India vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2019: Key Indian players to watch out for

Proteas has lost 2 of their world cup matches before this which will provide the Men in Blue with an extra edge as they'll enter the tournament with positives from their previous warm-up match. However, this long break before the big tournament can go either way for the Indian cricket team. Lets have a look at these key players who will play a crucial role for India in today's match. 

Virat Kohli- When we talk about exceptional batting, Indian skipper, Virat Kohli is the first player that comes to our mind. With his form in the past few years and the way he has sharpened his batting skills makes him the best in the world. When we talk about setting up huge totals or chasing humongous runs, it will be the Indian skipper who will lead the team from the front. Recently, he was also seen practicing his bowling skills in the net. 

Jasprit Bumrah- Bumrah, who'll play his first 50 overs World Cup will be the most crucial bowler for the team. From a player who made his remark in IPL for his team Mumbai Indians to an integral part of the Indian cricket team, Bumrah has come a long way. Bumrah will play a crucial role in restricting the South African batsmen to a defendable total or to defend the total set up by our Indian batters. His variations in bowling makes it difficult for the players to tackle him. 

Hardik Pandya- The Indian team has both great batters and bowlers in their side; however, they lacked an extraordinary all-rounder since a long time. With Pandya in the team, the biggest challenge to find a great all-rounder has been resolved. Pandya has showcased his ability to perform well in a pressure situation several times.