IPL 2024
Jake Fraser-McGurk Makes Up For Batting Woes With Stunning Catch
By CricShots - Apr 24, 2024 11:05 pm
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In the clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Jake Fraser-McGurk faltered with the bat, he compensated with a spectacular catch, dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai. As GT chased an imposing target of 224, Fraser-McGurk’s acrobatic catch provided a much-needed breakthrough for DC.

Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk took an exceptional catch

The turning point came in the 11th over when Axar Patel delivered a full-length ball, tempting Omarzai to go for a big shot. However, Omarzai mistimed his slog, sending the ball soaring towards deep mid-wicket. Jake Fraser-McGurk, known for his agility, dashed towards the boundary, appearing as if he might not reach in time.

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Yet, he showcased exceptional anticipation and athleticism, diving full stretch to secure a stunning catch, leaving the GT camp in disbelief. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s catch was a game-changer, denting GT’s hopes as they struggled to keep up with the required run rate after the power-play.

  

Despite a quick start by Wriddhiman Saha, GT’s momentum was disrupted, and Omarzai’s dismissal further compounded their woes. On the other hand, DC posted a formidable total of 224/4, powered by Rishabh Pant’s blazing knock of 88* off 43 balls. Pant’s assault, coupled with Axar Patel’s maiden fifty of the season, set the stage for a daunting target.

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Currently, Sai Sudharsan’s aggressive innings has injected some life into GT’s chase, as he blazes his way to a rapid fifty, keeping the contest alive amidst the mounting pressure.

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Sandeep Warrier