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The 52nd match of the T20 World Cup 2026 <\/strong><\/a>at Eden Gardens was nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. On Sunday, the hallowed turf of Kolkata played host to a Super Eights clash between India<\/strong> and the West Indies<\/strong>. In a winner-takes-all scenario, India successfully chased down a daunting 196 to secure their spot in the semi-finals, silencing skeptics and sending a raucous 65,000-strong crowd into a frenzy.<\/p>\n The hero of the night was Sanju Samson<\/strong>, whose unbeaten 97 off 50 balls broke Virat Kohli<\/strong>\u2019s long-standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20 World Cup chase.<\/p>\n While the Men in Blue were busy dismantling the West Indies bowling attack, social media was ablaze with the ghost of a failed prophecy. Former Pakistan<\/strong> pacer Mohammad Amir<\/strong> had become the center of a digital storm following his repeated claims that India would not reach the semi-finals. During the Super Eight stage, appearing on the show \u201cHaarna Mana Hai,\u201d<\/em> Amir had boldly asserted that South Africa<\/strong> and the West Indies were the favourites to progress from Group 1.<\/p>\n His most viral moment came when he dismissed India\u2019s chances with a smug, \u201cPakistan qualify kare na kare, India naaaa\u201d<\/em> (Whether Pakistan qualifies or not, India won\u2019t). Amir even doubled down on this stance after India\u2019s earlier loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad, where he was mockingly labeled an \u2018astrologer\u2019 by the show\u2019s host. He pointed toward India\u2019s fielding lapses and a perceived over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah<\/strong> as signs of an impending exit. However, the resilient performance at Eden Gardens effectively turned his \u2018astrology\u2019 into a meme.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0T20 World Cup 2026: Mammootty, Mohanlal and other film stars hail Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock against West Indies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As soon as India reached the target of 199\/5 with four balls to spare, the phrase \u201cPehli fursat me nikal\u201d<\/em> (Leave at the first opportunity) began trending globally. Indian fans, never ones to forget a slight, used the famous meme to escort Amir out of the tournament\u2019s conversation. The irony was palpable: Amir had predicted the West Indies would eliminate India, but it was India who ended the Windies\u2019 campaign on the same ground where the Caribbean side had famously won the title in 2016.<\/p>\n Even in the aftermath, a defiant Amir tried to pivot, calling Shimron Hetmyer<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s dismissal \u2018controversial\u2019 and claiming India was still \u201cnot playing good cricket<\/em>\u201d despite the win. But for the Indian faithful, the results spoke louder than the rhetoric. With a semi-final against England<\/strong> at the Wankhede Stadium now confirmed for March 5, the \u2018Men in Blue\u2019 have moved forward, leaving Amir\u2019s failed predictions behind in the dust of Kolkata.<\/p>\n Dear Tuchia Mohammad Amir, where are you? pic.twitter.com\/i68kCaiPEi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kunal Vimal \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@kvQuote) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mohammad Amir \u2014<\/p>\n \u2022 The same bowler who conceded 18 runs in a Super Over against USA. And now he\u2019s all over the internet trying\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/CzuDys4iFc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Santosh Mali (@maligujrati) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After his prediction went wrong, now Mohammad Amir has a new Lahori Churan for you \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n Even on our worst day, we chased down 197 quite comfortably \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3#SanjuSamson<\/a> was phenomenal vs West Indies at Eden Garden \ud83d\udca5#INDvsWI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jCbMjbveDn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nafees (@Nafees_22) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mohammad Amir Exposed, India qualify for semifinals of t20 world cup #mohammadamir<\/a> #INDvsWI<\/a> #IndvsEND<\/a> #CricketNews<\/a> #T20WorldCup<\/a> #T20WorldCup2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EysJ7KUSFQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chandan Chand (@ckchandan92) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Let’s laugh on Mohammad Amir. \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/W52Cj05kOB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FairWin247 (@FairWin_247) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mohammad Amir: “Pakistan qualify kare ya na kare, India nahi karegi” <\/p>\n Le Sanju Samson: pic.twitter.com\/epOk9W3zRV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rahul. (@merii_mrziii) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Suryakumar Yadav and co. proved Mohammad Amir wrong. pic.twitter.com\/9dd9PbqCU4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sah Aditya (@AkashGupta44333) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n All Indians to Mohammad Amir \u2013 Ladle \u092e\u094d\u092f\u093e\u090a\u0901\u2026 Gap..gap..gap..gap\u2026 \u2014 \u0930\u093e\u091c\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u092e\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917\u093e \ud83d\udc13\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@PmDeshma) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mohammad Amir messed with the wrong person \ud83d\ude2d pic.twitter.com\/h7bjUzfcyS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mihawk (@nanuchinmay) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After winning the Match Indians to Mohammad Amir: pic.twitter.com\/LYS6PyTrYQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u092c\u0924\u094b\u0932\u0947\u092c\u093e\u091c (@batolebaazz) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nMohammad Amir\u2019s prediction for India during the Super 8 stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indian fans roast Mohammad Amir as Men in Blue march into T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u2022 The same player who served a ban for spot-fixing.
\u2022 The same guy who recently tried switching countries just to get into the Indian Premier League.<\/p>\n\n
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\ud83d\ude06\ud83d\ude06\ud83d\ude06#SanjuSamson<\/a> #INDvsWI<\/a> #T20WorldCup<\/a> #T20WorldCup2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yhso5he7Sq<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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