4. Combination of Dhoni and Yuvraj

In the Indian team for CT 2017, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh are the most experienced players. In crunch situations, they will be the crucial cogs for India. it can be expected that this will be their last Champions Trophy and they must be looking to play in this event like never before and this could inspire the rest of the team as well. Dhoni is still one of the best wicket-keepers in the world and Yuvraj is a proven limited-overs legend.

5. Lethal Death bowling

A major factor that turns the table in India’s favor is the presence of bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the squad, who are pretty lethal in slog overs. The two pacers have been thoroughly magnificent in the IPL and their attacking and economical death bowling has been one of the main reasons for their franchises’ success. If they both clicked on the same day then the opposition will have a very tough time trying to score runs in the slog overs.