Mohammad Amir drops fresh bombshell on India-Pakistan T20 WC fate after perfect prediction streak
A 50-50 qualification ratio for Pakistan ahead of their final fixture of the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Amid uncertainties over the team’s title run, Mohammad Amir made some significant comments during a live TV show.
England’s win over New Zealand makes the scenario in Group 2 more interesting than before. Sri Lanka, the co-host of the tournament, which was already eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026, will square off against Pakistan on February 28 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Balagolla.
Points table scenario in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2026
If the Salman Ali Agha-led team wants to continue their race for the T20 World Cup title, then they will have to defeat Sri Lanka in today’s match. They have to ensure a win with a significant margin. Because the Net Run Rate can prove vital to find out the top 2 team from Group 2.
As of now, from Group 2, England is the only team who secured their spot in the semi-finals. The Three Lions confirmed three wins in a row in this stage of the tournament. After the February 27th match, New Zealand currently holds the spot next to England with 3 points in three matches, with one win and one draw, and their Net Run Rate is +1.390.
Pakistan, which played 2 matches so far, has only 1 point with them, as one of their matches was washed out because of rain. If the team manages to defeat Sri Lanka in Balagolla, then the team’s total points will be 3, the same as New Zealand’s total number of points. If both teams concluded their Super 8 phase with the same points, then the Net Run Rate will come into the equation.
Will Pakistan be able to qualify for the semi-finals? Mohammad Amir predicts
While New Zealand’s Net Run Rate is +1.390, Pakistan’s is -0.461. For further progress in the tournament, they need to confirm a win against Sri Lanka with a big margin, so that their Net Run Rate can overtake New Zealand’s Net Run Rate.
Will Pakistan be able to register a win against Sri Lanka in a do-or-die situation? Mohammad Amir believes the Men in Green will win the match and qualify for the semifinals as well.
“Pakistan will qualify for the semifinals”, Mohammad Amir predicted during a live television programme.
Muhammad Amir said, "Pakistan will qualify for the semifinals, Insha’Allah." 🇵🇰
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Amir also added, "India won’t qualify for the semifinals." 🤯pic.twitter.com/Xi8Y2Kpd10
Mohammad Amir's prediction on India's future in the tournament
Subsequently, the former Pakistan fast bowler also stated that their arch-rivals, India, will not be able to qualify for the next round. Qualification scenarios for both Pakistan and the West Indies are almost the same, as both of the sides need to win their final match of the Super 8. For India, it is necessary to win against the West Indies on March 1 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. If they lose, their journey in the tournament comes to an end, and if they are able to outclass West Indies, then the Men in Blue will continue their effort to defend their T20 World Cup title.
Amir stated that India will not be able to make their way into the semi-finals by defeating a strong Caribbean team.
“India won’t qualify for the semifinals”, Mohammad Amir added in his comments.
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