The air was brisk in Ahmedabad on Sunday night as the Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the final of the centuries. Under the canopy of roaring fans, India won the T20 World Cup 2026 won the title in a fierce match against new zealand. While the cricket was world class, the post-match celebrations had a different kind of magic. Amidst the sea of blue jerseys and falling confetti, one man stood out, India’s star all-rounder, hardik pandya.
Pandya, who played a key role in India’s stellar performance against the Kiwis, was not just celebrating a professional achievement. As soon as the final wicket fell and fireworks lit up the Gujarat sky, all eyes were drawn towards the boundary, where Hardik was seen having an emotional and ‘stunning’ celebration with his girlfriend. Mahika Sharma. The chemistry between the two was the talk of the town throughout the tournament, but the scenes after the trophy presentation took social media by storm.
Hardik Pandya’s adorable chemistry with Mahika Sharma after India’s T20 World Cup win
The celebration went viral almost instantly as clips of the couple sharing intimate moments on the field surfaced. In the video, which has been viewed millions of times so far, Hardik and Mahika were seen dancing together to the tune of the stadium’s victory songs, spreading joy. The sizzling chemistry was undeniable as the couple shared several passionate kisses and were completely engrossed in the excitement of India becoming world champions.
An exclusive snippet that delighted fans showed the couple chatting with a supporter. While posing for a selfie with a lucky fan, Mahika was seen lovingly kissing Hardik, who repeated the same gesture after the photo was taken, showing their unabashed bond. Mahika has been a constant presence in the stands during this World Cup campaign, often seen cheering passionately during Hardik’s explosive spells. The victory celebration in Ahmedabad felt like the culmination of a long, fruitful journey for the pair.
Here are the scenes:
Hardik Pandya is dancing with Mahika. no one can stop him today
We should also not forget Mahika’s contribution, she traveled everywhere to support them pic.twitter.com/7qf7QGGEcF– Gagan Chaudhary (@choudhary_99415) 9 March 2026
What is Hardik Pandya doing here? 😭
Looks like he was left alone on the ground to get intimate with Maheeka last night. pic.twitter.com/iNYPQEPlD8– Kusha Sharma (@kushacritic) 9 March 2026
Watch how Mahika Sharma asks Hardik Pandya to give her iconic pose.
A man with his favorite person after achieving everything in life. pic.twitter.com/BccaahWQKa
– Ann (@Preetygirlhun) 8 March 2026
Hardik Pandya is celebrating T20 World Cup victory with his girlfriend Mahika Sharma. pic.twitter.com/IhJGFFlvP6
– Muffatlal Bohra (@arshdeep3444) 8 March 2026
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Hardik gives credit for his success to his girlfriend
While visuals speak a thousand words, Hardik’s post-match comments added a layer of depth to their relationship. During a candid conversation on the field, while the winner’s medal was still shining around his neck, Pandya was asked about his mindset leading up to the final. His response was a heartfelt tribute to Mahika’s impact on his life and career.
“I was saying from the beginning that we were going to win. I told Mahika the same thing, ‘Don’t worry, we’ve got this.’ I want to play for the team for the next ten years and win ten more titles.” Hardik commented with his trademark confidence.
The most touching moment came when Hardik directly addressed the positive changes that have happened in his life since starting their journey together. He described their presence as his lucky charm, saying, “Ever since Mahika came into my life, everything is going well. One win after another.”