Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has made a confident prediction before the ICC Champions Trophy final. He thinks that either Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel will be the Player of the Match.

Shastri stressed their overall strengths, noting, "Both Jadeja and Axar are match-winners. They can bat and bowl too, and are top-class fielders. When it is on a grand platform like a final, they are capable of causing a gigantic influence."

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Ravi Shastri predicts Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel will win the player of the Match in this Champions Trophy Final. (ICC). pic.twitter.com/z7vI2w0LDz

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Both teams specialize in spin bowling, defensive fielding, and effective batting. If the track suits the spinners, then they can make a significant decision in determining the match. It will be worth watching if Shastri's prediction is realized in this closely fought-final.