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The Men in Blue will be aiming to end their drought for an ICC trophy since 2013's Champions Trophy and also win their first T20 World Cup since 2007's inaugural edition in South Africa.

All eyes will be on India's top gun, Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently in top form at the marquee event. The India pacer has picked up 13 wickets after playing seven matches in the tournament. He only has an average of 8.15. The 30-year-old's top form will definitely give India an edge in the final showdown.

Meanwhile, South Africa will be confident in their wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen's form, who has helped their batting lineup chase big targets. However, only time will tell who will have the final laugh in the crucial match.

Both South Africa and India have been the only sides to stay unbeaten in the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup after displaying a stupendous performance in the marquee event.

However, in the history of the T20 World Cup, we have never seen a winner that has gone unbeaten throughout the tournament.

The Men in Blue will have an upper hand in the match as they have clinched 14 wins in their previous 26 matches, while South Africa only have 11 victories.

Both teams have had a contrasting run in the tournament. The Rohit Sharma-led side has dominated each side that they have faced in the tournament, including heavyweights like Australia, Pakistan, and England.

While the Proteas have, on numerous occasions, escaped by a narrow margin en route to the final. Bangladesh and Nepal gave them a run for their money in the group stage. In their final game of the Super 8 against the co-hosts, the West Indies, they almost sealed their exit while chasing the revised target of 123.

India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, and Ryan Rickelton.

(ANI)

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On June 13, a shocking incident surfaced in the Malad West area of Mumbai in which a 26-year-old doctor from Malad West alleged that he found a human finger in an ice cream cone.

According to the police, the finger found in the ice cream is that of Omkar Pote, Assistant Operator Manager working in Fortune Dairy, Pune.

DNA of the severed finger revealed that it belonged to Omkar Pote and part of the middle finger of the right hand was cut off during packing..

According to Malad Police, Omkar Pote's finger was cut on May 11, 2024. The manufacturing date in the Malad doctor's ice cream is also the same day.

Malad police has currently registered a case under sections 272, 273 and 336 of the Indian Penal Code over negligence and are conducting further investigation.

Speaking with ANI, Ravi Adane, Senior Police Inspector, Malad Police Station said, "The employee's finger was cut while removing the ice cream lid from inside the machine. While packing the ice cream, the lid had gone inside the machine. Omkar Pote tried to remove it from the moving machine."

He added, "On May 11, Fortune Dairy company had made about 350 cones on the order of Valco Company... On June 12, we had received a complaint about a finger being found in ice cream, after which we started an investigation.

Adane further said that during the investigation in the ice cream company, they found a person's finger chopped off. "We had sent his DNA sample for investigation in the case. The report matched that of that employee. We have registered a case of negligence against the company and those who are responsible for this, action will be taken against them as per law," Adane said.

(ANI)

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The special trains for pilgrims will run from July 6 to 19.

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has planned to run special trains from different parts of Odisha and from the neighbouring states.

"This year, special trains have been planned from Badampahad, Rourkela, Baleswar, Sonepur and Daspalla apart from Special trains from Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Kendujhargarh, Paradeep, Bhadrak, Angul, Gunupur, Bangiriposi on Gundicha Yatra," an ECoR source said on Friday.

This apart, the special trains have also been planned for other related rituals such as Sandhya Darshan, Bahuda Yatra and Suna Vesha going to be observed during the festival.

This year, ECoR has also planned to run special trains for the Adharapana ritual of the holy triad during Rath Yatra.

The ECoR also assured to run more special trains, keeping in view the rush and demands from devotees.

Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasised the importance of improving passenger amenities and facilities during the Rath Yatra period.

He has advised the ECoR authorities to make provision for better convenience and benefits for the pilgrims and devotees.

The ECoR has taken several steps for proper crowd management, train information system/enquiry counters, video wall display, additional ticket booking counters and mobile ticket counters, pilgrim waiting area or shed to accommodate 15 thousand pilgrims, security arrangements, catering and hospitality, medical facilities and ambulance.

The Railways will ensure a hassle-free supply of power and water for the passengers during the Rath Yatra apart from ensuring cleanliness, security, drinking water, and sufficient toilets for the convenience of passengers, especially pilgrims.

--IANS

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