Melbourne Renegades kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat at Docklands Stadium in Match 38 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s scintillating 95 off 46 balls proved to be the match-winning performance as the Renegades chased down a target of 197 with two overs to spare, knocking Brisbane Heat out of the tournament.

Brisbane Heat Innings

The Heat posted a formidable 196/4 after being sent in to bat. The innings was powered by contributions from Jack Wood (45 off 27) and Tom Alsop (42 off 26), both?? showcasing their ability to clear the ropes. Matt Renshaw chipped in with a brisk 40 off 22, while Nathan McSweeney anchored the top order with 29 runs. The late flourish from Max Bryant (12 off 5) added crucial runs to the tally.

For the Re??negades, Adam Zampa (4-0-29-2) and Callum Stow (4-0-31-2) stood out with the ball, providing key breakthroughs to keep the target within reach.

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Melbourne Renegades Innings

The Renegades began their chase aggressively, with Josh Brown smashing 32 off 11 balls to give t?he team a flying start. However, it was Jake Fraser-McGurk who stole the show with a breathtaking 95, featuring five fours and eight towering sixes. His knock kept the Renegades in control despite a flurry of wickets at the other end.

Lower-order contributions from Fergus O’Neill (16 off 6) and Thomas Stewart Rogers (2 off 2) helped the Renegades cross the finish line with 12 balls remaining.

For Brisbane Heat, Paul Walter (4-0-23-2) was the most economical bowler, while Spencer Johnson and Michael Neser picked up two wickets each but struggled to contain the Renegades�?onslaugh??t.

Result

The Renegades won by three wickets, securing two vital points. With this victory, the Will Sutherland-led side stay in contention for the finals, while Heat’s journey in the BBL 2024-25 comes to an end.

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In the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi delivered a stunning ball to remove Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, setting an aggres?sive tone for Pakistan early in the match.

Shaheen Afridi’s stunning delivery

Shaheen’s superb delivery in the third over of Australia’s innings left Fraser-McGurk walking back to the pavilion with a score of 13 off 10 balls. The ball, pitched on middle stump and nipping back in, beat Fraser-McGurk’s attempted drive, hitting him low on the back pad and prompting an immediate LBW decision. A quick look between Fraser-McGurk and his partner Matthew Short, confirmed there was no need for a review, with ball-tracking showing the delivery cras?hing into the middle stump.

Here is the video:

Early success for Pakistan! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/V0xYUaokoV

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 8, 2024

Following the dismissal of Fraser-McGurk, Afridi struck again soon after, removing the other Australian opener, Matthew Short, who scored 19 off 15 balls. Shaheen’s back-to-back blows kept Australia on the back foot, setting up Pakistan’s bow??lers to press on in the middle overs. Afridi’s precision and pace in the opening spell reaffirmed his ability to make breakthroughs for Pakistan and continued to challenge Australia’s top ord?er.

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Must-win game for Pakistan

After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bowl first, taking advantage of favourable early conditions to restrict Australia to 120 with the loss of 5 wickets?? at the end of 25 overs. Despite Australia’s quick scoring in the initial stages, Pakistan’s disciplined bowling lineup ensured regular breakthroughs to check the run flow. With both Shaheen and Haris Rauf claiming two wickets each, Australia found it challenging to stabilize. Rauf, Pakistan’s fast-bowling spearhead alongside Afridi, dismissed wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis and middle-order batter Marnus Labuschagne, adding pressure on Australia’s batting lineup. Mohammad Hasnain further contributed by removing Steve Smith, leaving Australia struggling to form a? stable partner?ship.

With five wickets down, Australia’s middle-order batters Aaron Hardie and Glenn Maxwell took on the task of steadying the innings, hoping to r?each a competitive total. Maxwell, known for his aggressive play, along with the more measured approach of Hardie, were tasked with building a partnership to keep Australia in contention. The duo’s resilience at the crease could be critical for Australia to post a defendable score.

This match holds a significant importance for Pakistan as Australia leads the thre?e-match ODI series 1-0. After a loss in the first ODI, Pakistan must secure a victory in this game to keep the ser??ies alive and push for a deciding third match.

