
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium was expected to become a fort India During the 43rd match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight On February 22, 2026. Instead, it became the backdrop for a crushing 76-run defeat at the hands of. South Africa and involves a social media storm hardik pandya‘s girlfriend, Mahika Sharma. As India’s middle order collapsed under the pressure of chasing a target of 188, a unique moment in the stands caught the internet’s attention for all the wrong reasons.
Mahika Sharma’s reaction goes viral after Hardik Pandya’s dismissal
The defining image of the night was not a sky-high six, but Maheeka’s reaction to Hardik Pandya’s dismissal in the 15th over. When India were reduced to 86/5, the onus was on Pandya to stage a miraculous comeback. However, facing Keshav MaharajPandya attempted to flat-batt a wide delivery at long-off. The connection lacked power, allowing Tristan Stubbs Performed a sensational stunt at the boundary line to complete the catch.
As soon as Pandya returned to the pavilion after playing a poor innings of 18 runs in 17 balls, the cameras turned towards Mahika in the VIP stand. In a move that took commentators and fans by surprise, she was seen clapping enthusiastically and smiling as if celebrating a milestone. The contrast between the serious state of the match and his jubilant reaction created an immediate wave of trolling. Cricket fans suggested on
Here’s how fans reacted:
Actually I think she doesn’t know that Hardik Pandya is out. #indvssa #savsind #SuryaKumarYadav #ICCT20WorldCup2026 #hardikpandya #difficult https://t.co/PfOsJqO33c
-Akbar Sardar (@akbarsardar156) 23 February 2026
She knows ball!!! https://t.co/IVprIDOhu5
-Josh (@homelanderbell) 23 February 2026
I also noticed https://t.co/eRLGmPIg6A
– cricket lover (@iamsaurab) 23 February 2026
Didi was clapping for 18 runs but who told her that strike rate is seen in T20. 😭😭😭 https://t.co/seZ7knjgtz
– Prince. (@merii_mrziii) 23 February 2026
Arranged marriage is scary what if it happens 😭 https://t.co/cfiy3VEPMp
– Ali (@alee_sha17) 23 February 2026
– Verma (@HV_2224) 23 February 2026
Brother accidentally picks up girl from bar who doesn’t understand cricket https://t.co/MTOZ5qJPf4
— “ (@peekaboo_pr) 23 February 2026
Hardik was out and Mahika was literally clapping for his wicket
– CricketSanctum (@SanctumCricket) 22 February 2026
That’s why you guys are alone in your life. https://t.co/GRqoKTiKBm
– Rohan Gangta (@rohanangta) 23 February 2026
Noticed that Hardik often gets out like this https://t.co/AFWw1PfGIZ
– Ani (@annakacarrom) 23 February 2026
South Africa defeated India in the important match of Super 8
While social media focused on the stands, the action on the pitch was a one-sided affair. South Africa made a strong score of 187/7, thanks to the player of the match’s stormy innings of 63 runs in 35 balls. david miller. Despite early successes Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) and Arshdeep SinghProteas middle order took full advantage of Pandya’s expensive spell Shivam Dubey. Tristan Stubbs played an unbeaten inning of 44 runs and set a target which proved to be insurmountable for the Blue team.
marco janson The top order collapsed with figures of 4/22, while Maharaj’s three wickets, including the controversial dismissal of Pandya, effectively ended the contest. India lost its last five wickets in just 25 runs and lost by 76 runs. The defeat leaves India’s semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, while South Africa go top of Group 1 with a thumping win that featured clinical bowling coupled with Miller’s trademark power-hitting.

