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Man of the Match Performances in IPL Finals

Our cricket frenzy nation is gearing up for the IPL 2019. New set of IPL fantasy cricket teams built by sports fans will play alongside the eight IPL teams. These are IPL fantasy league teams of real players who will compete with each other. It will base on their statistical performance in actual games.

Sports fans will be able to choose their teams at a variable entry fee from the pool of players. It will base on their understanding and analytics of the game. And win or lose based on the actual performance of these players in the IPL online cricket games series.

All IPL fantasy cricket fans know how exciting every final of the event becomes. With thousands of crazy cricket spectators in the stadium and millions sitting in front of TV sets, every final match is a moment of the tournament.

Let us walk down the memory lane recollect the performances MoM in the first 6 IPL finals:

Yusuf Pathan – 56 (39) and 3/22 – RR V CSK, 2008 at Mumbai

In this match, Yusuf Pathan was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan picking 3/22 in 4 overs. Also, he made 56 runs after Rajasthan lost a couple of matches early. Pathan’s all-rounding effort earned him the MoM in the first ever IPL final.

Anil Kumble 4/16 – RCB v DC, 2009 at Johannesburg

In this match, Anil Kumble dismissed some crucial batsmen of Deccan Charger. The team has the particular blow when Kumble dismissed Adam Gilchrist for 0. Kumble was the MoM for his intense spell where he picked 4 for 16 in 4 overs.

Suresh Raina – 57* (35) and 1/21 – MI V CSK, 2010 in Mumbai

In this match, Suresh Raina was the MoM for his all-rounding efforts. He batted, remained not out at 57*and held Chennai Super Kings’ innings. It was his batting efforts that defeated Mumbai Indians in that final match of IPL 2010.

Murali Vijay – 95 (52) – RCB V CSK, 2011 in Chennai

In this match, Murali Vijay was rightly the MoM for his magnificent 95. Vijay’s 95 and Dhoni’squickfire 22 helped Chennai Super Kingsreach a match-winning total of 205.

Manvinder Bisla – 89 (48) – KKR V CSK, 2012 in Chennai

In this match, ManvinderBisla’s match-winning 89 earned him his maiden MoM. Against Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders had a terrible start. It was for Bisla’s 89 runs performance, KKR won the trophy.

Kieron Pollard – 60 (32) – MI V CSK, 2013 in Kolkata

In this match, Kieron Pollard’s 60 gave him the MoM award in 2013 IPL final. CSK were again in the finals and playing against MI. Pollard of MI batted well and scored 60 to bring MI their first IPL trophy.

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