IPL 2024: Jake Fraser McGurk registers the record of third fastest fifty
Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive innings propels Delhi Capitals to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, as he smashes the fastest fifty of the season in just 15 balls.
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During the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi on Saturday, Jake Fraser-McGurk of Delhi Capitals smashed a fifty in just 15 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty in IPL 2024 and joint third-highest in IPL history.
Fraser-McGurk makes IPL history
Despite losing their openers early while chasing a target of 267 runs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, the young Australian talent, showcased his prowess with the bat. He went on a rampage against Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowlers, particularly targeting Washington Sundar in one over.
In the third over of Sundar’s spell, Fraser-McGurk unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, totaling 30 runs in that over alone. He displayed his skill by hitting five boundaries and one six, with powerful shots dispatched through the offside and long-on.
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Fraser-McGurk’s onslaught began with two boundaries off short balls, followed by a massive six down the ground. He then hammered one past extra cover and continued his assault with a six over deep extra and another over long-off.
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By the end of his innings, Fraser-McGurk had amassed an impressive 65 runs off just 18 balls, leaving a significant mark on the match and showcasing his exceptional batting talent. After 10 overs, DC bring 138 runs with the loss of 4 wickets.
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