source : InsideSport
For over a decade, several top-tier sports teams have been haunted by the dreaded “choker” label. This term, harsh but prevalent, is used to describe teams that consistently dominate during early stages of competitions but stumble at crucial moments in the semifinals or finals. The psychology behind these repeated failures is a fascinating and complex aspect of sports, affecting teams across various disciplines.
The spotlight will undoubtedly be on the key players from both sides. South Africa’s bowlers, including Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi, have been instrumental in their team’s success, consistently taking crucial wickets and maintaining tight bowling spells. India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel, has similarly been a cornerstone of their campaign. On the batting front, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav have been in stellar form, while fans eagerly await whether Virat Kohli will finally deliver a match-winning performance on the grand stage.
The highly anticipated final will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados, West Indies, at 8 p.m. Indian Standard Time, and will be streamed live on the Star Network. As the world watches, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will finally break the curse and bag the coveted T20 World Cup? Will it be India or South Africa? Only time will tell which team will ultimately lift the trophy and banish their past demons.
