In a dramatic turn during the T20 World Cup 2026, India’s campaign hit a major roadblock with a shocking 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super-8 stage. The loss has left Team India scrambling for a semifinal spot, intensifying the pressure on Rohit Sharma’s men.
Amid the heartbreak, Pakistan’s pace ace Mohammad Aamir stole the spotlight once again. Before the crucial clash, Aamir had boldly predicted on a TV show that India wouldn’t make the semifinals. His prophecy seemed eerily spot-on as South Africa piled up 187/7 after winning the toss, while India crumbled to 111 all out.
Post-match, Aamir appeared on the same channel, where the anchor playfully dubbed him an ‘astrologer’ for nailing the forecast. ‘What you’ve done, our Pakistani team couldn’t – predicting from Lahore studios. Aamir, you’re an astrologer!’ the host quipped.
Bursting into laughter, Aamir responded, ‘What have you made me? God forgive us.’ The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral, highlighting Aamir’s cheeky side.
This isn’t the first time Aamir ruffled feathers. He had earlier called Indian opener Abhishek Sharma a ‘slugger’ and doubled down on his semifinal doomsaying. Social media erupted with trolls from Indian fans, but Aamir’s banter has kept him in the headlines.
India, unbeaten in the group stage, now faces an uphill battle. Their biggest T20 World Cup defeat by runs underscores vulnerabilities exposed by South Africa’s fiery bowling and explosive batting. As the tournament heats up, Aamir’s jabs add spice to the Indo-Pak rivalry.