CWC 2023: South African veteran makes audacious prediction for the ODI World Cup finalists

The Semifinal pool for the ODI World Cup has been set after Pakistan has been knocked out of the CWC 2023. It was a bittersweet moment for the defending champs England, who were also knocked out of the tournament before their final match. The semifinals will be in Kolkata and Mumbai, and it will be a raucous scenario in the stadium. Team India will face New Zealand, while Australia will deal with the mighty South Africa. As the buzz escalates, a cricket veteran has made his choice for the Finalists of the tournament.

Three things you need to know

• New Zealand reached the semifinals after PAK was knocked out of the CWC 23
• In the first semis, IND will face NZ at the Wankhede Stadium
• The Proteas will clash against Australia in the second semis at the iconic city of Kolkata

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South African Veteran Hashim Amla makes his CWC 23 Final choices

South African legend Hashim Amla, while speaking in a media interaction, made his choice on who will be the finalists in the ODI World Cup. The former CSK star revealed that the hosts, who have been in phenomenal shape and have remained undefeated so far, will be in the finals. On the other hand, Amla picked the team he represented, the South African Cricket Team, as the other finalists of the tournament. 

India's shape and condition throughout the World Cup has been incredible. Be it the bowlers or the batsman, everyone has struck big numbers in the World Cup. On the other hand, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas team is a force to be reckoned with. Both teams will be motivated to defeat their semifinal opponents. 

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India vs South Africa for Final: What are the odds?

One can expect big things in the semifinal matches. Records may be broken, and two teams will reach a step further in the finals of the prestigious tournament. In terms of India, they will be highly motivated to win the game and edge a step forward in the finals.

On the other hand, South Africa currently has everything they need to make the mega sweep, be it talented batters or cutting-edge bowlers. They would be eager to win their first-ever World Cup title.

Each team will be giving a tough fight to move a step further. But who will win? It is subject to witness.