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Australia will be taking two travelling reserves with them to the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean Islands, according to reports. The additions of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short will bring the total squad size to ?17, providing cover in ca?se of injuries to the main 15-man team.

This decision marks a change in the initial squad announced by selector George Bailey, who previously sugge??sted taking only one reserve.

Jake Fraser-McGurk to act as a cover of David Warner, Tread Head and Mitchell Marsh

Fraser-McGurk’s impressive form in the IPL 2024, however, seems to have swayed the selectors. Despite his strong showing, the 22-year-old batter’s lack of experience in white-ball cricket (yet to debut in T20Is) meant he missed out on the main squad. The selectors prioritized players with more versatility to fill various roles within the playing eleven.

Fraser-McGurk’s inclusion as a reserve suggests he’ll primarily act as cover for the established top order of David Warner, Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh.

Also READ: Australia announces squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Australia team to leave for West Indies on May 23

The Australian team, excluding those competing in the IPL 2024 final, will depart for the Caribbean Islands on Thursday, May 23. They’ll participate in a training camp in Trinidad, featuring practice matches against Namibia (May 28) and West Indies (May 30). Limited availability is expected for these initial matches, with several key players – Head, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell – potentially arriving later due to their IPL commitments extending until May 26.

Australia’s World Cup campaign kicks off on June 5 against Oman in Barbados. They’ll then face England, Namibia, and Scotland in the group stage.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a vital win by a margin of 47 runs against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (May 12), thus keeping their playoff aspirations intact. Setting a challenging target of 187/7, RCB’s bowlers dismantled DC’s batting lineup, restricting them to 140 runs, marking Axar Patel‘s debut as captain for DC with a defeat. Despite a valiant half-century from Axar, DC fell short in overcoming RCB’s formidable challenge.

Competitive total set by RCB

Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total of 187/7, led by a stellar half-century from Rajat Patidar. Alongside, Will Jacks contributed a crucial 43 runs, complementing Virat Kohli‘s explosive cameo of 27 off just 12 balls, which included three towering sixes. The bowling attack of the opposition saw Khaleel Ahmed and Rasikh Salam claiming two wickets each, while Ishant Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav also made significant breakthr??oughs by dismissing Virat Kohli and Will Jacks, resp?ectively.

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Fall of Jake Fraser-McGurk

During the run chase, Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk showcased his prowess for DC at the start, but his promising knock of 21 runs from 8 balls met an unfortunate end. He fell victim to a run-out at the non-striker’s end by Yash Dayal on the second ball of the third over. A shot played by Shai Hope directed the ball straight back to the bowler, whose contact with it resulted in the stumps at the non-striker’s end being shattered. Fraser-McGurk found himself out of his crease and consequently dismissed

Virat Kohli’s celebratory spirit

Following this crucial breakthrough, the ever charged-up Kohli, walked past Fraser-McGurk, aggressively celebrating the wicket alongside Lockie Ferguson. Kohli’s fierce celebration emphasized the significance of the dismissal, as DC lost their top-order batter early in the tricky chase, leaving them reeling at 24/3.

Here’s the video:

ICYMI‼️

Yash Dayal's reflexes were on point 👌

Jake Fraser-McGurk went back just when he was getting a m??ove on!

Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #RCBvDC | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/UQxck6UDLt

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2024

DC’s disappointing run chase

DC eventually succumbed to a 47-run defeat against RCB as they were bowled out for 140 runs with five balls remaining. Axar Patel played a valiant innings, scoring 57 runs off just 39 balls, comprising five fours and three sixes. However, ap?art from Axar, no other batter could provide the necessary support. Dayal emerged as the pick of the bowlers for RCB, claiming three crucial wickets.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting recently opened up about the absence of Jake Fraser-McGurk, a young opening batter, from Australia’s 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Jake Fraser-McGurk’s absence from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Despite Fraser-McGurk’s impressive form, he was not selected for the Australia squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup next month. Fraser-McGurk joined DC as a replacement player just before IPL 2024 commenced, filling in for fast bowler Lungi Ngidi. Since then, Fraser-McGurk has been a revelation, redefining the T20 batting template, particularly in the powerplay overs. With 309 runs to his name ??at a staggering strike rate of 235.87 and an average of 44.14, including four half-centuries, his impact has been undeniable.

