ICC World Cup 2019: Players who could be the 'X-factor' for their respective teams

#7. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)

Fakhar Zaman is a hard-hitting batsman

Fakhar Zaman's name is still etched in the minds of every Indian courtesy his match-winning century against India in the Champions Trophy 2017.

He is the only Pakistani batsman with an ODI double-hundred to his name. He is an explosive opening batsman and loves scoring big runs. He may be inconsistent, but can never be ruled out of the game. On his given day he can win matches on his own.

The English conditions also suit him and have already scored a century and half-century in the ongoing series against England. He is surely the X-factor for Pakistan and if they want to repeat their CT17 heroics, then they would hope Zaman to go all guns blazing this tournament.

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#8. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)

Kagiso Rabada has been in a good form

Kagiso Rabada was in a sensational form throughout the IPL and it even helped the Delhi Capitals to qualify into the playoffs. He is lethal both in the powerplays and in the death overs. His presence in the South African team makes their bowling look much stronger.

The Proteas have often been labelled as "the chokers" for their ability of not winning the matches in the knockout stages. Their batting looks fine with Amla, de Kock, du Plessis in their ranks and it all boils down to their bowling to pull up their socks in this mega event.

Rabada with all his skills and abilities could provide an edge to the Proteas in the English given that it is going to be run-fest for the batsmen and the team who bowls well will triumph most of the time. He is the potential game changer for his team and may well provide an impetus to South Africa, who'll be willing to erase their cliched tag this World Cup.