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

#1 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh with the man of the match award

X factor means to have a special talent or a significant impact. Which current Indian player epitomises that more than Yuvraj Singh? The southpaw oozes class whenever he bats and has done that on two occasions in this tournament. Against Pakistan, Yuvi scored a 32-ball 53 which also helped him earn the man of the match award.

He made sure India crossed the finishing line against South Africa without much fuss and ended the game with a trademark six. India have batted exceedingly well in the Champions Trophy as their top three batsmen look in supreme touch. But against a strong Pakistani bowling unit, India's middle order might come into play and Yuvraj will be at the forefront of it.

He might have to help finish the innings on the front foot or stabilise the innings in case of early wickets. In any way, just as in the past, Yuvraj Singh was and still is India's X factor.