Chris Gayle points out player to watch out for during T20 World Cup 2024 final

The T20 World Cup 2024 final will see two undefeated teams, India and South Africa, compete in Barbados. India aims to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2007, while South Africa strives to win their first World Cup. Looking forward to the match at Kensington Oval, Gayle finds it difficult to choose a winner.

“It’s going to be a tough call with both teams playing excellent and aggressive cricket throughout the tournament," he said. “We have a final fit for the occasion."

Gayle highlighted Jasprit Bumrah as a potential game-changer for India against South Africa's batting lineup. Bumrah has taken 13 wickets in seven matches with an impressive T20 economy rate of 4.12, including a spell of 2/12 against England in the semi-final.

 “India are going to be so hard to beat. They bat so deep and in Jasprit Bumrah, have a world-class death bowler who can break the hearts of the opponents," Gayle noted.

“In contrast, I picked South Africa as a dark horse before the tournament began, and it is very special to see them finally reach their first final after so many semi-final upsets.

“Getting over the hump and winning a World Cup is so special and if they can do it, it will create memories that will last a lifetime for the players and the nation,” he added.