Australia and Delhi Capitals’ batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed Lucknow Super Giants’ Krunal Pandya for three huge sixes. The right-handed batter unleashed his power in their IPL 2024 clash at the Ekana International Stadium. Three different areas of the ground witnessed Jake Fraser-McGurk’s maximums. Krunal Pandya, the left-arm spinner, conceded runs aplenty in that costly over.
The incident occurred in the 13th over of the innings on Friday (April 12), as Krunal Pandya prepared to deliver his second over of the session. The left-arm spinner began the over with a wide, and Jake Fraser-McGurk hit the first six over midwicket on the first legal delivery. The second six went over extra cover, while the third flew over long-off.
However, the former Mumbai Indians player produced a strong recovery, conceding only two runs in the final three deliveries.
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Delhi Capitals made four changes after losing to Mumbai Indians last Sunday. One change was 21-year-old Yash Dhull. He joined the IPL 2024 team as a replacement for the injured Lungi Ngidi. Delhi Capitals also brought in Shai Hope, Mukesh Kumar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
The Capitals got to bat first when KL Rahul opted to field. Kuldeep shone for them, claiming three wickets that reduced Super Giants to 94-7 at one point. But Ayush Badoni’s unbeaten 55 and his 73-run partnership with Arshad Khan saved the home team. This lifted Super Giants to 167-7 in their 20 overs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk Gets Lucky After Ravi Bishnoi Drops a Crucial Catch
Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed three sixes in one over off Pandya, and the Super Giants will lament the missed catch when he was on 24 from 21 balls. The incident occurred in the 12th over, when KL Rahul handed the ball to Marcus Stoinis for bowling. Fraser-McGurk whacked the ball to cover, but it slid through Bishnoi’s hands.
Naveen-ul-Haq ultimately dismissed the right-hander for 55 off 35 balls, with Arshad Khan taking a straightforward catch. However, the 21-year-old helped the Capitals win their second IPL 2024 match. Meanwhile, the Super Giants suffered their first loss after scoring 160.