A firm grip on emotions will be crucial as the formidable Indian team is desperate to end its 11-year-old ICC title drought.
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India's campaign in the tournament has been remarkably similar to the one in the ODI World Cup in 2023 where they lost the final match against Australia.
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Superstar Virat Kohli has had a quiet tournament, something that was not not expected after his prolific season in the preceding IPL.
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Rohit Sharma, on the contrary, has shown the way to other batters in the side and his innings will hold massive importance in the final.
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On the other hand, South Africa's only triumph in ICC events was Champions Trophy in 1998. They head into the final with hopes and dreams of their own.
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Labelled chokers for the better of their international cricket journey, the Proteas will be determined to shed that dubious tag for good.
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They would be expecting runs from the opening pair of Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. Heinrich Klaasen will also be in focus.
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South Africa's pace department has been on fire but the wrath of Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj's spin cannot be overlooked.