<p>The wait for the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2024 is about to be over. All the attention has turned towards the tournament, which is just a few days away from now. The league will begin on 22nd March and will be played till 26th May. With the kind of players each team has, it promises to be two months of enthralling entertainment.?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals likely to call Jake Fraser-McGurk as a replacement player for Harry Brook&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Going into the IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals are looming into the availability of the England star Harry Brook. The England star is likely to pull out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Things haven?t been good in his family of late.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Harry Brook recently pulled out of the Test series against England and there is no clarity if he will play in the IPL 2024. Therefore if he pulls out of the tournament, Delhi Capitals have shown their interest in young Australia star Jake Fraser-McGurk as per the reports in Code Sports.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jake Fraser-McGurk is rated as one of the most talented youngsters in Australian cricket. He came into the scene when he broke AB de Villiers? record for the fastest century in a List A game. He slammed a ton in just 29 balls.?</p>



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<p>Jake Fraser-McGurk was impressive in the BBL as well as he slammed 257 runs at a strike rate of around 160 in 9 games. His impressive run saw him making a debut for Australia in the ODI series and playing cracking knocks during the series against West Indies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jake Fraser-McGurk has been part of the Delhi Capitals franchise in the ILT20. He played for Dubai Capitals. He didn?t attract any bidders in the IPL 2024&nbsp; auction but him being young and fierce can be a perfect replacement for Harry Brook.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2024&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>Here?s the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2024?</p>



<p>Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals likely to call this star Australia player as replacement of Harry Brook

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<p><strong>DC vs RR IPL 2024:</strong> "<em>Our Fortune has changed since he joined the Playing 11</em>," said Ricky Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk, and truly, ever since McGurk got to open for Delhi Capitals, they have been a different side altogether. His brisk half-century against Rajasthan, not only kept DC alive in the tournament but achieved him a unique record in the IPL.</p>



<p>Asked to show their willows at the forefront, the audacious Australian showman, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and the uncapped Lefty Abhishek Porel took center stage for Delhi Capitals. Igniting the field with their explosive prowess, they blazed a trail of aggression, stitching together a tapestry of 60 runs within a mere four overs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/jake-1-1024x684.jpg" alt="DC vs RR: Jake Fraser-McGurk Registered a Unique Record To His Name After a 19-ball Half Century." class="wp-image-133859" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jake Fraser-McGurk and Porel (Image-BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



<p>However, it was the fourth over that emerged as the crescendo of their performance, bowled by Avesh Khan. In a display of pure audacity, McGurk unleashed a relentless assault, plundering four boundaries and two towering sixes, leaving the opposition in a state of bewilderment. Amidst the thunderous applause, Jake Fraser-McGurk hit a lightning-fast half-century in just 19 deliveries, punctuated by a majestic six that soared into the horizon.</p>



<p>He got out quickly in the next over, hitting the first ball he faced from Ravichandran Ashwin straight to a fielder at extra cover.</p>



<p>During his time at the crease, Fraser-McGurk hit seven fours and three sixes, scoring at a swift strike rate of 250. Now, he's got the record for the most fifties in less than 20 balls, beating players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sunil Narine, and Travis Head. He just took 7 innings to achieve the feat. He also has the best strike rate in the IPL 2024(Players with more than 100 runs).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Players with Half Centuries within 20 ball</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>No. of Half-Centuries (&lt;20 Balls)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jake Fraser-Mcgurk</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>KL Rahul</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Kieron Pollard</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Travis Head</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h6 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk</strong></h6>



<p>Ricky Ponting said "<em><strong>He hasn?t surprised me with what he?s done. I had a good look at him in the BBL and knew what he was capable of.?</strong></em></p>



<p>After his departure, Abhishek Porel took charge and beat the hell out of Rajasthan Bowlers. Tristan Stubbs at the later end displayed his powers and Delhi posted a big sum of 221 in their half.</p>



<p>The chase wasn't easy for Rajasthan and good innings were expected from the openers. However, Delhi bowled brilliantly at the top and restricted the boundaries to a certain extent. Sanju Samson really played a captain's knock and the game was in RR's favor as long as Sanju was standing there. </p>



<p>A controversial catch at the boundary by Shai Hope sent Sanju back to the dugout and Delhi didn't let the match go away then. They tightened their lines and restricted Rajasthan Royals 20 far from the target.</p>



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DC vs RR: Jake Fraser-McGurk Registered a Unique Record To His Name After a 19-ball Half Century.

