Jake Fraser-McGurk produced one of the finest catches of IPL 2025, giving Delhi Capitals a crucial breakthrough against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His stunning effort ended a well-crafted innings from Aniket Verma. In the 16th over, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a short-of-a-length ball with little pace.
Aniket Verma attempted a pull shot over midwicket, timing it well but failing to get the desired elevation. The ball seemed destined to clear the boundary, but Fraser-McGurk had other ideas. Sprinting swiftly to his right at deep midwicket, he timed his jump to perfection.
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With both hands stretched out, he grabbed the ball mid-air before tumbling to the ground, ensuring he stayed inside the ropes. His athleticism not only removed a dangerous batter but also lifted the energy in the DC camp, proving why fielding brilliance can change the course of a game.
Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝
An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma’s fighting knock! 💙
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The batting collapse continued, and SRH struggled to post a competitive total. Despite their reputation for aggressive batting, they were bundled out for just 163 in 18.4 overs, well below their initial target of 180.
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Before the match, SRH skipper Pat Cummins emphasized the importance of setting a big total in the afternoon heat. “We batted the opposition out of the game last year; hope to do that today,” he said, confirming one change—Zeeshan replacing Simarjeet. Meanwhile, DC’s Axar Patel stressed an aggressive approach. “You have to be brave against SRH, especially in the powerplay. Bowl like it’s the death overs,” he said, announcing Rahul’s inclusion in place of Rizvi.