Ricky Ponting’s insights

Ponting expressed his thoughts on Fraser-McGurk’s omission from the T20 World Cup squad, stating that he believes Jake himself didn’t anticipate being selected initially. Ponting highlighted Fraser-McGurk’s remarkable performances in the IPL, including his three 20-ball fifties, which have made him one of the standout powerplay batters in the tournament alongside Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.

“I don’t think Jake expected to get picked in the first place. It was only a few weeks ago that he turned up here as a replacement player, and probably the furthest thing from his mind was actually getting a chance to be in that World Cup squad. It’s just been how electrifying he’s been in this IPL. Some of the things he’s done – I think he’s made three 20-ball fifties in this tournament, so he along with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have been the stand-out powerplay batsmen in this entire,” Ponting was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

Also READ: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh explains Jake?? Fraser-McGurk omission for T20 World Cup 2024

Regarding Fraser-McGurk’s reaction to not being selected for the World Cup squad, Ponting mentioned that while Jake may have wished to be included, he wasn’t surprised or disheartened by the decision. Ponting emphasized the team’s focus on the present and the upcoming matches, ensuring they strive for continual improvement and readiness.

“I saw some quotes from him the day that the squad was announced or the day after – he wasn’t surprised that he wasn’t in the squad, he wasn’t disappointed at not being there. I’m sure he would have liked to have been in it, but I think he would have been more surprised to be named than left out. He’s focused now, like all of us, he’s making sure that we’re ready to go tomorrow. For us, it’s not about what happened yesterday, it’s about what we can do today to get better, and then make sure that we’re ready to play our best game of cricket tomorrow,” the 49-year-old concluded.

Australia’s campaign at the 2024 T20 World Cup

Australia recently made their T20 World Cup squad announcement earlier in May. The squad includes big names like left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green and captain Mitchell Marsh. However, notable omissions from the squad include veteran batter Steve Smith, young sensation Fraser-McGurk, experienced seamer Jason Behrendorff and all-rounder Matt Short. Australia will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Oman in Barbados on June 5, followed by fixtures against England, Namibia and Scotland in Group B.

Also READ: Jake Fraser-McGurk speaks on his snub from Au?stralia’s squad for the T20 W??orld Cup 2024

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Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in exceptional form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Despite his outstanding performance for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the cash-rich league, Fraser-McGurk was omitted from Australia’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

His exclusion from the team came as a shock to many cricket fans, leading to w?idespread discussion and speculation on social media, pro?mpting the Australian cricketer to finally shar??e his perspective on being overlooked for the prestigious tournament.

Jake Fraser-McGurk’s reacts after not being included in the Australian squad

In a recent episode of the Willow Talk podcast, emerging talent Fraser-McGurk expressed his acceptance of not being selected for Australia’s squad. He said he didn’t feel entitled to a spot in the final 15-member lineup and had no grievances regarding his exclusion. Additionally, he mentioned that his interactions with the selectors had been constructive, and he had no issue after being snubbed.

“The communication was really good,” (with the selectors). There’s two ways you can look at it. You can look at it through, ‘this is what I’ve done to prove my case,’ and then there’s also, ‘look, a month and a half ago I wasn’t even in the picture,” Fraser-McGurk said in the podcast.

The 22-year-old cricketer admitted that being included in the team is very tough, which boasts skilled players like David Warner and Travis Head. He also mentioned that he can’t even expect to be selected for coming to bat at number five or six as Tim David and Cameron Green would be better for playing that role.

“It’s also hard to fit in. You’ve got David Warner, our best opener ever in three formats. You’ve got Travis Head, who is lighting it up over here and has lit it up over the past 18 months,” Fraser-McGurk stated.

