Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting predicted his finalists for the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022, as the tournament is heading into the final round in Australia.
While New Zealand has almost booked its place in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2022 from Group 1, the second qualifier would be between Australia, England, and Sri Lanka, which will be determined on November 5, 2022.
Talking about Group 2, India, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are in the race for the semifinals. Well, Ponting said that South Africa can give a tough fight to other teams, but his finalists would be India and the defending champions Australia.
He predicted that the T20 World Cup 2022 Final will be played between India and Australia on November 13 at the iconic MCG.
Ricky Ponting wrote in his column for the ICC: “Honestly, who knows who is going to be playing in Melbourne. I hope Australia finds a way to get through the group.”
He added, “South Africa is the only unbeaten team left so they will be dangerous but I will say what I did at the start and that is an Australia v India final Australia has been a little bit off in most departments and India are missing Jasprit Bumrah, but it is about playing your best cricket in the second half of the tournament and that is what teams must plan to do.”
The former Australian skipper said that he will be attending the final in Melbourne. He added, “I will be at the final and I really can't wait. If there are people who have not seen the MCG host a major game before, you must come and experience it. It is hard to explain but this place makes you feel like you are a part of what is happening out there and that is quite unique.”
He signed off by saying, “When I have looked around the stadiums here and seen the crowds that have turned up and the cricket that has been played, it has been a great tournament. There have been some upsets along the way, which has added a lot to it and the India v Pakistan game was an awesome spectacle. I am sure by the time we get to the final, it will be something special.”
