Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has made his predictions for the finalists of the World Test Championship 2021-23 going by the current standings. Currently, South Africa hold the pole position in the points table with six wins in eight games, with a win percentage of 75.
It’s going to be hard for South Africa and Australia to not make it: Shane Watson
Watson felt that the Proteas and Australia are the front runners to qualify for the finals and hailed them for playing good cricket. He praised Australia for their performances despite the final Test loss against Sri Lanka and added that India and Pakistan are two teams that can never be counted out. He noted the number of match winners in both the subcontinent nations and expects them to put a fight for the finalist spot in WTC Cycle 2021-23.
“Right now, the way I see it, it’s going to be hard for South Africa and Australia to not make it. They’re both playing really good cricket. Australia played good cricket apart from that last Test against Sri Lanka where they got swept up in turning conditions in the last innings,” Watson was quoted as saying by ICC.
“You can never discount India and Pakistan because they’ve got so many match winners outside of their home countries as well. Those two, I’d be very surprised if they don’t come knocking on the door leading into the final,” he added.