“I can’t really see myself batting five or six because we’re pretty set there with Tim David, Cam Green and those sorts of blokes. That’s the way I think about it. That’s fine. There’s hopefully going to be more time for that,” he added.

Fraser-McGurk hopes for a reserve spot in the squad

Talking further about the squad, the young cricketer expressed his desire to be named as a travelling reserve for the upcoming ICC tournament as?? it will provide him with great experience of T20 cricket.

“If I do somehow get a travelling reserve [spot] then great, I can get a good experience there. It didn’t really bother me a hell of a lot because I wasn’t in this position to sort of feel like I’ve earned that yet. World Cup cricket is a lot different to IPL and franchise cricket,” Fraser-McGurk remarked.

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DC batter praises the team environment and coach Ricky Ponting

Fraser-McGurk expressed his delight at being part of the DC setup and shared that coach Ricky Ponting has offered him valuable batting tips that have significantly boosted his performance. He recounted a specific instance where Ponting’s advice on hitting sixes more effectively proved beneficial during DC games in IPL.

“What he said to me that’s really stuck with me is ‘you hit the ball a lot further when you swing at 80% instead of 100%, you just have to find the middle and then it’ll go for six. And I was like, okay, well, that’s good, because when I swing harder my head moves. And I did look at the footage throughout all the recent games I’ve been playing apart from the IPL, and he’s right, when I do swing quite hard my head’s moving as I’m trying to hit the ball,” Fraser-McGurk concluded.

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Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has shed light on the selectors’ decision to omit in-form batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk from the T20 World Cup squad. Despite Fraser-McGurk’s explosive performances for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing IPL, a focus on squad flexibility proved to be the deciding factor.

Reason why Jake Fraser-McGurk wasn’t picked in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Speaking on the Australian radio station SEN, Marsh acknowledged Fraser-McGurk’s talent.

“I think you know the way he’s taking on the IPL, he’s taken it by storm, they’re all loving him, and certainly, the Delhi crew are enjoying his company and enjoying what he brings to the team and there’s no doubt that he’s going to have a huge future, wherever he plays,” said Marsh.

The 22-year-old Fraser-McGurk has been a revelation in the IPL 2024, amassing 259 runs at a staggering strike rate exceeding 230. However, Marsh explained, “We feel like we’ve got all bases covered within our team. Heady [Travis Head] and David Warner have been fantastic for us, not only for a long period of time but over the last 18 months building towards this World Cup.”

“We’re really comfortable that we’ve got the right 15, to hopefully take us deep into the World Cup,” the star all-rounder added.

Also READ: Australia selector George Bailey explains why Steve ?Smith was not considered for T20 World Cup 2024

Michell Marsh lavish praises for Jake Fraser-McGurk

Fraser-McGurk’s prospects in white-ball cricket look promising, and Marsh anticipated his return to international play in the near future.

“He’s come along pretty quickly. There’s been a huge amount of talent that’s been identified from a young age,” Marsh observed.

“We saw a glimpse of it throughout the (domestic) Big Bash this year and you know that the IPL is a tough tournament.

“You can’t take a backward step and that’s certainly the way he plays his cricket and he’s got an exciting future.”

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In another entertaining match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) convincingly defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens. KKR’s bowlers showcased their skill and restricted DC to a total of 153 for 9. In response, KKR chased down the target in just 16.3 overs, fueled by an outstanding innings from Phil Salt (68 off 33).

Despite being in exceptional form throughout the IPL season, Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed after scoring only 12 runs off 7 balls. His dismissal came as he attempted a high shot, only to be caught by KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer at the boundary. Iyer’s remarkable catch quickly gained attention on social media platforms.

Venkatesh Iyer’s stunning catch sends Jake Fraser-McGurk packing

Mitchell Starc took charge of the third over in DC’s innings and faced consecutive boundaries from McGurk’s bat. On the fifth delivery of his over, Starc went for a length ball, prompting the DC batter to attempt a high shot. However, McGurk mistimed the stroke, causing the ball to fall short towards deep square leg, where Iyer showcased exceptional fielding skills by grabbing the catch.

