Watch: Aakash Chopra’s wild prediction on Jake Fraser-McGurk comes true instantly in CSK vs DC clash
Published - 05 Apr 2025, 04:05 PM | Updated - 05 Apr 2025, 11:37 PM
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Khaleel Ahmed has given a perfect start to Chennai Super Kings as he dismissed Jake Fraser-McGurk for a duck in just five balls during their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 5.
After four dot balls, the pressure mounted on the aggressive Australian batter, who looked to go for a big shot off a well-planned delivery, but Chennai Super Kings’ plan worked fabulously. CSK had clearly studied the Delhi Capitals opener’s strength—his love for hitting straight down the ground.
Khaleel Ahmed dismisses Jake Fraser-McGurk for duck
However, Khaleel decided to stick to a smart back-of-length line instead of pitching in his hitting arc and successfully frustrated Fraser-McGurk. Finally, when the DC star got a length ball around off, he cleared his front leg and went for the big shot across the line but couldn’t connect cleanly.
The ball went high off the lower part of the bat, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who was stationed at mid-on, calmly backpedaled and completed a clean reverse-cup catch. The Chepauk crowd erupted as CSK struck early against DC in the ongoing IPL 2025 clash.
However, Khaleel was not just lucky; it was a perfectly executed plan to trade the dangerous Fraser-McGurk before he could settle in to dent CSK’s hopes in the ongoing encounter.
Aakash Chopra's prediction comes true in IPL 2025 clash
Interestingly, former Indian batter and commentator Aakash Chopra had predicted the DC opener’s dismissal in the same fashion. After the four straight dot balls, Chopra had said on-air that Jake Fraser-McGurk could not resist him from going for the big one, and in the very next ball, the Aussie star took the risk and paid the price.
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Numbers show Jake Fraser-McGurk struggles outside Delhi
Meanwhile, Jake Fraser-McGurk has been a beast in Delhi, but when it comes to other venues, his bat remains silent in the IPL. In just 5 innings at Delhi, the Australian hard-hitter has smashed 222 runs at an average of 44.4 and an outstanding strike rate of 274.
However, away from home, Delhi Capitals star’s numbers have dipped. In 7 innings away, Fraser-McGurk has managed only 147 runs, averaging just 21 with a strike rate of 148.5. On the other hand, Khaleel has been on fire in the ongoing IPL 2025 with the Chennai Super Kings.
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Khaleel Ahmed emerges as CSK's powerplay specialist in the IPL 2025
Khaleel Ahmed has been a powerplay specialist for CSK so far in the ongoing IPL 2025. In three of the four matches so far, the former DC pacer has struck in his very first over. The CSK star removed Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals, and now sent back Jake Fraser-McGurk in the ongoing IPL 2025 game against the Capitals.
Speaking about the match, DC looks in a strong position despite losing the two wickets against CSK at the Chepauk Stadium. Delhi’s current score reads 76/2 in nine overs.
Delhi captain and star spin all-rounder Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul are currently tackling CSK’s spin challenge bravely as the DC aims to post a strong total on the board.
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