Team India’s T20 World Cup 2026 dreams took a battering in the Super-8 opener against South Africa, suffering their heaviest defeat by runs – 76 – in tournament history. South Africa, electing to bat, smashed 187/7, leaving India bowled out for a paltry 111.
The plot thickened with Pakistan’s Mohammad Aamir, whose pre-match TV prediction of India’s semifinal snub came true. Unbeaten till Super-8, India now stares at elimination.
On air after the game, the host hailed Aamir: ‘What our team couldn’t achieve, you’re doing from the studio. Astrologer Aamir!’ The remark drew peals of laughter.
Visibly amused, Aamir quipped, ‘What have you made me into? Allah maaf kare.’ The viral moment underscored the banter in cricket commentary.
Aamir’s track record of stirring the pot includes dubbing Abhishek Sharma a ‘slogger’ and reiterating India’s WC woes. Indian fans trolled him mercilessly online, but the loss has flipped the narrative.
South Africa’s clinical performance – powered by explosive top-order and lethal bowlers – dismantled India. For Aamir, retired and returning, this episode boosts his profile amid Pakistan’s own challenges. As India plots recovery, Aamir’s jest adds flavor to the high-stakes drama.