Here is the video:

Venkatesh Iyer plucks a fine low catch & @KKRiders get the dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk early 😲#DC three down now inside the powerplay!

Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #KKRvDC pic.twitter.com/84HRetp0ZM

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 29, 2024

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DC’s tough path for playoffs

DC suffered their sixth loss of the current IPL season, dropping them to the sixth spot in the points table. Holding onto 10 points with a worrying Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.442, the team captained by Rishabh Pant can face a tough challenge in their playoff journey. With only three matches left, DC must stage a comeback and secure victories in all their upcoming games if they aim to fulfil their dream of lifting the trophy for the first time. DC will collide with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next match of this cash-rich league.

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Delhi Capitals’ (DC) exhilarating victory by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 showcased their mettle in a nail-biting contest against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs stole the spotlight with s??tellar performances, propelling the Capitals to an unforgettable triumph.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs steal the show

In a pulsating encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai opted to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping to exploit the pitch conditions. However, Delhi unleashed a relentless batting assault, posting a formidable score of 257/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Fraser-McGurk’s scintillating 84 off just 27 balls and Stubbs’ composed 48 laid the foundation for Delhi’s imposing total, with valuable contributions from Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope and skipper Rishabh Pant bolstering their innings.

Despite Mumbai’s best efforts with the ball, their bowlers struggled to contain Delhi’s onslaught. While Luke Wood, Jasprit Bumrah and Piyush Chawla managed to pick up crucial wickets, they couldn’t stem the flow of runs.

Also WATCH: Tristan Stubbs displays a flurry of reverse scoops in a 26 runs over onslaught agai?nst Luke Wood | ?IPL 2024

MI’s valiant effort falls short

In their chase, Mumbai displayed resilience, with Tilak Varma‘s explosive 63 and Hardik Pandya‘s brisk 46 offering hope. Nevertheless Delhi’s bowlers, spearheaded by Mukesh Kumar and Rasikh Salam, maintained their composure and struck at crucial junctures to keep the pressure on the opposition. Ultimately, Mumbai fell short of the target, finishing with 247/9 in their 20 overs. Despite commendable efforts from their batters, they couldn’t surpass the daunting total set by Delhi, who emerged victorious in a thrilling contest.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Has there been a player that’s had a bigger impact in their first 5 games of IPL than Jake Fraser-McGurk? 3 scores above 50, striking over 200.
The kid is a superstar!

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 27, 2024

If he wasn’t already a shoo-in, Jake Fraser-McGurk has to open for Australia at the #T20WorldCup. He did to Jasprit Bumrah. Nobody does that to Jasprit Bumrah #IPL2024 #DCvMI

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) April 27, 2024

78 off 24 balls!! Jake Fraser-McGurk what is this inning!!! �??��

— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 27, 2024

With a name like Jake Fraser-McGurk you're only destined to bat like that

— Heisenberg �?(@internetumpire) April 27, 2024

Lap , lap , reverse lap?? , reverse lap , pull and pull. Stubbs showing his full range.

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) April 27, 2024

Stubbs is going to be a superstar for SA. Remember this is a guy who averages 50 in FC cricket, and got a triple century earlier this year. #TATAIPL2024 #MIvDC

— Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) April 27, 2024

What was Cricket South Af??rica doing making St?ubbs face peak Siraj and Bumrah with red ball in cape Town, Man has all the ingredients to absolute rule the shortest format of the game!

— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) April 27, 2024

Cricket is a small? margin game and that was a small margin victory for DC vs MI. Bumrah should have started in front of Fraser MCGurk as he never played?? Bumrah before. Things might have been different.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 27, 2024

Phew. 2️⃣ Points. Swaad Aa Gaya 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/4sG1c95yNg

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 27, 2024

We gave it our all 💔#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/p54qyzB5Vx

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 27, 2024

Yet another high-scoring thriller in #ipl2024 🔥#DCvsMI
Scorecard: //t.co/s4urOa0wRJ #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/xpGxkfPo6v

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 27, 2024

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