Handsome rewards
Chhangte's move to Chennaiyin has paid handsome rewards with the 22-year-old enjoying one of his best season. He is a willing runner down that left wing for Owen Coyle's side, an ever-present outlet in attack.
His electric pace and trickery make him a very difficult customer to deal, with and more often than not leaves defenders in his wake. He has improved his finishing as the season has progressed, often finding himself in the right place at the right time.
Hard worker
Importantly, most of his goals have come in crucial games with the latest two coming in either leg of Chennaiyin's play-off tie against FC Goa.
"He (Chhangte) was the one that has worked really hard. Chhangte does very difficult things very easily. Penetrating behind the lines is a very tough thing in football to do, but he does that with ease. He works so hard for the team," said Coyle.
Regular sight
Prabir is also an ever-present option for ATK down the right wing. Das also does not lack for pace and uses it to good effect. The sight of the 26-year-old galloping down the wing to get into promising positions is a regular sight in ATK's matches.
However, his main weapon is his crosses. Prabir's deliveries into the box is dangerous to say the least and ATK forwards Roy Krishna and David Williams will stand testimony to that. Krishna and Williams scored a goal each from his crosses in the second leg of their play-off tie against Bengaluru FC as ATK completed a terrific comeback.
Exciting battle
Incidentally, both Prabir and Chhangte do their work defensively as well. Prabir perhaps a bit more, thanks to his role as a wing-back. However, Chhangte does not lag far behind and is seen regularly helping out left-back Jerry Lalrinzuala.
As much as the Chhangte and Prabir offensive skills are going to be key in the final, their defensive work in trying to nullify each other will be crucial. It's a battle that promises excitement and intrigue.