the match with figures of 2/21 from his six overs and was adjudged the Man-of-the-Match. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
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“Really enjoying my form with the white ball, and I continue to hope to make the most of the opportunities that come my way,” said Boult at the post match presentation ceremony. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
The pacer also said the pitch assisted him to swing the ball, noting that it swung a bit more than expected helping him achieve his impressive bowling figures. “It felt pretty good. I thought the ball came out relatively nicely, plus the wicket assisted a bit too. Everyone contributed and we got the job done in the end. It swung a bit more than expected, plus the pace was there. Glad things fell into place though,” added the 25-year-old. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
