World Cup 2023: As the countdown for the World Cup dwindles to just two days, the world of cricket is abuzz with experts laying out their predictions. The latest to weigh in is the iconic off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh, colloquially known as the ‘Turbanator’. On his YouTube channel, Harbhajan revealed his top four picks expected to reach the tournament’s semi-finals.
Harbhajan initiated the discussion by focusing on the much-anticipated India-Australia face-off. “The duel between India and Australia promises to be a cracker. The victor here will undeniably stamp their mark as a potential World Cup title contender. Australia, by virtue of their recent form, is definitely in the fray for the semis. As is Team India,” he elaborated.
World Cup 2023: However, the English team’s recent performances have made them a definite semi-final contender in Bhajji’s eyes. But his prediction regarding the fourth team took an intriguing turn. He commented, “Many are touting Pakistan as a strong contender. From what I’ve observed in ODIs, they seem just about average. They have a commendable track record in T20s, but the 50-over format paints a different story for them. If I had to pick a fourth team as a favourite, it would undeniably be New Zealand.”
World Cup 2023: The marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 14th at the illustrious Narendra Modi Stadium in Hyderabad. Matches between these two cricketing giants are not just games; they are monumental events, witnessed by fans worldwide. An interesting tidbit to note is Pakistan’s track record against India in World Cup encounters – they’ve never managed a win. The Men in Blue will be eager to maintain this streak, whereas Pakistan will be hungry to alter this narrative.