Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle shared his predictions for the highly-anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final between South Africa and India, scheduled today at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

The upcoming final of the 20-team mega event is promised to be a treat for cricket fans as the two unbeaten sides will collide for the prestigious title.

Meanwhile, West Indies great Gayle also acknowledged both sides’ power and strength and thus found it hard to pick a winner.

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

Chris Gayle also picked India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the player to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, highlighting his prowess in death bowling.

“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 said.

“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.”

It is pertinent to mention that both India and South Africa are currently unbeaten in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

South Africa won all their eight matches while India won seven as their group-stage fixture against Canada was abandoned without a ball bowled.