India will face South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday. India qualified for the summit clash after defeating England by 68 runs in the semifinal, marking their third consecutive ICC final appearance. Unbeaten throughout the tournament with eight successive wins, India posted a target of 171 runs against England, thanks to a half-century from Rohit Sharma and a solid 47 from Suryakumar Yadav. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav took six wickets between them in the second innings. India aims to lift their second title, having first won in 2007.

The final will be held at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on June 29 at 8 PM IST (10:30 AM local time). The live toss will happen at 7:30 PM IST.

South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, also remained unbeaten in the tournament and defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semifinal. This is their first T20 World Cup final, and they aim to make history.

Key Players to Watch

India:

  • Hardik Pandya: The dynamic all-rounder is known for his explosive batting and has been India’s best pick of this World Cup season.
  • Rohit Sharma: Known for his explosive starts, Rohit has been a consistent run-scorer and will be crucial in giving India a solid foundation.
  • Jasprit Bumrah: The spearhead of India’s bowling attack, Bumrah’s ability to deliver under pressure makes him a vital asset.

South Africa:

  • Quinton de Kock: The wicketkeeper-batsman has been a revelation this tournament, scoring crucial runs at the top of the order.
  • Kagiso Rabada: Rabada’s pace and accuracy have troubled the best of batsmen, making him a key weapon for South Africa.
  • David Miller: Miller’s finishing abilities have turned the tide in South Africa’s favor on multiple occasions, making him a player to watch in the final overs.

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