NEW DELHI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, the young batting sensation from Delhi Capitals (DC), has continued his remarkable form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). He has become the first player in the history of the tournament to score three half-centuries in 20 balls or less.
McGurk achieved this milestone against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. He entertained the crowd with his explosive batting, reaching his fifty in just 20 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 250.00.
Prior to McGurk's achievement, several players had scored two fifties each in 20 balls or less, including 'Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stars Nicholas Pooran and KL Rahul, Mumbai Indians (MI) batters Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Travis Head'.
Most IPL fifties scored in less than 20 balls
3 - Jake Fraser-McGurk2 - Yashasvi Jaiswal2 - Nicholas Pooran2 - Ishan Kishan2 - Sunil Narine2 - Kieron Pollard2 - Travis Head2 - KL Rahul
In the current season, McGurk has been in sublime form, amassing 309 runs at an average of 44.14 and an astonishing strike rate of 235.87. He has scored four half-centuries, with his highest score being 84. The young Australian has hit 30 fours and 26 sixes this season.
McGurk's prowess in the powerplay overs has been particularly impressive. He has scored 245 runs in just 96 balls during the first six overs, maintaining an average of 61.2 and a strike rate of 255.20. In the powerplay, he has smashed 29 fours and 19 sixes.
Furthermore, McGurk is the only DC batter to have scored a half-century within the powerplay on three occasions, against SRH, MI and RR, showcasing his ability to provide explosive starts to his team's innings.
(With ANI inputs)
