Former South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has spoken out about the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 final, which will ignite cricketing passion in Barbados on Saturday. With South Africa set to end their drought in the ICC World Cups, de Villiers maintained unshakeable confidence in the Proteas' potential to defeat a powerful Indian side.

"The moment of truth has arrived. South Africans have been waiting for 33 years to see the Proteas play in an ICC World Cup final. After so many heartbreaks, we know all about them. South Africa will play India in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday and I am backing the Proteas to win. It will be close as we all know India are a team of superstars but I believe South Africa's time has come," De Villiers said.

Highlighting the strengths of the Proteas squad, de Villiers pointed out their formidable lineup, featuring powerhouses like De Kock, Hendricks, and Markram at the top order, complemented by Miller, Klaasen, and Stubbs in the middle. The pace attack boasts the prowess of Jansen, Rabada, and Nortje,  supported by the spin skills of Shamsi and Maharaj, making for a well-rounded team capable of delivering under pressure.

"This Proteas team brings power. Power at the top order with De Kock, Hendricks, and Markram, power in the middle with Miller, Klaasen, and Stubbs, and power in the pace attack of Jansen, Rabada, and Nortje. Now add the skills of Shamsi and Maharaj, and you've all the bases covered. Some will say that they have not produced their best cricket in the tournament so far but they have won eight from eight and that's not bad," he added.

De Villiers acknowledged India's prowess and the huge support they receive."India have their own match-winners of course and they also bring the power of more than a billion people urging them to go out there and win another World Cup. Maybe my heart is ruling my head but I just think it's South Africa's time," he concluded