The Narendra Modi Stadium was buzzing with “India! India!” after their big 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday, March 8. But while the crowd was losing its mind, something a little sweeter was happening near the boundary. Hardik Pandya—India’s star all-rounder—had just helped defend the world title, and there he was, holding hands with his girlfriend, actress and model Mahieka Sharma. They didn’t bother hiding their excitement.
Look at the way Mahika Sharma asks Hardik Pandya to do his iconic pose.
A man with his favorite person after achieving everything in life. pic.twitter.com/BccaahWQKa
— N (@Preetygirlhun) March 8, 2026
“Since She Entered My Life, I Am Only Winning”: Hardik Credits Mahieka
The night really hit its high point after the match, during the celebrations. Hardik got a little choked up as he thanked Mahieka for helping him clear his head and get back into form. He called her “Meri Missus” and his “lucky charm,” and you could see how much it meant to him. He talked about how she stood by him through all those tough recovery periods over the past year. “Jab se Mahieka aayi hai, life mein bas jeet hi jeet hai,” he said, hugging the trophy and grinning.
Hardik Pandya celebrating the T20 World Cup victory with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. pic.twitter.com/IhJGFFlvP6
— MuFFatLal Bohra (@arshdeep3444) March 8, 2026
Meanwhile, Mahieka turned heads in a bright blue outfit as she watched from the stands, sharing laughs with Hardik’s son, Agastya. She’s been a constant presence at every match during the 45-day tournament, and people can’t stop talking about it. With Hardik giving her this kind of public shoutout, there’s no doubt that they’re cricket’s newest power couple in India.
From Bridgetown Tears To Ahmedabad Cheers
Hardik’s smile in 2026 felt worlds away from the heartbreak he showed after the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown. Back then, after holding his nerve and defending 16 runs in the final over against South Africa, he couldn’t hold back. He just broke down in front of everyone, tears streaming, completely overwhelmed. It wasn’t just about that match. He’d been carrying the weight of six tough months: constant criticism, fans booing him through the IPL, and his own struggles that he hadn’t shared with anyone.
