A big final can be daunting for the favourite team as well. 'What if we have a bad day at the office? What if we don't have the rub of the green?' These questions often crop up to play spoil sport to the morale of a side that may have been impeccable in its performance through a long tournament.

Mumbai Indians showed no insecurity for the uncontrollables and displayed a clear mind, a pragmatic strategy to lift the IPL trophy on Tuesday.