IPL 2024: Fraser-McGurk's Ferocious Assault Sends Hardik Pandya On A Thrilling Rollercoaster Of Hits
IPL 2024 MI vs DC: Fraser-McGurk's explosive batting in the fifth over, including boundaries and a six, left Hardik Pandya stunned as he struggled to contain the onslaught.
MI vs DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk continues to dominate the IPL 2024 with his extraordinary batting prowess, leaving spectators in awe with his remarkable hitting abilities. In the ongoing clash against the Mumbai Indians in the 43rd match of the tournament, Fraser-McGurk once again showcased his talent by dismantling the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, including star bowlers like Bumrah and skipper Hardik Pandya.
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IPL 2024 MI vs DC: McGurk thrashes Pandya with power-packed hits
In the fifth over of the innings, Hardik Pandya was greeted with a boundary off the first ball, setting the tone for Fraser-McGurk's onslaught. Despite a rare dot ball, Fraser-McGurk unleashed his power with a maximum over deep mid-wicket on the third delivery. The over continued with a couple more dots, but Fraser-McGurk's exceptional backward punch towards the extra cover fence on the fifth ball and another boundary off the final delivery left Hardik Pandya stunned.
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Fraser-McGurk increases the temperature with some explosive stroke play ?
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Fraser-McGurk's blazing innings saw him reach his fifty in just 15 balls, ultimately scoring 84 runs off only 27 balls, which included six sixes and 11 fours.
IPL 2024 MI vs DC: McGurk takes Japrit Bumrah & Luke Wood for a ride
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His onslaught began right from the first over bowled by Luke Wood, yielding 19 runs. Not even Jasprit Bumrah was spared, as Fraser-McGurk targeted him in his opening over. Many expected him to approach Bumrah cautiously, given his reputation as MI's top bowler, but he showed no hesitation, dispatching him for a couple of boundaries and unsettling his rhythm.
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Yet, the seasoned campaigner, Piyush Chawla, eventually got the better of him, breaking the opening partnership. Attempting to pull Chawla's shorter delivery, Fraser-McGurk found the fielder at deep mid-wicket. While MI celebrated, Fraser-McGurk's disappointment was palpable as he fell short of what could have been a splendid century.
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IPL 2024 MI vs DC: McGurk joins Russell, Narine in elite list
His incredible feat in the match earned him a place among the elite, becoming only the third batsman to score a half-century in 15 or fewer balls twice in T20 cricket, joining the likes of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine. Additionally, Fraser-McGurk's contribution of 78 runs in the powerplay, out of Delhi's total of 92/0, ranks as the third-best individual performance in the powerplay in IPL history.
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Hailing from Victoria, Australia, Fraser-McGurk has quickly risen through the ranks, impressing with his explosive batting and adaptability on the field. Having represented Australia in various age groups, including the Under-19 side in 2019, Fraser-McGurk made his international debut earlier this year, playing two ODIs against West Indies.
His IPL debut, coinciding with his 22nd birthday, showcased his readiness for the big stage and hinted at a promising future in cricket.
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