The former Australian skipper Michael Clark has placed a daring bet backing India to win ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by just 1 run against Australia. While Australia beat India in the final of the 2023 ODI World cup, Clark is tipping things differently this time around. Clarke is in no doubt of a tight final and India will edgy over Australia finishing in style. The statement of Clarke has been a major hype in the world of cricket as the two giants made their rivalry game back in a big way.
Clarke Backs India To Win The Champions Trophy 2025
Michael Clarke at the Tata Steel Trailblazers Conclave organized by RevSportz, predicted that in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final India will play against Australia. But still he considered India as the clear favourites calling their strong batting line up and with effective spin a deadly combination for opponents. Clarke pointed out that Dubai conditions will spin into India’s favour, who have been on a roll with their bowling attack thus far this season. He said “I think Australia will be in the final (Champions Trophy) and will be playing against India. I want Australia to win, but I actually think India is going to win the Champions Trophy. They are the best and number 1 ODI team in the world at the moment. I think it will be India and Australia in the final, and India will win by 1 run.”
Rohit Sharma Tipped To Be The Leading Run-Scorer
Clarke had faith in Indian opener Rohit Sharma to be the highest run scorer of the tournament, taking into account his fluency and the style he bowls. Rohit’ s century in Cuttack, he said as evidence of the fact that Rohit is getting his batting rhythm ready for the tournament. His form is back, there is no doubt about it He has hit a century before CT 2025 in Cuttack, I am 100% sure he is hooping the ball so well. He is key, especially in that scenario. He has got to through the spin and really make use of the powerplay. He is going to gamble, but I think he is just that good a player. “I am not surprised now if India win the Champions Trophy and Rohit Sharma most runs again,” Clarke said.
