Cricket’s fiercest rivalry spilled over into cyberspace as Indian fans trolled Mohammad Amir mercilessly after India punched their T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal ticket. The former Pakistan express bowler had mocked India’s semifinal aspirations on a TV show, insisting they were doomed irrespective of Pakistan’s performance – a line he reiterated often.
Sunday’s Super-8 decider in Kolkata saw India edge West Indies by five wickets in a chase of 196. Sanju Samson’s virtuoso 97* off 50 balls, featuring 12 fours and 4 sixes, single-handedly pulled India from the brink after top-order collapses involving Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Finishing at 199/5 in 19.2 overs, Samson walked off with Player of the Match.
The win unleashed a troll avalanche on Amir, with fans advising, ‘Worry about your own side.’ References to his match-fixing history resurfaced, amplifying the roast amid Pakistan’s dismal campaign. It’s a reminder of how predictions can backfire spectacularly in cricket.
India’s semifinal against England looms on March 5 at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede. This achievement highlights the team’s batting firepower and mental toughness, turning doubters into spectators. While the memes fade, the stakes rise for glory in the T20 showpiece.