Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers is rooting for Team India to secure the championship trophy in the current T20 World Cup 2022 in Sydney Cricket Ground (Australia).
He has expected that India and New Zealand will make it to the all-essential final and backed the Men in Blue to emerge successful over the Kane Williamson-led side in the summit clash. De Villiers noted how Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have showcased tremendous form so far in the tournament.
The 38-year-old also recommended that while Rohit Sharma hasn’t been at his better with the bat, the seasoned campaigner is likely to fire in the impending knockout fixtures.
Talking with a news agency ANI, de Villiers said:
“I think India will play New Zealand in the final, and I think India will win the World Cup. Everyone is playing well. Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli are in great form. Rohit hasn’t had his best runs, but he will come into the party when it matters the most. India is a very talented team.”
The Indian side will take on England in the semi-finals of the classic event. De Villiers highlighted how that would be the greatest test for Rohit Sharma and Co. He further said that if India manages to trump England, they will certainly go on to win the T20 World Cup:
“I’m looking forward to them having a good game against England, which is their biggest test in my opinion. I believe that if they win the semi-finals, they will go on to win the trophy.”
#WATCH | I think India will play New Zealand in the finals and India will win the World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli are in great form. The whole team of India is very talented: Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers pic.twitter.com/83tRjI0Fl2
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2022
Significantly, India showcased great consistency in the group stage of the event, ending with just a solitary defeat against South Africa. They are the only side to go into the semi-finals with 4 wins to their name.
India and England to lock horns in the 2nd semi-final of the T20 WC 2022
India, who were at the top of the table in Group 2, will battle it out against England, who completed 2nd in Group 1, in the 2nd semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022.
The essential tie between the 2 cricketing giants will be performed at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, November 10. India and England have faced each other on 3 occasions in the history of the T20 World Cup.
India has the top hand when it comes to their head-to-head history, claiming 2 wins from their 3 fixtures against England. The winner of this encounter will progress to the final of the tournament, which will be performed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, November 13.
Four teams remain 🤩
It all begins at the SCG 🏟#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/wveJcXbXse
— ICC (@ICC) November 8, 2022
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