IPL 2024: Key points, Match 26, LSG vs DC

In the latest IPL match, Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk impressed everyone with a strong debut performance, scoring a quick fifty for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants. Kuldeep Yadav, the spinner for Delhi, also shined with three wickets.

Lucknow Super Giants managed a decent score of 167/7, thanks to Ayush Badoni’s unbeaten fifty. But Fraser-McGurk, along with captain Rishabh Pant, turned the game around with a solid partnership, securing Delhi’s second win of the season.

Fraser-McGurk shows an amazing performance

Fraser-McGurk, known for his aggressive batting, hit a couple of sixes early in his innings. Despite being dropped at 24, Fraser-McGurk showcased his power-hitting ability by launching three consecutive sixes off the bowling of Krunal Pandya. His fifty came in just 31 balls, demonstrating his effectiveness with the bat. However, his innings concluded at 55 off 35 balls, providing a solid foundation for Delhi’s total.

Despite a good start by opener Prithvi Shaw, Delhi faced some pressure when Shaw got out. However, Pant’s powerful hitting, including a milestone-reaching six, helped ease the tension. Pant’s flamboyant shots, like a reverse scoop, showcased his skill. His batting also took some pressure off Fraser-McGurk, who later smashed three consecutive sixes off Marcus Stoinis.

Kuldeep Yadav becomes the man of the match

Kuldeep Yadav, making a comeback after an injury, bowled brilliantly, taking three wickets without conceding any boundaries. Overall, it was a satisfying win for Delhi Capitals, with both their batting and bowling departments delivering strong performances.

In the innings for Delhi Capitals, Prithvi Shaw and David Warner took charge as the opening pair. Shaw started the innings aggressively, smashing two boundaries in quick succession, but his promising start was cut short when he got out after scoring 32 runs, missing out on the chance for a bigger score. However, the momentum shifted when Jake Fraser-McGurk entered the crease.

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Rishabh Pant, the captain, contributed with a brisk 41 but fell victim to a stumping off the bowling of Bishnoi. In the end, it was the partnership between Hope and Stubbs that drove Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Super Giants, marking a successful start to their campaign in the tournament.