Team India’s path to the T20 World Cup semi-finals is still difficult, they have to defeat Zimbabwe and pray that South Africa beats West Indies first. Before the Super-8 round, no one had thought that such an equation would be created, in fact it happened after India’s big defeat by 76 runs against South Africa. It was Pakistan’s Mohammad Aamir who had earlier said that South Africa and West Indies would qualify for the semi-finals from Group 1. After this statement he was criticized a lot. Now Aamir has once again made a prediction before the India vs Zimbabwe match.

Many predictions of former Pakistan player Mohammad in T20 World Cup 2026 have come true. Before the Super-8 round, he had said on the Pakistani show that ‘he does not think that India will reach the semi-finals. Because except the match against Pakistan, India’s batting was not good in every match. After this, Team India lost to South Africa due to its poor batting.

What did Mohammad Aamir say now?

Mohammad Aamir has again reiterated his point before the India vs Zimbabwe match. He said, “I am still saying that India will not reach the semi-finals.” Let us tell you that if South Africa loses today then West Indies will confirm their place in the semi-finals. Then if India and South Africa win their next matches, then the second semi-finalist will be decided on the basis of net run rate. Team India’s net run rate is still bad.

Statement was also given regarding Abhishek

Before the start of T20 World Cup 2026, Mohammad Aamir had given a controversial statement regarding Abhishek Sharma. He had said that Abhishek is a slugger. He doesn’t know how to stop balls. After this, Abhishek was out on zero thrice in the tournament. Even in Super-8, he could score only 15 runs.

India’s opening pair is being criticized in the T20 World Cup. Especially Abhishek Sharma, who could not even open the account 3 times out of 4. But the figures of Rinku Singh, who is playing the role of a finisher, are also worrying, who has scored less runs than the balls he played. Here are the statistics of his 5 matches, which Indian fans will be surprised to see.

In T20 format, there is not much time for any batsman to stay at the crease, in today’s era even the opener thinks of hitting big hits from the first ball. In such a situation, the role of the finisher is important, how he ends a good or bad beginning. There are expectations from the finisher that he should score runs at a fast pace. Rinku Singh is playing the same role. But Rinku has not scored as many runs as the number of balls she has played.

Rinku Singh’s statistics in T20 World Cup 2026

• vs usa: 6 runs in 14 balls
• vs Namibia: 1 run in 6 balls
• vs pakistan: 11 runs in 4 balls
• vs Netherlands: 6 runs in 3 balls
• vs South Africa: 0 runs in 2 balls

Rinku Singh has scored only 24 runs in 5 matches played in T20 World Cup 2026, while he has played 29 balls. In the first match against USA, he scored only 6 runs in 14 balls. He scored only 1 run in 6 balls against Namibia. Rinku remained unbeaten against Pakistan and Netherlands, although here too he did not play any big innings because he did not get a chance to play many balls.

In the Super-8 round of T20 World Cup, Rinku Singh was out while playing an irresponsible shot. He was caught out while swinging the ball of Keshav Maharaj, in this match he could not even open his account.

Hardik Pandya has gifted a car worth Rs 4 crore to his ex-wife Natasha Stankovic and son Agastya Pandya. Its photos and videos are going viral on social media. Let us tell you that Hardik married Natasha in 2020. Natasha gave birth to a son (Agastya). However, both separated in 2024, after which Pandya is dating Mahika Sharma.

Hardik Pandya is currently playing T20 World Cup 2026. Mahika Sharma is with Hardik during this time. According to the report, Pandya had also celebrated Mahika’s birthday in the team hotel itself, of which many photos and videos were seen. Meanwhile, some photos and videos of Pandya’s ex-wife Natasha and his son Agastya started going viral on social media, in which he is seen taking delivery of a luxury car.

Hardik gifted a car worth Rs 4 crore to his son

Actually, in the photo and video of receiving the car, a banner was seen at the back, in which it is written that a gift to Agastya from Papa. Hardik gifted a Land Rover Defender to his son, which is worth around Rs 4 crore.

Hardik Pandya gifted a 4 crore worth Black Defender to his son and ex-wife.

Hardik Pandya is truly a gentleman, taking care of his ex-wife even after the divorce. pic.twitter.com/C1G46nrH2S

— Instinct (@Clutchxgod33) February 22, 2026

Hardik Pandya gifted a Defender to “Agastya”
PAPA TO AGASTYA pic.twitter.com/SR4LU2ma0R

— HARDIK (@Kunfupandya33) February 22, 2026

Hardik Pandya is currently dating Mahika Sharma, whose initials he has recently got a tattoo of. Hardik had celebrated his birthday.

Hardik Pandya is playing an important role with the ball in the T20 World Cup, he is also bowling in the powerplay. He played a brilliant inning of 52 runs against Namibia, so far he has taken 5 wickets in the tournament. Today India has a match with South Africa in the Super-8 round, which will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Mohammad Siraj took 3 wickets in the first match of T20 World Cup 2026. He was included in the squad only 24 hours before the tournament, as Harshit Rana was out due to injury. Siraj, who came to the press conference after the match, said that he knew that he would not play in the World Cup. But God changed the entire destiny. He told that when Suryakumar Yadav called him and told him about it, he considered it a joke.

