'My heart says...': AB de Villiers picks winner of T20 WC 2024 final between India and South Africa

As the T20 World Cup 2024 final approaches, cricket legend AB de Villiers has shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated clash between India and South Africa. The former South African captain and one of the most revered figures in cricket made his prediction known.

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AB de Villiers predicts winner of T20 World Cup 2024

AB de Villiers also acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Indian team but believes that Aiden Markram-led South Africa has the right mix of talent, strategy, and determination to clinch their first T20 World Cup title. 

"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.  

"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," AB de Villiers said. 

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The final, set to take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two unbeaten teams in the tournament. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see if South Africa can make history or if India will end their decade-long wait for a World Cup triumph.