28 runs in an over for batting freak
Australian coach Andrew McDonald says selectors opted for experience in the T20 World Cup squad but another blistering half-century, including 28 runs in one over, from Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL was more evidence that he could have been a weapon if picked.
The 22-year-old continued a stunning run of form for the Delhi Capitals, smashing three sixes and seven fours in his 20-ball innings of 50 that only lasted 24 minutes.
He took a mammoth 28 runs off the fourth over, swatting four fours and two sixes off Avesh Khan, once again showing his capacity to take down bowling attacks with his attack-at-all-costs mentality.
He was out next-ball but the damage was done, earning praise from Delhi coach Ricky Ponting after scoring a fourth half-century in seven IPL innings.
“He hasn’t surprised me with what he’s done,” Ponting said.
“I had a good look at him in the BBL and knew what he was capable of.”
Fraser-McGurk now has 309 runs in just seven innings for the Delhi Capitals, who posted 8-221 to beat the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs.
Australian selectors can make changes to the 15-man World Cup squad and with David Warner battling a finger injury, Fraser-McGurk, who has taken the veteran’s place at the top of the order for the Delhi Capitals, looms as an option.