What a day it was in the Sixer Market as fantasy shareholders witnessed two sensational centuries, albeit in different formats. Alex Carey scored the first ton of the BBL season and oversaw a massive gain of 27.7% at the expense of Chris Lynn and the Brisbane Heat. The southpaw was in sublime touch as he took the bowling attack to the cleaners. In reply, the Heat couldn't come anywhere near to the Strikers total with Peter Siddle picking three wickets and earning a fantasy increase of nearly 9%. But he wasn't the Bull of the Market as young Rahmanullah Gurbaz slammed a ton on ODI debut against the Irish. The youngster was at his attacking best with a match score of 124.10 and an increase of 16.2% to show for his efforts. He was well complemented by Rashid Khan, who achieved a match score of 87 to see a marginal increase in his fantasy stock value. Despite the best efforts of the Irish batsmen, it was all about Gurbaz's stellar start in the ODI format that hogged the limelight on Thursday.The action continues on Friday as well with as many as four matches being scheduled across three formats! While England and Sri Lanka lock horns once again at the Galle International Stadium, two blockbuster BBL matches also come our way. Not to mention the second ODI between Bangladesh and West Indies, for whom the spotlight will be on Rovman Powell. The all-rounder has been in the mix for the Windies for quite some time now but hasn't really nailed a spot in the side. But with most of the big guns opting out of the Bangladesh tour, now might be the time for Powell to stamp his authority in this format! But is he the real deal in the Market? Here's an insight into Powell and the rest of the Sixer Market!Big Knock On the Horizon for Powell? Stock Trading at 32.20 Sixer Coins per Share!Rovman Powell has long been touted for big things in the international circuit but has only shown glimpses of his ability. The all-rounder, who was an integral part of their ICC World Cup 2019 build-up, averages in the mid-20s with the bat, which isn't too trustworthy. However, in a relatively weak West Indies set-up, his experience is worth its weight in gold. With his stocks currently trading at 32.20 Sixer Coins per Share, Rovman Powell will ideally be one of the hot picks in the Sixer Market. He even showed what he is capable of with a cameo in the first ODI. But if he is to justify his billing as a genuine all-rounder, Powell will need to overcome Bangladesh's resourceful bowling attack on Friday.It wouldn't be easy for Powell against the duo of Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan, who is on a roll in the ODI format. Apart from the 7% increase he oversaw in the previous ODI, Shakib has registered a match score of 100 or more on 7 occasions in his last ODIs. As for Mustafizur Rahman, he has added incisiveness to his bowling, making him a threat with the new ball. And it isn't just the Bangla bowlers. Tamim Iqbal, who missed out after getting a start on Wednesday, is another to watch out for with the elegant Liton Das itching to get going against the Windies!Khawaja and Wade in action in BBL Double-Header! Will the southpaws deliver under pressure?Speaking of elegance, there aren't many who are as aesthetic as Usman Khawaja and the returning Matthew Wade in the BBL. While Khawaja has a point to prove in the ongoing BBL against the Sixers, Matt Wade will lead the side against Perth Scorchers today. Both of them have promised a big knock over the last few weeks. Khawaja, in particular, has underwhelmed a touch with a fantasy price drop of 8.69% in his previous five matches. With his stocks trading at a reasonable price of 43.40 Sixer Coins per Share, Khawaja could well be a hot commodity in the Market. As for Matthew Wade, his exploits in last year's BBL is well-documented, and if an encore of the same is on the cards, fantasy shareholders are in for a real treat today as we enter the business end of the tournament! With the race for fantasy stocks intensifying, who are you going to buy? Watch out for new supply at 2:00 PM IST!
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