In a scintillating show of power-hitting, Jake Fraser-McGurk took middle stage for Delhi Capitals, unleashing a blistering innings that left the Mumbai Indians bowling assault reeling. Opening the innings for DC, the 22-year-old Australian wasted no time in stamping his authority, equaling the document for the quickest fifty of the season off simply 15 balls.
His onslaught noticed boundaries and sixes raining down on the Arun Jaitley Stadium, as he effortlessly exploited the sphere restrictions in the course of the powerplay to amass a powerful 92 runs.
Because the Australian batter unleashed carnage on the MI bowlers, Hardik Pandya had a torrid time on the sphere, too. In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, Hardik might be seen expressing his anger whereas standing close to the boundary line. Whereas it isn't sure who the anger was directed to, it was clear that one thing had irked the MI skipper.
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Hardik, too, had a forgettable outing with the ball towards the Capitals. He bowled solely two overs however conceded 41 runs with out a wicket. Hardik has had a poor IPL marketing campaign up to now, as he has didn’t register a single half-century with the bat, too.
On Saturday, Hardik got here the closest to breaking that streak however fell for 46 off 24 deliveries in a mammoth 258-run chase towards DC.
Fraser-McGurk's blistering knock
Fraser-McGurk's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as he dispatched the Mumbai bowlers to all corners of the bottom with ease. His tally of 11 fours and 6 sixes propelled Delhi Capitals to their highest-ever rating within the IPL, a formidable whole of 257/4.
The Australian teen finally ended with a powerful rating of 84 off simply 27 balls. Alongside Tristan Stubbs, who performed an important function with an unbeaten 48 off 25 balls, Fraser-McGurk's explosive knock ensured that Delhi set a frightening goal for Mumbai to chase.
The Capitals at present have 4 wins in 9 matches and can strengthen their case for a playoff qualification with one other victory beneath their belt towards the struggling Mumbai Indians on Saturday.
