After nearly two months of intense trading and mouth-watering action, it comes down to Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals as they battle it out for the IPL Trophy later today. Despite the likes of Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan starring in the IPL for their respective teams, only a few remain in the Sixer Market who will stake a claim as the Bull of the Final! There are a few in this game as well, who have done exceedingly well this season. For instance, those who had bought Bumrah's stocks at the beginning of the IPL would have seen a whopping 57.5% increase in their investment! Similarly, Ishan Kishan and Shikhar Dhawan would love to cap off their memorable seasons and add more value to their stocks, which currently trade at 67.60 Sixer Coins and 68.30 Sixer Coins respectively! But the setting of the Final isn't something that many of the players playing in this game would be entirely comfortable with at the moment. There are a couple of individuals, who are looking to overturn their poor run of form and make an impact for their team, namely captains Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, whose performances we will be looking into later. But the spotlight falls upon Kieron Pollard, who is one of the most successful T20 cricketers in the world. Although his recent form isn't great with a 22.30% decrease in his last nine games, Pollard's ability to win matches single-handedly is well documented. As we build towards what should be a cracking IPL final, here's some much-needed insight to help you improve your portfolio!Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man - Will Pollard Step Up for MI once again?Ever since Mumbai Indians won the bidding war for Kieron Pollard in IPL 2010, he has been one of the vital cogs in the side. Across ten seasons, MI has made five finals and won four them with Pollard playing his role to perfection in almost all those games. At the time of need, Pollard has always stepped for Mumbai with the West Indian scoring 171 runs in IPL finals at a strike-rate over 190! While he did lose his first final despite scoring 27 off just 10 balls in 2010, Pollard reserved his best for the IPL 2013 Final with a perfect match score of 150! On the receiving end on both occasions was Ravi Ashwin, who coincidentally plays for the Delhi Capitals now and is all set to resume his battle with the big West Indian today. Pollard has a decent record against Ashwin with 51 runs in 34 balls against the offie in IPL history, which should hold him in good stead ahead of this game.Having looked into his big-match credentials, one would also be keen on having a glance upon his recent form. As previously mentioned, Pollard's fantasy price is down by 22.30% in his last nine games with the all-rounder only scoring one 50+ match score in his previous five games. However, there is always a catch with Pollard! The West Indian is a genuine match-winner who can change the outcome of matches in a matter of one or two overs. This can be seen in his Runs vs Expectation value of +47.86, which is among the highest for those batting at number five or below. We did see the best of Pollard against RCB earlier this season, where he achieved a match score of 117 at Dubai, where the final takes place today. However, his IPL 2020 record against DC isn't too inspiring with a match score average of just 27.2 in three outings. With a bird's eye view of Pollard's potential and form, fantasy shareholders are left with a compelling question - is Pollard worth the investment? For starters, his stocks currently trade at just 50.40 Sixer Coins and given that he leads West Indies against New Zealand later this month, he is a good buy for the future as well, which is now becoming more and more critical. With all the signs pointing towards a Pollard-blitz in the Final and in New Zealand, your portfolio could benefit from the all-rounder's inclusion for just 50.40 Sixer Coins per Share!India Tour of Australia Beckoning - Rohit and Rahane trading at 49.60 Sixer Coins and 40 Sixer Coins!Speaking about West Indies' tour of New Zealand later this month, there's also India's much-awaited battles against Australia to look forward to with lots of opportunities arising for a profit in the Sixer Market! The most obvious candidate that stands out at the moment is Steve Smith, whose fantasy stock price of 42.50 Sixer Coins per Share could skyrocket given that he gets to play at his home turf! Apart from Smith, the duo of Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane are also ones to watch out for with both of them expected to star in the longest format. Both Rohit and Rahane, who feature today in the all-important Final, have blown hot and cold this season with their fantasy shareholders having to endure a 13% loss in their last two games. However, one must consider that both of them have been in and out of the side, which does have an effect on a player's performances. While long term value and viability is surely unquestionable, they are worth the hype even for today's summit clash. Rohit Sharma would love to make amends for his no-show the last time MI locked horns with DC! With their stocks trading at 5-Match Lows, Rohit and Rahane are indeed ones to keep tabs on ahead of this clash.And if you're not sold on their ability or potential, you could always fall back on the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, who comes into this game on the back of three 100+ match scores. Against a formidable opponent in Shreyas Iyer, who is also an excellent option at 48.90 Sixer Coins per Share, Bumrah will need to be at his best to topple Kagiso Rabada (60 Sixer Coins per Share) as the top wicket-taker in this IPL! With more viable options in Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan or the in-form Marcus Stoinis available, it's all to trade for in the Sixer Market! Who are you backing to make an impact in the IPL 2020 Final? Let us know on our social media handle @sixergame and stay updated for more exciting offers and content!
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