South Australia’s explosive opener, Jake Fraser-McGurk, has etched his name in cricket history with a jaw-dropping 29-ball century, breaking the previous fastest century record in List A cricket. The 23-year-old batter achieved this milestone during a Marsh Cup match against Tasmania at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide, setting the cricketing world abuzz.
Record-Breaking Knock: 125 Runs off 38 Balls
Fraser-McGurk came out all guns blazing in a high-pressure run-chase after Tasmania posted a mammoth total of 435, the highest in Australian domestic one-day history.
Opening the innings, McGurk took a few balls to settle before unleashing a flurry of sixes and fours, reaching his century in just 29 balls, breaking AB de Villiers’ 2015 record of 31 balls.
His final score? 125 runs off 38 balls
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 13
- Strike Rate: 328.94
Though South Australia eventually lost by 37 runs, Jake’s innings will be remembered for years.
From IPL Flop to Domestic Hero
McGurk’s rise to stardom hasn’t been linear. After an average performance for Australia A against India A in Kanpur—where he scored 23, 36, and 5 in three innings—many had questioned his form. But this blistering knock silenced all doubters.
Even in IPL 2025, after a phenomenal 2024 season where he smashed 330 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of over 230, his performance dipped in 2025 with only 55 runs in 6 matches. Still, Delhi Capitals retained him for ₹9 crore—clearly seeing his explosive potential
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Jake Fraser-McGurk’s Career Summary (As of Oct 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 7 | 98 | 14.00 | 132.43 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| T20I | 8 | 115 | 14.37 | 133.72 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| List A | 32 | 653 | 24.18 | 134.63 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| T20 (All) | 88 | 1689 | 20.34 | 150.26 | 11 | 0 | 95 |
Despite struggling to cross 50 in international cricket, this List A performance could push him closer to an Australia recall.
How the 29-Ball Century Happened: Over-by-Over Breakdown
- Overs 1–2: Barely faced any deliveries, just 1 run off 1 ball
- Over 3: Exploded with 32 runs off Sam Rainbird (4 sixes, 2 fours)
- Over 5: Reached 50 off just 18 balls (Fastest in Australian domestic one-day history)
- Over 9: Brought up his 100 with 3 sixes, a four, and a single
- Over 10: Hammered 4 consecutive fours and a six off Paddy Dooley
- Over 12: Dismissed while trying to continue the onslaught
Reaction From the Cricketing World
Even rival skipper Jordan Silk praised McGurk’s innings:
“It’s probably an innings I’ll never see again. Some of the cleanest ball-striking I’ve witnessed.”
Jake himself admitted:
“Maybe I’ve played like that in a video game, but never in real life. Felt like everything went my way today.”
What’s Next for Fraser-McGurk?
- T20 World Cup 2025: He narrowly missed selection earlier, but performances like these demand attention
- Australia Recall: Currently out of ODI and T20 squads, but with this momentum, selectors may reconsider
- IPL 2026: His retention by DC might now look like a steal rather than a risk
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Jake Fraser-McGurk’s 29-ball century wasn’t just a display of power—it was a statement. From being overlooked in national squads to smashing records, Jake’s journey is a reminder of how quickly tides can turn in cricket. While questions still remain about his consistency, this innings puts him firmly back in the spotlight.
