New Delhi: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has made a shocking prediction about the possible semi -finalist of the Champions Trophy 2025. There are usually four teams in the semi -finals, but Akhtar chose only three teams and did not give any opinion about the fourth team.
Let us know that the Champions Trophy 2025 will start from February 19 and this tournament is one of the most awaited tournaments in the cricket world.
Shoaib Akhtar chose three semifinals teams
Shoaib Akhtar is currently part of the commentary panel in the ILT20 League. In an interview, he revealed his three semi -finalist teams for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Akhtar said:
“If Afghanistan shows maturity during the tournament, she can reach the semi -finals. I believe India, Pakistan and Afghanistan can make it to the semi -finals. ”
Did not name the fourth team:
The former Pakistani bowler did not mention any fourth team, which has intensified discussions in the cricket world.
Can Afghanistan make a big upset?
- Afghanistan has consistently performed well in ICC tournaments.
- He reached close to the semi -finals in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- In the T20 World Cup 2024, he made it to the final-4.
Australia and New Zealand doubted
Shoaib Akhtar did not include any non-Asian team for the semi-finals.
- He said that New Zealand and Bangladesh may be out quickly.
- The most shocking thing: Akhtar also did not take the name of five -time world champion Australia in its potential semi -finalist teams.
Will this decision prove correct?
Cricket lovers are questioning this prediction, as Australia has always been a strong team in ICC tournaments.
India vs Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar made a big thing for prediction
Shoaib Akhtar gave his opinion on the 23 February 2025 between India and Pakistan.
Akhtar said:
“I hope that on February 23, Pakistan’s team will defeat India. I am confident that the Champions Trophy 2025 final will be between India and Pakistan. ”
Is India-Pakistan final possible?
- Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
- In the 2013 Champions Trophy, India won the trophy under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
- India will now land with the intention of winning the Champions Trophy for the third time.
