India, Feb. 16 -- Michael Clarke has made a bold call ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, predicting an India vs Australia showdown in the final - a repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup summit clash. However, this time, the former Australian captain believes India will turn the tables on the reigning world champions.

Clarke, who was part of the Australian squad that lifted the Champions Trophy under Ricky Ponting in 2006, shared his thoughts on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. While he expressed hope for another Australian triumph, he admitted that India looked like the team to beat.

"My fingers are crossed for Australia, so I am going to say Australia is going to be one of them, and I think they are going to play India in the final. (Repeat o...