In a classic case of cricket rivalry turning into social media banter, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is facing a barrage of trolls from Indian fans following India’s triumphant entry into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Amir had boldly predicted on a Pakistani TV show that India would not make it past the group stages, regardless of Pakistan’s fate. He repeated this claim multiple times, fueling the fire of Indo-Pak cricket tensions.
India sealed their spot with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their final Super-8 match at Kolkata on Sunday. Sanju Samson’s masterful unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, adorned with 12 fours and 4 sixes, steered the team home while chasing a daunting 196. The chase saw early setbacks with Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya falling in quick succession, but Samson’s composure turned the tide. India reached 199/5 in 19.2 overs, with Samson rightfully bagging Player of the Match honors.
Post-victory, Indian fans flooded social media, urging Amir to focus on his own team’s shortcomings instead of commenting on India. Memes and posts revisited Amir’s past spot-fixing scandal, adding salt to the wounds. ‘Look at your own team first,’ became the rallying cry, highlighting Pakistan’s struggles in the tournament.
India now gears up for a blockbuster semifinal clash against England on March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. This win not only avenges past encounters but also sends a strong message to doubters like Amir. As the cricket world buzzes, the fan wars online promise to intensify ahead of the big game.