Published 18:15 IST, November 8th 2022

AB de Villiers predicts T20 World Cup winners: 'Don't think Rohit has had best of runs'

As cricketing fans gear up to watch the T20 World Cup 2022 semis, AB de Villiers has made a bold prediction on which team would go all the way and win the title

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As cricketing fans gear up to watch T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals, legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers has me a bold prediction on which team would go all way and win title. 38-year-old me se remarks while promoting Last Man Stands (LMS) India Super League that will take place next year in March. league will be a franchise-style tournament for amateurs, and De Villiers is brand ambassor for same.

AB de Villiers predicts who will win T20 World Cup

While speaking in an exclusive conversation with ANI, AB de Villiers said, "I think India will play New Zealand in final and I think India will win." former South African batsman n went on to explain his prediction by ding, "Everyone's been playing well. Suryakumar Yav and Virat Kohli looked in good form. I don't think Rohit has h best of runs but he too will come to party when it matters most. He is a fantastic player."

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De Villiers n went on to d that he is looking forward to seeing India play England in semi-finals and that if India were to win this clash, n y would go on to win T20 World Cup. India vs England semi-final clash will take place at 1:30 PM IST on Thursday, November 10, from elaide Oval.

When asked about disappointment with his side's performance, De Villiers replied, "Very disappointing. I am not surprised that we did not go through to knockouts. We have not been top four performing teams in last few years, so it is not a big surprise. But we came really close. We played better than I thought we would."

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"We beat India and we were setting up for this fantastic knockout phase. But n unfortunately what I thought would happen at some point, our batting collapsed at wrong time. I felt we should have batted first in that game (against Nerlands) but unfortunately, we chased on a slow wicket."

South Africa failed to qualify for T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals after finishing third in Group 2, behind second-placed Pakistan and leers India.

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18:15 IST, November 8th 2022