The legendary cricket of southern Africa AB de Villiers predicted the finalists of the upcoming champion trophy. De Villiers believes that India and South Africa will succeed in conflict between the summit just like the T20 World Cup 2024.
Two semi -finals of the 2025 champion trophy will be played on March 4 and 5. India will face Australia in the first semi -finals in Dubai, while South Africa will face new Zealand in the second to play in Lahore.
Ab de Villiers has also illuminated the composition of the South African team and claims that the team is currently in shape. So far, it has been impressed with the performance of Proteas in the tournament and supported them to go to the end.
Ab de Villiers selects the finalist of the 2025 champion trophy
As he spoke on his YouTube channel, Ab de Villiers revealed his sense of gut in India and South Africa, facing each other in the finals. He thinks South Africa has gone well in the tournament so far and supported them to qualify for Summit Clash.
“It’s hard to say (two finalists of the Trophy champion), but my gut feeling tells India-South Africa-East like the T20 World Cup final,” the former South African dough said.
“I think we could repeat it. I think we will see South Africa in the finals. Victory against England would give South Africa a lot of confidence,” De Villiers added.
South Africa beat England in her last group scene that played in Karachi. Proteas have won the match with 7 Hickeke with more than 20 accessories. The commanding victory raised them to the top of Group B and would give them confidence before the important knockouts.
“I like the look of the team” Ab de Villiers in South Africa
Ab de Villiers he further spoke about the composition of the team of South Africa. He believes that players like Heinrich Klaasena, Marc Jansen and Razie Van der Dussen are in great shape and have supported them to play the finals.
“I like the look of the team. Marco Jansen in a big form, like heinrich) Klaasen in shape, Razie van der Dussen, Keshav Maharaj. I love the look of Wiaan Mulder – a very convenient Allronder. It will be nice to get that finale again. I think it’s always great to see India and South Africa.
However, he warned India and South Africa to take care of the threats represented by New Zealand and Australia in the semifinals. De Villiers warned all of Australian performances at ICC tournaments and thinks it will be difficult to pass by them.
“But you definitely can’t count New Zealand and Australia – two power plants teams. Especially, Aussies, when it comes to ICC trophies, seem to always knock on the door,” De Villiers said.
India wins NZ to set up semi -finals with Australia
India beat New Zealand to set a semi -final conflict against Australia in Dubai. The men in the blue were exceptional as they defended a target of 250 runs while their Spinners took away the game from Kiwis.
India won all her three match in the tournament, while Australia won only one match against England, while the other two matches was washed over the rain. It will be a repetition of the ODO 2023 World Cup final.
