Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has expressed doubts over India’s ability to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup, citing concerns over the team’s inconsistent batting. Amir made his comments during a programme while predicting which teams would advance from the Super Eights stage.
🚨 Mohammad Amir spewing hate again
“India won’t qualify for semi-final as their batting were collapsing in round of 20. South Africa & West Indies will qualify for semis.”
Amir is the same guy, who used to suck Indians from top to bottom till 2024😂🤡pic.twitter.com/ByK9jsTcSC
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) February 20, 2026
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“South Africa and West Indies,” Amir said, identifying the teams he believes will progress. “Take a look at all their matches, except for the Pakistan fixture; their [India] batting collapses,” he added, pointing to India’s vulnerability under pressure.
Amir, who was part of Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup-winning squad, emphasized that the Super Eights stage would increase pressure on India due to their batting inconsistencies. He praised the West Indies for a balanced team, noting their strong bowling attack with Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Jason Holder, and Shamar Joseph, alongside hard-hitting batters Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell, capable of putting any opposition under pressure.
On South Africa, Amir highlighted their all-round strength, saying: “Fast bowling: complete, spinners: complete, batting: in-form.” He suggested that their well-rounded lineup makes them strong contenders for the semi-finals.
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The pacer also mentioned that India’s batting issues could be their undoing, despite other panellists expressing confidence in the team’s progression. Veteran cricketer Rashid Latif predicted a potential Pakistan vs India semi-final clash, while Ahmed Shehzad backed India and South Africa to advance.
Amir, who now plays in international T20 leagues following his retirement from national cricket, reinforced the idea that teams with both strong bowling and in-form batting would have a decisive advantage in the tournament.