India vs South Africa is going to be the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 29th June 2024 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The match is being called the battle between the two teams who are desperate for a World Cup trophy.
India won the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the T20 World Cup in 2007. Around 13 years have passed since India lifted a World Cup trophy despite having the best players in the world. On the other hand, South Africa is yet to win a World Cup trophy. Surprisingly, despite having legendary players, the Proteas have reached the final of a World Cup for the first time ever. Their victory against Afghanistan was their first victory in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Both India and South Africa have remained unbeaten in the tournament. South Africa looked a bit shaky in the first few matches of the T20 World Cup 2024. However, they completely dominated the semi-finals and will hope to dominate the finals as well. On the other hand, India finally got their revenge for the humiliating loss they suffered in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. They defeated England by a big margin of 68 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final. They have all the tools to win the final. Which team will win the final? Let’s try to find out.
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Match Details
- Match: India vs South Africa
- Date: 29 June 2024
- Timing: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Live Stream: Online on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports TV Channel
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados offers an equal contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers here get opportunities for bounce and swing, while spinners also find assistance during the middle overs. Teams batting first often have an advantage on this ground. About 2/3rd of the matches held at the stadium have been won by the teams batting first.
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Weather Forecast
There is a massive 80% chance of rain during the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Fortunately, the game has a reserve day on 30 June, which can be used if a game of at least 10 overs per side is not able to be completed on the 29th of June. However, even on Sunday, 30 June, there is a 60% of chance of rain during the game.
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs
Also Read: T20 World Cup Winners List: From 2007 to 2024, Each Team Which Has Lifted the Trophy
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Top Players to Watch Out For
- Virat Kohli: The Indian run machine has a dismal average of around 10 in this World Cup. This is way below his standards. Kohli will definitely seek to improve his stats by playing a match-winning knock. He is a big-match player and can fire in the most significant game of the tournament.
- Kagiso Rabada: The South African pacer is one of the top wicket-takers in the world. He has bowled well throughout the tournament and can again turn up the heat in the final.
- Jasprit Bumrah: The best bowler in the world is definitely going to be a key factor in the final. The performance of Bumrah can ultimately prove to be the key difference between the two teams.
IND vs SA: T20 World Cup 2024 Final- Which Team Will Win the Match?
Both India and South Africa have played good cricket, but Barbados’ pitch could prove to be more beneficial for the tall South African pacers. Indian top order could struggle, and the middle order might not survive the ultimate test. Ultimately, South Africa is expected to lift their first World Cup trophy.
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