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In the IPL 2024, Jake Fraser-McGurk has been outstanding. The Australian hitter has demonstrated a high level of aggression among the players in the competition. In the games he’s played so far, he’s scored runs for pleasure at a respectable pace. In the starting lineup, Jake has emerged as DC’s MVP, taking the place of titans like Mitchell Marsh and David Warner. With McGurk starting for the 2020 finalists, they have triumphed in four of their five games.
With three fifties to his credit, the right-handed batsman has amassed 247 runs at a batting average of 49.40 in five games this season, an incredible SR of 237.50. In the most recent game against the Mumbai Indians, the DC opener amassed 84 runs in 27 balls, with six sixes and eleven fours. The teenage hitter struck world-class bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah for boundaries.
He’s batted well even against other opponents. McGurk hit two fours and five sixes en route to scoring 55 runs in 35 balls during his debut. Against SRH, the aggressive batsman hit 65 runs off of just 18 balls. He scored 20 runs in 10 balls while pursuing 90 runs against GT. He scored 23 runs in 14 balls at home against the same opponent. The elegant batter has a fantastic hitting arc. It’s almost impossible to stop him when there’s no movement off the deck or the air.
In the IPL 2024, how much will Jake Fraser-McGurk be paid?
April 11, 2002, was Jake Fraser-McGurk’s birthday. He plays for the Melbourne Renegades and is a member of the BBL. The Australian made his Delhi Caps debut in the 2024 Indian Premier League. He represents Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. He used to be considered the most exciting talent to watch out for, according to Glenn Maxwell. Thus far, the youthful hitter has fulfilled expectations by demonstrating strong performance in T20 tournaments.
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Jake Fraser-McGurk’s inclusion in DC’s team was a blessing. The young player did not start for the first team. Nevertheless, Lungi Ngidi’s injury kept him out of the season. Thanks to McGurk’s thrilling BBL 2023–2024 performances, DC saw the 22-year-old’s potential and signed him for a base fee of INR 20 lakhs. It just happens to be his first signing bonus. It’s quite likely the best deal of the season thus far.
The right-handed batter has distinguished himself and played above and beyond expectations for such a small award. The top hitter is being asked to be selected by Australia for the T20 World Cup 2024 because of his performances in the current IPL. The opinions have been reinforced by David Warner’s form and Mitchell Marsh’s injury. Should all goes according to plan, McGurk may even be selected for Australia’s side in the main competition.
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