Mohammad Amir picks winner of 2026 T20 World Cup Final: Mohammad Amir has broken his silence right before the 2026 T20 World Cup final, and he’s made his pick clear. The former Pakistan fast bowler is saying New Zealand will beat India in big match in Ahmedabad.
Amir has been pretty outspoken and stirred things up all tournament long. Now he’s gone and backed the Black Caps to win the final and stop India’s unbeaten run.
“New Zealand will give India a really hard time,” he said. “Reaching the final is a big deal for both sides, but if you look at everything—bowling, batting, fielding—New Zealand just look stronger overall. I feel they have the edge and they can actually beat India in the final.”
It’s a gutsy call, especially since he’s supporting the team that knocked Pakistan out earlier. And it adds even more tension to a game that’s already full of history.
India are coming in as huge favorites—they have won their last three games really convincingly. But there’s this one thing that keeps coming up: India have never beaten New Zealand in a T20 World Cup. They’ve lost every time they’ve played them—2007, 2016, and 2021.
The Real Battle: Past Record vs. Today’s Form
Amir’s point is pretty straightforward. New Zealand have the bowlers who can really hurt India, especially in a big final. Matt Henry is the main danger guy—he can swing the new ball like crazy and destroy top orders. Anyone who watched the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final still remembers how he ripped through India. If he does something similar early in Ahmedabad, India’s middle order could be in serious trouble against New Zealand’s tight bowling.
But you can’t just ignore how well India are playing right now because of old matches. Sanju Samson has been unbelievable at the top this tournament. His quick 97 against West Indies and that brilliant 89 in the semi-final against England have completely changed the way India start their innings. He’s the one New Zealand will be desperate to get out early.
What’s Going to Happen?
Everything will be decided on Sunday evening at Narendra Modi Stadium. Right now, India look like the clear favorites to win the trophy. They’re unbeaten, playing brilliant cricket, and have the massive home crowd pushing them forward. That kind of momentum is hard to beat.
But Mohammad Amir keeps backing against India this whole tournament. He said England would win the semi-final—India crushed them. He even claimed India wouldn’t reach the semis—we all know they did, and now they’re in the final. Many fans feel Amir is just anti-India throughout this World Cup, so his New Zealand pick might not mean much.
Still, India have two small worries: Abhishek Sharma hasn’t clicked at the top this tournament, and Varun Chakravarthy leaked runs in his last two pressure games. Both are class players though—they usually step up in big matches. If Abhishek fires early and Varun spins his magic, those concerns vanish fast.
India just need to play their natural game, handle the pressure, and finally beat that New Zealand hoodoo. The Black Caps will try their disciplined best, but India seem ready to lift the cup. Sunday is going to be epic!
