T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Three India players who can be a threat to South Africa

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Team India will lock horns with South Africa in the highly-anticipated ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final. The showdown will get underway on June 29, Saturday at Kensington Oval in Barbados (8:00 PM - IST).

The Men in Blue defeated England in the second semi-final by 68 runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the third time in their history. Team India won their maiden title by beating Pakistan in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup.

The last time they reached the final was back in the 2014 edition when they lost to Sri Lanka in the showdown. It remains to be seen how they will approach the high-voltage contest this time around.

India will bank on their key players to showcase their strength in the battle. Let's now take a glimpse at the three Indian players who are expected to pose a serious threat to South Africa in the final.

1. Virat Kohli: India's run-machine might not have delivered the goods for the team in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He scored just 75 runs in this edition. However, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma is least concerned about Kohli's form before stating that the veteran cricketer is probably saving for the finals. Kohli who radically understands the nuances of the game is expected to pose a threat to South Africa in the final.

2. Rishabh Pant: It is no secret that Rishabh Pant has all the potential to change the course of a match with his fearless brand of cricket. He could be a potential game-changer for the Men in Blue in the final, courtesy of his quick scoring and innovative shot selections, a trait which will come in handy in the electrifying clash. Having played 7 games so far, he mustered 171 runs and is expected to take the bowling attack to the cleaners.

3. Jasprit Bumrah: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to play a substantial role in the team's success in the final against South Africa. His bowling variations, including slower balls and bouncers, might come in handy on Barbados pitch as he will not only look forward to containing runs but also take wickets in crunch situations. The right-arm paceman has accounted for 13 dismissals in seven games.