Break free from the 'chokers' moniker, will you please?

India and South Africa both unbeaten throughout nearly a month of cricket spanning the USA and the Caribbean will engage in a fiery showdown at the historic Kensington Oval on Saturday in the eagerly awaited T20 World Cup 2024 finalBoth teams are determined to end their prolonged quests for glory in this shortest format of the game The tournament which has witnessed a mix of quality entertainment and varying attendances has culminated in a showdown between arguably the two strongest contendersIndia asserted their dominance with a commanding 68run victory over defending champions England in Guyana setting the stage for their appearance in the final Meanwhile South Africa secured their spot after a convincing ninewicket triumph over Afghanistan in Trinidad marking their first senior mens final appearance since claiming the inaugural Champions Trophy in Bangladesh back in 1998Over the years South Africa has grappled with the label of chokers a tag often attributed to their inability to convert promising campaigns into championship victories Skipper Aiden Markram reflecting on their journey emphasized the teams focused approach and individual motivations We havent spoken about it to be honest I think its a personal and individual motivation that you get to a final to earn the opportunity to hopefully lift the trophy he remarked after the win over the Afghans So you reflect back to five months ago we couldnt get over the line in that semifinal and you look at here a few things went our way We managed to win the game and we found ourselves in the finalSouth Africas flawless campaign included topping Group D with a perfect record and triumphs in all three Super Eight encounters which included wins over formidable opponents like England and cohosts West Indies and the USA Markram highlighted the teams belief in their ability to compete at the highest level and expressed confidence in their preparation leading up to the finalOn the other hand India enters the final determined to erase the bitter memory of their loss to Australia in the 50over World Cup final on home soil just last year Despite Indias pivotal role in T20 cricket exemplified by the immensely successful Indian Premier League their lone T20 World Cup triumph dates back 17 years The Champions Trophy victory in 2013 remains their last major titleAlso ReadHope springs eternalCaptain Rohit Sharma underscored Indias composed demeanor throughout the tournament attributing their success to maintaining calm under pressure Weve approached each game with composure making wise decisions Rohit affirmed Indias spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel played pivotal roles in dismantling Englands batting lineup in the semifinals each claiming three wickets Additionally the team boasts Jasprit Bumrah one of the most lethal fast bowlers in T20 cricketRohit along with fellow opener Virat Kohli both seasoned campaigners in international cricket are eager to seize the opportunity for glory possibly in their final appearance in such a prestigious tournament While Rohit has been the leading runscorer in the tournament with 248 runs Kohli seeks to make a significant impact after a relatively subdued performance thus farThe atmosphere at Kensington Oval steeped in the rich history of West Indies cricket promises to be electric with a sizable contingent of passionate Indian supporters expected to add fervor to the occasion As both teams prepare to write a new chapter in their cricketing legacies the final presents an opportunity for redemption celebration and the fulfillment of longheld aspirationsWith AFP inputs