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“I honestly believe it will be an Australia v India final. India is the number one [favourite] for me [and] it’s been exciting to watch,” Lyon said. “I think South Africa are still a dangerous team with a powerful batting line-up. You just have to look at their number three in Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and then David Miller,” he added.

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Lyon stressed that India also have pressure as the entire nation’s expectations are towards them to win the coveted trophy.  “India also have the pressure of the whole nation who are expecting them to win and their fans are so passionate. In final, Australia have the runs on the board so hopefully they can go all the way,” he said.

So far, India are sitting on top with six wins in as many  games, South Africa are second with a five win and loss while New Zealand and Australia have four wins and two loss to their names.

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