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<p>Cricket Australia have added two superstar batters Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short to their T20 World Cup 2024 squad reserves. The tournament will be played in the United States of America and the Caribbean from 1st June to 30th June.&nbsp;</p>



<p>When Australia announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 was announced, a lot of eyebrows were raised as Jake Fraser-McGurk wasn?t named in the team. The batter set the stage on fire in <a href="https://www.iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com">IPL</a> and his not getting selected surprised many.?</p>



<p>Playing for Delhi Capitals, Jake Fraser-McGurk scored 330 runs in nine matches at an average of 36.66. However, what caught the attention of many was his strike rate of 234.04. He went after the bowlers right from the ball 1 and played brutal innings in almost every game.?</p>



<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/eng-vs-pak-1st-t20i-pakistan-playing-for-the-1st-t20i-against-england-prediction-full-squads-pakistan-tour-of-england-2024/" data-type="post" data-id="134303">ENG vs PAK 1st T20I: Pakistan Playing For The 1st T20I Against England Prediction | Full Squad | Pakistan Tour of England 2024</a></p>



<p>But with Australia having packed top-order, he wasn?t selected in the T20 World Cup 2024. However, his performances were hard to ignore as he was added to the reserves and could be in contention to make it into team if someone gets unfit.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Matthew Short also has been added to the&nbsp; reserve list for the T20 World Cup 2024. He was the Player of the Tournament in the 2022-23 edition of the BBL as he scored 458 runs and also picked 11 wickets. He also has played 9 T20Is for Australia.</p>



<p><strong>Here?s Australia's squad</strong>&nbsp;for the T20 World Cup 2024:&nbsp;</p>



<p>Mitch Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.</p>



<p><strong>Reserves:</strong>&nbsp;Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Australia's scheduled for T20 World Cup 2024</strong></h2>



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<p>Here?s?<strong>Australia's schedule for T20 World Cup 2024</strong></p>



<p>Australia v Oman ? June 5, Bridgetown, 10 am local time</p>



<p>Australia v England ? June 8, Bridgetown, 10 am local time</p>



<p>Australia v Namibia ? June 11, North Sound, 10 am local time</p>



<p>England v Scotland ? June 15, North Sound, 10 am local time</p>

T20 World Cup 2024: Australia adds two IPL superstars to their World Cup squad reserves

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<p>IPL 2024 saw many players who had a redeeming season for their franchise teams. From Abhishek Sharma?s breathtakingly aggressive opening batting alongside Head to Parag?s intense efforts in the middle order for the Royals, several players put in valiant efforts. </p>



<p>With the IPL mega auction approaching in the 2025 season, many teams have to release their very desired players; however, that might be advantageous for the players as they might find themselves in lucrative offers. </p>



<p>From the latest India debutants Abhishek and Parag to Aussies Travis Head and McGurk, let?s have a look at the topmost players who can draw attention in the mega-auction. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 10 Players expecting a price rise in IPL 2025</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#travis-head-6-80-crore">Travis Head: 6.80 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#abhishek-sharma-6-50-crore">Abhishek Sharma: 6.50 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#jake-fraser-mc-gurk-50-lakhs">Jake Fraser-McGurk: 50 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rinku-singh-55-lakhs">Rinku Singh: 55 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#riyan-parag-3-80-crore">Riyan Parag: 3.80 crore</a></li><li class=""><a href="#prabhsimran-singh-60-lakhs">Prabhsimran Singh: 60 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#shashank-singh-20-lakhs">Shashank Singh: 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#nk-reddy-20-lakhs">NK Reddy: 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#tushar-deshpande-20-lakhs">Tushar Deshpande 20 lakhs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#tilak-verma-1-74-crores">Tilak Verma: 1.74 Crores</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="travis-head-6-80-crore">Travis Head: 6.80 crore</h3>



<p>The Aussie veteran has been the star in World cricket. Since Finch?s retirement for Australia Head has been an all-format player, opening in white-ball cricket. Head since then has been unstoppable, as he led Australia to a World Cup triumph, a great display in the IPL 2024, and so in leagues around the world. </p>



<p>He was bought at a decent price of 6.80 crores, and his prices are surely going to rise by a huge amount even if SRH looks to acquire him using the RTM. Only if retained would the Aussie great see an undeserving amount. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="abhishek-sharma-6-50-crore">Abhishek Sharma: 6.50 crore</h3>



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<p>One of the most talked-of talents in the last IPL. Scoring nearly 500 runs, Sharma was the highest six-hitter in the edition, and alongside Head, he formed the IPL?s most exciting opening pair. </p>



<p>Sharma, who was recently picked as a team India player, scored an international ton. The amazing talent might look to have higher price offers from teams across the IPL, just like his mentor had in the history of the IPL. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="jake-fraser-mc-gurk-50-lakhs">Jake Fraser-McGurk: 50 lakhs</h3>



<p>Fraser-McGurk was a late inclusion for David Warner, and under Ponting?s final season, he helped establish the young Australian as one of the future stars of the IPL. The fearless and destructive opening batter will surely be seen to have higher rates once he enters the mega auction. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rinku-singh-55-lakhs">Rinku Singh: 55 lakhs</h3>



<p>The KKR batter had his best of seasons playing for the side in 2023. Since then he has been picked at such a minimal price; however, this time with the likes of big guns retained by the defending champions, Rinku might have the chance of getting his prices high in the mega auction. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="riyan-parag-3-80-crore">Riyan Parag: 3.80 crore</h3>



