New Zealand star Trent Boult takes six wickets in 15 balls to knock over Sri Lanka for just 104

A stunning burst of six wickets for four runs in 15 deliveries by Trent Boult saw New Zealand dismiss Sri Lanka for 104 on day two of the second Test in Christchurch.

The Sri Lankan tail had no idea how to play Trent Boult.

Trent Boult has broken a personal wicket drought in spectacular fashion, taking six wickets for four runs in the space of 15 balls as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 104 on day two of the second Test.

Boult, who has 224 wickets in 58 Tests, began the day with 0-20 in Sri Lanka’s first innings after also struggling for form in the first Test at Wellington where he took 2-145.

Suddenly the dry spell evaporated as Boult went from 0-26 to 6-30 - his best bowling figures in an innings.

Trent Boult was the star of the show in Christchurch.

After resuming at 4-88 in reply to New Zealand’s 178, Sri Lanka was all out for 104 in the space of nine overs, giving New Zealand a 74-run lead.

Boult said he felt some frustration when the wickets weren’t coming, though he felt he was bowling well.

“I think a little bit can creep if you let it,” he said.

“It’s been a tough time. In the UAE (against Pakistan) it’s tough conditions for a seam bowler and you come here and you almost expect it to happen. We know what works well here and we kept it in good areas.”

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Unbelievable Trenty but can we just take a moment to marvel at the single worst review in test cricket history? #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/WsDyy9AHXI

— Jason Pine (@pineyzb) December 26, 2018

A stunning spell from Trent Boult to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings!

W 4 . W . . . W W . W . . . W#NZvSL https://t.co/GWDkmrCTIj pic.twitter.com/YrKffQpn8X

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2018

Trent Boult making something extremely difficult look so easy. Years, literally years, of honing his craft comes together in a spell of 3 overs where it all falls into place. In total control of his domain. Fast bowling perfection. #NZvSL

— Brandon Clarke ⚫️🔶 (@kiwibardy) December 26, 2018

Trent Boult took five wickets (for no runs) in the time it took me to make a cuppa.

— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) December 26, 2018

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Originally published as New Zealand star Trent Boult takes six wickets in 15 balls to knock over Sri Lanka for just 104