He believes Aiden Markram-led South Africa has the talent and determination to win their first title despite the challenge posed by India
29 June, 2024
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AB de Villiers has shared his views on the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa on Saturday in Barbados.
He believes Aiden Markram-led South Africa has the talent and determination to win their first title despite the challenge posed by India.
"The moment of truth has arrived. South Africans have been waiting for 33 years to see the Proteas play in an ICC World Cup final. After so many heartbreaks, we know all about them. South Africa will play India in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday and I am backing the Proteas to win. It will be close as we all know India are a team of superstars but I believe South Africa's time has come," De Villiers said.
"This Proteas team brings power. Power at the top order with De Kock, Hendricks, and Markram, power in the middle with Miller, Klaasen, and Stubbs, and power in the pace attack of Jansen, Rabada, and Nortje. Now add the skills of Shamsi and Maharaj, and you've all the bases covered. Some will say that they have not produced their best cricket in the tournament so far but they have won eight from eight and that's not bad," he added.
He also acknowledges the strength of the Indian team and the immense support they receive from over a billion fans. However, De Villiers feels a strong belief that it is South Africa's moment to shine and win the World Cup.
"India have their own match-winners of course and they also bring the power of more than a billion people urging them to go out there and win another World Cup. Maybe my heart is ruling my head but I just think it's South Africa's time," he concluded.
