Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s ex-pace spearhead, couldn’t digest India’s 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He branded the Kiwi performance a ‘gift’ to India, slamming captain Mitchell Santner’s strategy as the culprit.
During a TV appearance in Pakistan, Amir vented frustration. ‘Bowling changes were inexplicable – Abhishek Sharma hates spin, but they avoided it,’ he noted. ‘New Zealand looked shell-shocked under pressure, unlike their usual selves that I’ve tracked since 2005.’ He conceded India’s batters proved pivotal in sealing the trophy.
Defying Amir’s semifinal knockout prediction, India battered England en route to the final. After Santner chose to field, India’s innings exploded to 255/5. Samson’s masterful 89, Sharma’s gritty 52, Kishan’s explosive 54, and Dube’s 26 formed a formidable total.
The chase was a disaster for New Zealand, bowled out for 159. Bumrah starred with 4/15, Patel with 3/27; Pandya, Chakaravarthy, and Sharma shared the rest. Samson was crowned series MVP, Bumrah match hero. Amir’s barbs have fueled Indian fans’ social media backlash, turning his words into victory fuel.