‌Twitter reacts to Fraser-McGurk recreating Joel Garner’s massive hit onto SCG roof

12/08/2023

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Joel Garner will always be remembered for his fierce bowling and his incredible records in Test cricketing history. However, today in the Big Bash League, the West Indies great for remembered for his batting exploits when Jake Fraser-McGurk landed a ball atop the Members' pavilion at the SCG.

After Josh Philippe and Steve Smith got Sydney Sixers off to a good start with a 58 run stand in just 5.1 overs, Melbourne Renegades fought their way back into the game with back to back wickets. Smith and Moises Henriques stabilized the innings but both were back into the hut, along with Tom Curran, in a span of eight balls to leave the hosts reeling at 135/5 in 16.2 overs. However, a brisk finish by Jordan Smith and Jack Edwards ensured that the team for New South Wales finished at a competitive score of 175.

In response, three of Melbourne’s top four were dismissed for single digits as the hosts took over proceedings as Dwarshuis and Jackson Bird decimated the top order. One guy, however, in the form of Fraser-McGurk stood tall amidst the pressure. While he ended up scoring a 24-ball 48, it was one shot that left fans reminiscing about the past.

On the last ball of the seventh over, Fraser-McGurk, playing on 33 off 16, decided to continue the onslaught by attacking a full delivery by Edwards. He cleared his leg and smashed the ball over cow-corner. The sound of the bat and the trajectory of the ball immediately signalled as something special was on the cards. As the ball finally dropped, it landed on the Members' stand and bounced out of the park.

Twitter almost instantly went into a frenzy and reminded people of the shot the great Joel Garner had hit against the Aussies in the 1986-87 season.

Joel Garner sic video:

https://youtu.be/qiSae_bxdJU?si=aO3P2e5hGmZV-p_w&t=50s

IPL is near and people should have a look at this talent!

OUT OF THE GROUND!!!

Jake Fraser-McGurk you star 🔥#BBL13 #GoldenMoment @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/qfcOm2LtYD
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 8, 2023

What a shot!!

pic.twitter.com/UBLJDKYNSw
— virat Sharma (@viratSharm69964) December 8, 2023

Absolute madness!

Fraser Mcgurk certainly has a method to his madness. I have never seen someone hit a bigger six. That was huge!
— Manan Vaya (@VayaManan) December 8, 2023

Ball just went sailing!

Wowww Fraser McGuruk that six to the upper deck

Warra stroke play 🤤🤤#BBL2023
— Soham M ll ODIS PE LAANAT (@103of49Wankhede) December 8, 2023

Big player!

Watched Jake Fraser-McGurk precisely once but already a contender for the most Big Bash League player pic.twitter.com/O9DPfEkdha
— Dan (@thetopbinsblog) December 8, 2023

Hahaha! True that!

Wonder if a few IPL franchises are having a look at Jake Fraser-McGurk this Big Bash.

Auction is December 19… #BBL13
— Justin Edwards (@JEdwardsFOX) December 8, 2023

He is gonna make some name there!