<p>Not very less for just a 20-year-old, the Assam batter has had a year full of fortunes from domestic to IPL season. Parag was the Royals? best batter alongside skipper Samson, and in case in the hunt to retain players like Buttler and Samson they sent Parag to the auction, he might have higher chances to increase his price. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/5-big-budget-foreign-players-who-might-face-a-significant-drop-in-their-price-in-the-ipl-2025-mega-auction/">5 big-budget foreign players who might face a significant drop in their price in the IPL 2025 mega auction</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="prabhsimran-singh-60-lakhs">Prabhsimran Singh: 60 lakhs</h3>



<p>Singh has been a constant performer in the most underperforming side of the IPL, the Punjab Kings. Singh cannot be retained in the season, and he would love to get into the auction as any team would seem to be interested in the rising talent that would boost his rates from 60 lakhs to some staggering amount. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="shashank-singh-20-lakhs">Shashank Singh: 20 lakhs</h3>



<p>Shashank was PBKS? most successful batter, as he played several innings that led to miraculous victories for the lagging side. A great bunch of shots and an intense strike rate during the death overs make him an ideal choice for teams. Not again a 20 lakh if he is sent to the auction, as the aggressive finisher would be much in demand, especially with such options lacking in Indian players. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="nk-reddy-20-lakhs">NK Reddy: 20 lakhs</h3>



<p>SRH?s late inclusion was one of their key players; the Indian all-rounder who has performed for India A was called for the Zimbabwe tour but missed it due to sustained injuries. Reddy replaced the likes of senior players Mayank, Rahul Tripathi, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiden_Markram">Aiden Markram</a>. And having proved his caliber, he will be on the radar for franchises as the probable Indian all-rounder options. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tushar-deshpande-20-lakhs">Tushar Deshpande 20 lakhs</h3>



<p>CSK?s highest wicket-taker has been one of those young talents under veteran keeper Dhoni behind the stumps. With promising domestic seasons for Mumbai and IPL greatness for Chennai Super Kings, he is likely to be one of the Indian bowlers who will remain in high demand. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tilak-verma-1-74-crores">Tilak Verma: 1.74 Crores</h3>



<p>Mumbai Indians? 2nd highest run scorer, only behind Rohit, is the most promising player who has often been thought of to find a place in the Indian team. The left-handed Andhra batter can be handed a big sum to be included in the mega auction of IPL 2025. He is to see a significant increase even if Mumbai looks to restore his services through the RTM.<br></p>

10 low-budget players who might face a significant rise in their price in the IPL 2025 mega auction

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<p dir="ltr"><span>India will star against Australia in another ICC knockout game with the qualification of the Men in Blue into the semis of the ongoing Champions Trophy. India’s biggest concern playing against the Aussies would be their star opener, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Head" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Travis Head</strong></a>. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Travis Head has a very impressive record against India in the ICC knockout events. However, adding to concerns for Aussies as well, Head’s opening partner for the Champions Trophy, Matt Short, has been ruled out due to a sudden injury. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Australia has reportedly included the travelling reserve <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Connolly" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cooper Connolly</strong></a> in the squad, replacing Matt Short in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final squad against India. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>https://x.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1896388023195210214</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Australian youngster is a like-for-like replacement for Short since he is known as a spin-bowling all-rounder who can bat both in the top order and also down the order. Connolly bowls a slow left-arm orthodox spin as the player made his debut across all three formats for Australia in 2024. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Connolly led Australia in the 2022 U-19 World Cup and made his ODI debut against England in 2024 while receiving his baggy green in tests during the second test against Sri Lanka. </span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Australia might also consider Jake Fraser-McGurk as Head’s opening partner for semis</span><span></span></h2>
<p><span><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202503/image_430x256_67c550750e584.jpg" alt="Jake Fraser-McGurk or Cooper Connolly for Australia in opening pair alongside Travis Head" width="768" height="478"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Australia earlier identified <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Fraser-McGurk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jake Fraser-McGurk</strong></a> as the ideal replacement opener for Matt Short, since he was the planned backup. However, considering his weak patch of form and also his exposed weakness to spin bowling, he might face difficulties playing against India. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>McGurk would mark his ICC debut with Australia if he gets to play in the semi-final against India. However, Cooper Connolly’s spin bowling can come in handy on the spin-favoring tracks of Dubai, while McGurk is not known to have bowled in any major game, either domestically or internationally. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Also, Connolly has shown composure as a batter compared to McGurk, who is relatively brutish and known for his high-risk game. With Travis Head already being the high-risk player in the opening pair, Connolly might come in handy as an opener if he can support him with some firm batting at the top of the order.</span></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-finals-full-schedule-venues-dates-live-streaming-details-and-timings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals - Full details</a></strong></p>

Who will Australia pick as Travis Head's opening partner in the semi-final clash against India?

Who will form Australia's semi-final opening pair alongside Travis Head? Youngsters Jake Fraser-McGurk and Cooper Connolly are in line to make their ICC event debut.