CSK finally came to the party as they beat SRH by 20 runs, courtesy of a handy all-round performance from Sam Curran. Having been promoted up the order, Curran vindicated the decision with a quick-fire 31, which helped him accumulate a match score of 102.84. He even picked the wicket of David Warner, who suffered a fantasy stock price decrease for the first time in four games. It wasn't just Curran who shone with both bat and ball. Jadeja, CSK's premier all-rounder, also came up with a whirlwind knock of 25, which was nearly 9 runs more than his expected runs. Although CSK looked solid for most periods, they were dealt a blow as Faf du Plessis' no-show against a rampant Sandeep Sharma (9.9% increase) saw his fantasy stock price drop by 11.7%. CSK were also given a scare by Kane Williamson, who scored his first fifty in IPL 2020. Courtesy of a match score of 97, second to only Sam Curran, Williamson's stock rose by a whopping 11.7% although he couldn't lead his side to a much-needed win.As CSK fans enjoy their team's vintage performance, IPL action keeps coming at us as Delhi Capitals take on Rajasthan Royals in Dubai today. All eyes will be upon Alex Carey, who will don the wicket-keeping gloves in the absence of star batsman Rishabh Pant. As the 2:00 PM deadline fast approaches, here's some much-needed insight into Alex Carey and his viability as a middle-order batsman to kickstart your day!Can Carey fill Pant's shoes in the DC Middle Order?Rishabh Pant's absence is a big blow to Delhi's middle order. The southpaw is one of the highest run-scorers since IPL 2018 with his attacking prowess being second to none in the DC roster. However, the onus now falls on Alex Carey, who will don the gloves as well for this game. Primarily an opener, Alex Carey has transitioned into a decent middle-order batsman. Although he doesn't offer the same qualities as the overly aggressive Pant brings to the table, Carey is valuable in his own right.Ever since he made the move into the middle order, Carey has scored over 500 runs at a strike-rate of 135. His first appearance in a full-time role in the middle order was with the Sussex Sharks in the T20 Blast last year. Despite having to shuffle around in the top order, Carey averaged a match score of 43.3. It was in the Big Bash League where he truly announced himself as an able middle-order player. With a match score average of 56.24 in ten matches, Carey played both pace and spin equally well as he held one end up in most games. This can be seen in his wicket-value of 17.29 although it did take a toll on his Runs Scored vs Expected Value of -23.67. What really stands out is how he has performed in an unfamiliar role, adding value to his case as a viable fantasy stock option. Trading at 39.80 Sixer Coins per Share, Carey should get his fair share of action against RR's Shreyas Gopal with the leggie turning the ball into him. With Rishabh Pant ruled out for a few games, we could well see the best of Carey in the Delhi middle order!Archer vs Rabada - Battle of the Pacers!Two players who have been at their best in IPL 2020 are Jofra Archer and Kagiso Rabada. Archer has been one of the most economical overs with the Barbados-born pacer only conceding more than his expected runs on one occasion. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada's fantasy stock price is up by 30.85% in his last ten games. Only once in this IPL has Rabada's match score been less than 50, throwing some light on to the impact he has had for DC. While Rabada dons the Purple Cap for the most wickets at the moment, Archer would surely love to outperform his counterpart in what should be an intriguing battle on Wednesday. With both their stocks trading at 61.50 Sixer Coins and 67.50 Sixer Coins, Rabada and Archer are indeed ones to watch out for over the next few games.With the likes of Shikhar Dhawan (59.19 Sixer Coins per Share), Steve Smith (46 Sixer Coins per Share) and Shreyas Iyer (61.80 Sixer Coins per Share) available in the Sixer Market, potential shareholders are spoilt for choice. With half of the IPL season already done and dusted, now could be the perfect time to splurge on fantasy shares, keeping in mind the four-match rule. Hop on the Real Market and add player stocks, and also keep an eye out for the 2:00 PM deadline for new supply!
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