New Delhi, April 14, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s rough run in IPL 2025 went from bad to worse on Sunday when he was dismissed for a golden duck during Delhi Capitals’ clash vs. Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Chasing a big total of 206, DC needed a strong start. But things went south on the very first ball. Opening the innings, Jake Fraser-McGurk attempted to drive Deepak Chahar through the covers but mistimed it completely, handing an easy catch to Will Jacks. One ball, one wicket. DC were rocked early, and Fraser-McGurk walked back without scoring.
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What’s Happened to Jake Fraser-McGurk?
It’s been a tough season for the Aussie. After five innings, he has just 46 runs to his name averaging 9.20, with a strike rate of 100. He hasn’t crossed 40 even once, and this golden duck is his second of the season.
This kind of form is a far cry from what fans saw in IPL 2024, when Jake Fraser-McGurk was the breakout star. Back then, he smashed 330 runs in 9 matches, averaging 36.66 with a mind-blowing strike rate of 234.04. He made four fifties, hit 32 fours and 28 sixes, and looked unstoppable in the powerplay.
Fast forward to now, and it’s a different story. Since the conclusion of IPL 2024, he has featured in 29 T20 innings, managing only 428 runs at a modest average of 14.75, highlighting a significant dip in form. He’s only survived past the powerplay in 7 of those 29 innings, a stat that’s raising eyebrows.
Match Recap: MI Set Big Target for Delhi
Delhi Capitals team won the toss and they chose to bowl first but Mumbai Indians made them pay hard.
Here’s how MI’s innings shaped up:
- Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma stitched together a brisk 47-run stand, injecting momentum into the innings with their sharp stroke play and quick running between the wickets.
- Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma built a solid platform with 60 runs for the third wicket
- Tilak then teamed up with Naman Dhir for a handy 62-run stand
Mumbai finished at a commanding 205/5 after 20 overs.
On the bowling front, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam were the pick of the bowlers for Delhi.
What’s Next for Delhi and McGurk?
With this being Delhi’s first home game of the season, fans were expecting fireworks. Instead, they watched their top-order crumble. DC will need something special from their middle-order if they’re to pull off this 206-run chase and secure a fifth straight win.
As for Jake Fraser-McGurk, the clock could be ticking on his opportunities, with time possibly running out to make a lasting impression. Unless he finds form quickly, the Delhi think tank may have to consider other options at the top. The talent is there. We saw it last year. But the clock is ticking.
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