By A Staff Reporter
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, cricket enthusiasts are eager to know which teams might advance to the semi-final stage. Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar has weighed in with his predictions, highlighting Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan as strong contenders.
Speaking to the media in Dubai, Akhtar emphasized Afghanistan's potential to surprise cricket fans. He stated, "If Afghanistan's team shows maturity during the event, they could make it to the semi-finals." He further elaborated that the Afghan batsmen's patience and the team's overall composure would be crucial factors in their success.
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Akhtar also expressed confidence in Pakistan's performance, particularly in their much-anticipated match against India scheduled for February 23. He remarked, "I'm hopeful that Pakistan will defeat India on February 23. In fact, I believe that both Pakistan and India should also meet in the final of the tournament." He added that victories over India and New Zealand would mean that "the Green Shirts will have already won half the tournament."
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