NEW DELHI: The trend of batsmen dominating bowlers continued as the Delhi Capitals set a new record for their highest-ever powerplay score in IPL history. This milestone was achieved during their match against the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.
Riding on a 15-ball fifty by opener
Jake Fraser-McGurk
, Delhi amassed 92 without any loss in the mandatory powerplay of six overs.
Highest Powerplay scores in the IPL
- 125/0 SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
- 105/0 KKR vs RCB Bengaluru 2017
- 100/2 CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
- 93/1 PBKS vs KKR Kolkata 2024
- 92/0 DC vs MI Delhi 2024 *
- 90/0 CSK vs MI Wankhede 2015
Fraser-McGurk was on fire. With each delivery, he showcased his prowess, dispatching the ball to all corners of the ground. Sixes soared into the sky, and boundaries flowed effortlessly off his bat. The opposing team's bowlers struggled to contain him.
Fraser-McGurk equalled his own record for the fastest fifty in IPL history. He also notched up 15-ball against Sunrisers Hyderabad in this IPL season.
The crowd was in awe of his performance. Even his teammates on the sidelines watched in amazement, inspired by his incredible display of skill and determination.
The right-hander's blitzkrieg of 84 off just 27-ball ended when he holed out to Mohammad Nabi at deep midwicket off
Piyush Chawla
. He smacked 11 fours and 6 sixes during his whirlwind knock.
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