Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada and more: Six players to keep an eye on in WTC Final

Australia's opening batter Travis Head is a big-stage performer and has showcased himself on the bigger stage with a 152-run knock in the previous WTC Final against India. With 1117 runs and three centuries this cycle, his aggressive batting provides quick runs for Australia and brings the opposition bowlers under pressure right from the start.

Marnus Labuschagne has scored 935 runs this WTC cycle, including one century and eight half-centuries. He soaks up deliveries and is always ready to build a solid innings for Australia when it matters the most.

Pat Cummins, skipper of Australia, has led his team to consecutive WTC finals. He's taken 73 wickets this cycle (second most), with five five-wicket hauls demonstrating his fiery spells and fearless leadership. He is also a reliable batter down the order.

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada brings sheer pace in his every outing. He's been Protea's go-to bowler with 47 wickets in just 10 games this cycle. The Proteas pace spearhead has scalped a wicket in every 20th delivery.

Keshav Maharaj has been South Africa's premier spinner over the years. His spin web has earned him 40 wickets in just eight matches this cycle, at an impressive average of 20.57, including two five-wicket hauls. Maharaj turns beast if the pitch starts offering spin.

David Bedingham has emerged as South Africa's batting pillar during the current WTC cycle. He piled up 645 runs, including one century and three half-centuries. David has been the leading run scorer for South Africa this cycle.