T20 World Cup 2024: 3 reasons why India will beat South Africa in the final
2. Rohit Sharma factor
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has ticked the boxes as a batsman and captain in T20 World Cup 2024. Be it playing the game with intent, making tactical decisions on the field, Rohit Sharma has been nothing short of a marvel, Under his tutelage, the Men in Blue are unbeaten in this competition.
Notably, Rohit Sharma has won five IPL titles as a captain and knows a thing or two about churning out results in the final. They have a clear shot at ending the ICC title drought this time around. The last time India won the ICC trophy was back in 2013 when they beat England in the Champions Trophy final.
3. India have a superior bowling attack
India’s bowling unit comprises a mix of pace and spin, offering variety that can exploit the pitch conditions in Barbados. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav have done pretty well by not only keeping the batters in check but also took wickets at crucial stages.
Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets whereas Bumrah has taken 13 wickets. Kuldeep has bagged 10 wickets. The aforementioned bowlers are the leading wicket-takers for Team India. It is highly likely that Men in Blue’s bowling attack might do better than South Africa’s.
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