NEW DELHI: The iconic moment of Suryakumar Yadav’s breathtaking boundary-line catch to dismiss David Miller, Rohit Sharma’s intense gaze as he witnessed the match-defining moment, fans on the edge of their seats with mouths agape, and the euphoric celebrations that followed still remains etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans. India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, securing a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in a pulsating final to claim their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.
Now, with Rohit Sharma leading India into another ICC challenge – the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – could we see another India vs South Africa showdown in the final?

Former South Africa allrounder JP Duminy believes a rematch in the summit clash would be ideal. The tournament is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, across Pakistan and Dubai.
India will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh and will play all their matches at the same venue.
“I think that would be ideal. Look, I know that from a white-ball point of view, particularly in one-day cricket, South Africa hasn’t necessarily played its best cricket. But what encourages me about South Africa is that, in big tournaments, we seem to see the best of them-we saw that in the T20 World Cup in June,” Duminy told TimesofIndia.com in an interview.

“So, I’m pretty confident that, even with the World Test Championship final, we’ll take confidence from that. And the fact that we’re heading into a high-octane tournament like the Champions Trophy-where there are no so-called weaker teams, and every team has a genuine chance to win-makes it even more exciting. Starting well, building momentum, and gaining confidence will be key. But what creates confidence? Momentum creates confidence. So, if you get on a good run, the confidence levels rise. If we can do that early in the tournament, it will put us in a strong position. Along with every other team, I believe South Africa has a real chance,” Duminy, who played 46 Tests, 199 ODIs and 82 T20Is for the Proteas, said.
India are in Group A alongside Bangladesh, arch-rivals Pakistan, and New Zealand, while South Africa are placed in Group B alongside England, Australia, and Afghanistan.
With match-winners like David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj in their ranks, Duminy believes South Africa will once again enter the tournament as strong contenders.

“Heinrich Klaasen is in a league of his own right now, particularly in white-ball cricket. We’ve seen that across the globe in every tournament he has played. It would be ideal if he remains in good form,” Duminy said.
“But the reality of tournaments-whether it’s the World Cup or the Champions Trophy-is that you need two or three players to be consistently performing. One player can win you a game here and there, but for sustained success, you need consistency with both bat and ball. So, players like Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj-especially in those conditions-Marco Jansen, and obviously Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller will be crucial. If two or three of them can find consistency, it will give us the best chance to win,” he said.
‘ROHIT A GREAT LEADER’
Duminy played under Rohit’s captaincy for Mumbai Indians in 2018, sharing the nets, warm-up sessions, dressing room, and crease with him.
Reflecting on his experience, he described the Indian skipper as a “great leader.”
“Form is temporary, class is permanent (on Rohit). I was reminded of that a few days ago, and Rohit certainly fits that mold. I have no doubt he will come back stronger. I’ve had the privilege of playing alongside him, and one of his greatest attributes is his consistency in who he is-regardless of his performances. He’s a great leader, and he has enjoyed tremendous success with both the Mumbai Indians and the Indian team,” he said.
“Cricket is a game of ups and downs, but how we respond to those challenges defines us as players and as people. Knowing Rohit’s character, and having seen the consistency in his interviews and behavior over the last few months, I know that the players and staff trust him to come out of this stronger. I’m pretty sure we’re going to see some big performances from him soon,” Duminy said.