IPL 2024: Absolute madness from Jake Fraser-McGurk; Fans thrilled
IPL 2024: DC vs MI: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s innings against Mumbai Indians showcased his talent and potential, leaving fans and critics alike in awe.
Published Apr 27, 2024, 5:39 pm IST
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Jake Fraser-McGurk, the 22-year-old Australian cricketer, has been turning heads with his extraordinary performance in the IPL 2024 season. His recent innings against Mumbai Indians showcased his talent and potential, leaving fans and critics alike in awe.
Jake Fraser-McGurk’s Explosive Innings
In a highly anticipated match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, Jake Fraser-McGurk opened the innings for Delhi Capitals, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.
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Fraser-McGurk made headlines by equaling the record for the fastest fifty of the IPL 2024 season. His blistering half-century came in just 15 balls, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.
The right-hander’s fifty included a remarkable display of power-hitting, with a notable six off-leg-spinner Piyush Chawla. This wasn’t the first time Fraser-McGurk displayed such brilliance; he had previously scored a 15-ball fifty against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Fan Reactions and Praise
After Fraser-McGurk’s sensational knock, fans and cricket enthusiasts took to social media to praise the young prodigy from Australia. His performance sparked admiration and excitement among fans, who eagerly await his future exploits on the cricket field.
Most runs in the first over of an innings for Delhi Capitals (IPL)
25 vs KKR Ahmedabad 2021 (Prithvi 24*)
19 vs MI Delhi 2008 (Sehwag 18*)
19 vs MI Delhi 2024 (Fraser McGurk 19*)
Highest scores after first two overs in an IPL innings (non truncated matches)
40 RR vs KKR Kolkata 2023
40 SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
38 KTK vs RR Indore 2011
37 DC vs MI Delhi 2024 *
Reaching 50 in 15 or fewer balls twice in T20 cricket
Andre Russell
Sunil Narine
Jake Fraser McGurk
Fastest 50s for Delhi Capitals by balls faced
15 Fraser McGurk vs SRH Delhi 2024
15 Fraser McGurk vs MI Delhi 2024 *
17 C Morris vs GL Delhi 2016
18 R Pant vs MI Wankhede 2019
18 P Shaw vs KKR Ahmedabad 2021
Highest Powerplay scores in the IPL
125/0 SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
105/0 KKR vs RCB Bengaluru 2017
100/2 CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
93/1 PBKS vs KKR Kolkata 2024
92/0 DC vs MI Delhi 2024 *
90/0 CSK vs MI Wankhede 2015
Most runs by a batsman in Powerplay (IPL)
87 Suresh Raina CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
84 Travis Head SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
78 Jake Fraser McGurk DC vs MI Delhi 2024 *
74 Adam Gilchrist Deccan vs DC Centurion 2009
Highest % of runs in boundaries in an IPL innings (50+ runs)
96.55 Suresh Raina (84/87) CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
96.30 Kyle Mayers (52/54) LSG vs PK Mohali 2023
95.38 Andre Russell (62/65) KKR vs RCB Kolkata 2019
95.38 Jake Fraser McGurk (62/65) vs SRH Delhi 2024
95.23 Jake Fraser McGurk (80/84) vs MI Delhi 2024 *
300+ SR in an IPL inngs (20+ balls faced)
348.00 Suresh Raina (87 off 25) CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
327.27 Yusuf Pathan (72 off 22) KKR vs SRH Kolkata 2014
311.11 Jake Fraser McGurk (84 off 27) DC vs MI Delhi 2024 *
Previous Performance Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Fraser-McGurk’s earlier performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad further solidified his reputation as a rising star in the cricketing world. His consistency and ability to deliver under pressure have been commendable.
Although Fraser-McGurk seemed destined for his first century of the season, he was eventually bowled by Chawla for 84 runs off 27 balls. Nevertheless, his aggressive batting style and explosive innings left a lasting impression on fans and critics alike.
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