Mohammad Siraj said, “I came to know only 24 hours ago and even when I was sitting in the flight, I was feeling as if it was a dream, because I had not thought that I would play in the World Cup. Planning was going on for a year, I was not playing T20, so I had understood that I will not play in this World Cup. But God changed the whole destiny. 24 hours ago, I was with my family. I got a message, ‘What is your next plan? Is it?’ So I said don’t bother me, I am resting. Then I got a call from Suryakumar Yadav.”

Siraj considered Suryakumar’s words a joke

Mohammed Siraj said, “I got a call from Suryakumar Yadav and he said ‘Mia, get ready and pack your bag and come’. I said Surya Bhai, don’t joke because this is not going to happen. Then he said ‘Mia, I am telling the truth, come.’ So this was shocking news for me. Whatever God has written, no one can change it. I not only joined the team but also played the match. God is great.”

Were you excited from within that you had to do something if you got a chance? Responding to this question, Siraj said, “The emotion is always there. As a player, when you are playing the World Cup, it is a different dream for a professional. So I thought that I have to do the same as I have been doing in Ranji. It was not easy to hit the new ball, so if I bowled wicket to wicket, I got wickets there too.”

The tenth edition of the T20 World Cup (T20 World Cup 2026) has started with 3 matches on Saturday. The third match was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, in which the disappointing performance of Indian batsmen was seen. But captain Suryakumar Yadav played an explosive inning of 84 runs in 49 balls, taking India to the score of 161 runs. After this the bowlers performed well. USA could score only 132 runs and India won the first match by 29 runs.

USA won the toss and decided to bowl first. It was expected from India’s top order batsmen that they would make a strong start against USA but it did not happen. Abhishek Sharma ‘Golden Duck’ out. Ishan Kishan returned to the pavilion after scoring 20 runs in 16 balls. Tilak Verma walked out after scoring 25 runs. After this Shivam Dubey also got out on his first ball. Finisher Rinku Singh had to come to the field early, but he could score only 6 runs in 14 balls. After Rinku was out, Hardik Pandya returned to the pavilion after scoring only 5 runs. India was under pressure with 6 wickets falling at 77, but then Team India made a comeback. Know who were the 3 heroes of India’s first victory.

Suryakumar Yadav

USA dismissed all the Indian batsmen cheaply, but captain Suryakumar Yadav took sixes from the bowlers with his explosive innings. He scored 84 runs in 49 balls at a strike rate of more than 171, in this innings the captain hit 4 sixes and 10 fours. With this innings, India was able to reach the score of 161, otherwise even scoring 100 runs was looking difficult.

Mohammad Siraj

Mohammad Siraj, who joined the team a day earlier as a replacement for Harshit Rana, bowled brilliantly. He dismissed both the openers in the powerplay. He dismissed Andries Goos (6) in the second over and Saiteja Mukkamalla (2) in the fourth over. Siraj took a total of 3 wickets in the match. He gave 29 runs in his 4 overs.

Akshar Patel

Vice-captain Akshar Patel also played an important role in this victory. When India’s 6 wickets fell at 77 runs, Surya was standing at one end but the batsmen were getting out at the other end, then Akshar took over the innings. He made an important partnership of 41 runs with Surya for the seventh wicket. Akshar also performed well in bowling, taking 2 wickets in 2 consecutive balls to end all hopes of USA’s victory. Patel gave only 24 runs in 4 overs.

T20 World Cup 2026 will start from 7th February, which is being hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. All the matches of Group B will be held in Sri Lanka, while Pakistan will also play all its matches in Sri Lanka only. Before the start of the tournament, India has a practice match, which is to be held at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. There is good news about Tilak Verma, while all-rounder Washington Sundar may be out of the tournament.

The injuries of Washington Sundar and Tilak Verma are a matter of concern for Team India, but the news is that Tilak has now fully recovered. According to a report in Indian Express, Tilak will be available for the fifth T20 against New Zealand, although the management wants to keep him fully fit for the T20 World Cup.

Washington Sundar’s replacement

Washington Sundar is out of the team due to a side strain. It is being said that Washington’s recovery is slow, due to which he may be out of the T20 World Cup. Riyan Parag’s name is coming forward as Washington’s replacement. They have been asked to be ready at the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. Let us tell you that Parag has to play 2 simulation matches on 28th and 30th January. If he passes the fitness test, he may also be asked to join the stitches.

In the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, Ravi Bishnoi was included in place of Washington Sundar, who was also included in the playing 11 in the third T20. He took 2 wickets while bowling economically. The report quoted a BCCI source as saying that the board does not want to rush Washington’s return. Therefore, their options are being seriously considered.

When is the warm-up match?

It is reported that BCCI is preparing for a warm-up match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. This match can be either against South Africa or against India A. With this the team will finalize its playing 11. Warm-up matches play an important role before any big tournament.