IPL 2024, Jake Fraser-McGurk: In the match played between Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia’s young batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk scored a brilliant half-century in the debut match. While announcing his entry into IPL, he has issued a warning to the bowlers from his game. While chasing the target of 168 runs, Delhi team lost both the openers. After this Fraser-McGurk played an inning of 55 runs.
Jake Fraser was worried
Speaking after the match, the youngster revealed that he was getting worried in DC’s last 5 matches and wanted to leave his mark in the tournament. The right-handed batsman certainly stayed true to his reputation of being one of the most exciting hitters on the Australian scene at the moment.
“I’ve spent the last five, six games on the sidelines, just watching it and looking forward to getting out there,” Jake Fraser-McGurk said after the match. So just to go out there and win my first game, I’m feeling thrilled. I didn’t try to bat very fast. I was just trying to get the ball in the middle of the bat. This is what I have been doing for the last twelve months and that is why I did the same today?”
Extra cover shots favorite
Jake Fraser-McGurk talked about his favorite shots that day and said that the one he hit on the extra-cover was his favourite. The batsman entertained the audience with 5 sixes and 2 fours. He made a partnership of 77 runs with Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant.
“I love that shot on the cover. I don’t usually hit that many shots on the off side, so I think that’s something I’ll continue to learn – I’m trying to bat more outside the powerplay, focus on my strike rate, and rotate the strike as well. I believe this is a skill that will come with experience, and playing more games will definitely help with that,”
There is no tournament like IPL anywhere else.
The young player concluded by saying that he loves India and has not experienced a tournament like IPL before.
“I’m thrilled to be here; It’s like stepping into a different world. I have never seen anything like this before. The hands-on experience has been fantastic, and I look forward to more. It is a wonderful time to be in India.” “The young batsman concluded.
