South Africa’s dominant 76-run thrashing of India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 match has sent shockwaves through cricket circles. Batting first, the Proteas racked up 187/7, a total India chased disastrously, folding for 111. Semifinal hopes now hang by a thread for the defending champions.
Enter Mohammad Aamir, the Pakistani speedster whose pre-match prediction proved prophetic. On a Lahore-based TV panel, he had forecasted India’s semifinal exit – words that resonated loudly after the defeat.
During a lively post-game discussion, the anchor couldn’t resist: ‘Our experts in Lahore are outdoing the Pakistani team itself. Aamir bhai, you’re a proper astrologer!’ The studio erupted in cheers.
Aamir, chuckling heartily, shot back, ‘What have you turned me into? Allah forgive.’ His witty retort captured the fun rivalry spirit, quickly trending across platforms.
Aamir’s bold calls didn’t stop there. He previously labeled Abhishek Sharma a mere slogger, sparking online backlash from Indian supporters. Yet, with India’s group-stage invincibility shattered by this record margin loss, Aamir’s comments feel vindicated.
The match exposed India’s batting frailties against South Africa’s pace battery. As Super-8 unfolds, Aamir’s resurgence – both on-field and off – reminds fans of his enduring impact. Will India bounce back, or has Aamir’s ‘astrology’ sealed their fate?