ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India vs Pakistan: X-factors for the final

#3 Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya has the potential to be a match winner

Just as Kedar Jadhav helped India finish strongly against the Lankans, it was Hardik Pandya who did that against Pakistan. He hit three sixes on a trot against Imad Wasim in the last over of the innings to help India reach 319. The all-rounder has carried his IPL form into the tournament hangover which has proved to be highly useful for his country.

Though he has struggled with the ball so far, Pandya thrives on the big occasions and has the trust of the captain. His variations with the ball along with his power hitting at the end can help India defend their crown. In ODIs, a lot depend on a team's fifth bowler and India luckily have a talented man at their disposal.