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Sydney Thunder have signed New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season, adding another experienced international player to their squad ahead of BBL|16.
The left-arm pacer will join former Australia captain David Warner and fellow New Zealander Lockie Ferguson as Sydney Thunder look to strengthen their bowling attack. Trent Boult, who previously represented Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, will be available throughout the tournament, including the finals.
Trent Boult's T20 career stats after Big Bash League return
Boult's signing gives Sydney Thunder a proven wicket-taker with experience across several major T20 leagues. He has taken 145 wickets in 125 IPL matches, representing five franchises, including Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. His best IPL figures are 4/18, while his overall economy rate stands at 8.49.
His record also includes 54 wickets in 37 Major League Cricket appearances for MI New York, with best figures of 4/17. In the SA20, Boult has claimed 19 wickets in 21 matches for MI Cape Town, while he has taken 25 wickets in 22 International League T20 appearances for MI Emirates. He also picked up 15 wickets in 16 matches across two seasons of The Hundred.
Trent Boult's latest performances in the European T20 Premier League further shows his value. He finished the inaugural 2026 season with 16 wickets from 10 games at an economy rate of 6.63.
I'm really excited to be playing in the Big Bash again - Trent Boult
Trent Boult said he was looking forward to returning to the competition and playing alongside Ferguson. He also spoke about his desire to contribute with the new ball and help Thunder challenge for the title.
"I'm really excited to be playing in the Big Bash again and joining Lockie at Thunder. I'm looking to enjoy myself. I know how Lockie plays – the way he gets involved is what I'm hoping to mirror and make a mark like he has, not just with the team but the fans as well.
"Cricket has given me so much over the years and I'm still at the stage where I love going out there, contributing, taking wickets and trying to be aggressive in the powerplay," Trent Boult said in an official statement released by Sydney Thunder.
"With this Thunder team, why not go all the way? It's a well-balanced squad with some great players and a lot of experience. Having Freddie there as well – every cricketer idolised Freddie as a kid, I was one of them. I'm sure he wants to bring the group together, create a great culture, and work towards something special.
"We're trying to achieve the top prize, and it will take small steps, but I'm looking forward to hopefully achieving something special with this club."
Trent has an amazing reputation for being a great bloke - Andrew Flintoff
Sydney Thunder head coach Andrew Flintoff welcomed Boult's arrival, highlighting his reputation as a team player and the potential partnership with Ferguson. The coach also pointed to the team's need to take more wickets in the powerplay after struggling in that area in recent seasons.
"Trent has an amazing reputation for being a great bloke, a team player and a world-class performer.
"Having a couple Kiwis in the team who have played a lot of cricket together over the years brings a level of familiarity and I think they complement each other really well as a right-arm and left-arm pairing," he said.
"One of the things we haven't been able to do in recent times is take wickets with the new ball, so hopefully these two can remedy that."
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