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The 52nd match of the T20 World Cup 2026 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 and the West Indies. 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.
The hero of the night was Sanju Samson, whose unbeaten 97 off 50 balls broke Virat Kohli’s long-standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20 World Cup chase.
Mohammad Amir’s prediction for India during the Super 8 stage
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 pacer Mohammad Amir 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 “Haarna Mana Hai,” Amir had boldly asserted that South Africa and the West Indies were the favourites to progress from Group 1.
His most viral moment came when he dismissed India’s chances with a smug, “Pakistan qualify kare na kare, India naaaa” (Whether Pakistan qualifies or not, India won’t). Amir even doubled down on this stance after India’s earlier loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad, where he was mockingly labeled an ‘astrologer’ by the show’s host. He pointed toward India’s fielding lapses and a perceived over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah as signs of an impending exit. However, the resilient performance at Eden Gardens effectively turned his ‘astrology’ into a meme.
Indian fans roast Mohammad Amir as Men in Blue march into T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final
As soon as India reached the target of 199/5 with four balls to spare, the phrase “Pehli fursat me nikal” (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’s conversation. The irony was palpable: Amir had predicted the West Indies would eliminate India, but it was India who ended the Windies’ campaign on the same ground where the Caribbean side had famously won the title in 2016.
Even in the aftermath, a defiant Amir tried to pivot, calling Shimron Hetmyer’s dismissal ‘controversial’ and claiming India was still “not playing good cricket” despite the win. But for the Indian faithful, the results spoke louder than the rhetoric. With a semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium now confirmed for March 5, the ‘Men in Blue’ have moved forward, leaving Amir’s failed predictions behind in the dust of Kolkata.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Dear Tuchia Mohammad Amir, where are you?
— Kunal Vimal 🇮🇳 (@kvQuote)
Mohammad Amir —
• The same bowler who conceded 18 runs in a Super Over against USA.
• The same player who served a ban for spot-fixing.
• The same guy who recently tried switching countries just to get into the Indian Premier League.And now he’s all over the internet trying…
— Santosh Mali (@maligujrati)
After his prediction went wrong, now Mohammad Amir has a new Lahori Churan for you 😂
Even on our worst day, we chased down 197 quite comfortably 🇮🇳 was phenomenal vs West Indies at Eden Garden 💥
— Nafees (@Nafees_22)
Mohammad Amir Exposed, India qualify for semifinals of t20 world cup
— Chandan Chand (@ckchandan92)
Let's laugh on Mohammad Amir. 😂
— FairWin247 (@FairWin_247)
Mohammad Amir: "Pakistan qualify kare ya na kare, India nahi karegi"
Le Sanju Samson:
— Rahul. (@merii_mrziii)
Suryakumar Yadav and co. proved Mohammad Amir wrong.
— Sah Aditya (@AkashGupta44333)
All Indians to Mohammad Amir – Ladle म्याऊँ… Gap..gap..gap..gap…
😆😆😆— राजस्थानी मुर्गा 🐓🇮🇳 (@PmDeshma)
Mohammad Amir messed with the wrong person 😭
— Mihawk (@nanuchinmay)
After winning the Match Indians to Mohammad Amir:
— बतोलेबाज (@batolebaazz)
