Sun Apr 13 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Cricketer Fraser-McGurk’s IPL Struggles Continue with First-Ball Duck
**Mumbai, India** – Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk’s woes continued in the IPL 2025 on Sunday, as he was dismissed for a golden duck off the very first ball of Delhi Capitals’ innings against Mumbai Indians. Chasing a challenging 206, McGurk played a reckless shot, chipping a straightforward length ball to cover where Will Jacks took a simple catch.
Commentator Simon Doull criticized McGurk’s shot selection, describing it as “impatient” and lacking “common sense.” The dismissal was a significant blow to Delhi Capitals’ chase and gifted Mumbai Indians an early advantage.
McGurk has struggled for form throughout the season, with his only notable performance a 38-run innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad where he faced 32 balls. His slow start against Hyderabad contrasted with his opening partner Faf du Plessis’s aggressive batting.
Mumbai Indians’ innings was powered by impressive contributions from Tilak Varma (59), Ryan Rickelton (41), and Suryakumar Yadav (40), who helped recover from Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal (18). Naman Dhir’s late blitz (38* off 17 balls) further boosted their total. Delhi Capitals’ bowlers Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) and Vipraj Nigam (2/41) offered some resistance. The match continues.
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