The Indian cricket team delivered a thrilling performance on Thursday, defeating England in the T20 World Cup semi-final and securing a place in the final against New Zealand. The high voltage clash took place at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and was witnessed by a packed crowd of more than 30,000 spectators including several Bollywood personalities.
Among those present were Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma and the cricketer’s young son Agastya. While the match itself produced several exciting moments, one unexpected reaction from the stands quickly became a talking point on social media.
India batted first in the semi-final after England captain Harry Brook chose to field. Sanju Samson’s impressive 89 helped India build a strong platform on what appeared to be a batting friendly pitch.
When Hardik Pandya walked in to bat expectations were high. The all-rounder initially took some time to settle but soon shifted gears smashing two big sixes that pushed India past the 250 run mark.
However, the innings ended on a surprising note when Hardik was run out in the final over after attempting to squeeze an extra run. As commentators debated his shot selection and the risky call the broadcast cameras captured a candid moment in the stands.
Agastya appeared visibly upset and began calling out to his father as he walked back to the pavilion. The youngster animatedly questioned the shot selection seemingly unhappy with the flick shot that led to the dismissal. Standing beside him Mahieka Sharma looked momentarily stunned and unsure how to respond to the child’s reaction.
The clip quickly spread across social media with fans finding the moment both amusing and relatable. Many users commented on how Agastya’s passionate reaction showed just how invested he was in his father’s performance.
Despite the dismissal, Hardik Pandya played a crucial role later in the match. During England’s chase the all-rounder delivered a tight 19th over and dismissed Sam Curran at a crucial stage helping India maintain control of the game.
His performance with the ball proved instrumental as India sealed a memorable win and booked their place in the T20 World Cup final.
Agastya is the son of Hardik Pandya and his former wife Natasa Stankovic. The couple married in 2020 and welcomed their son the same year before parting ways in 2024. Their divorce was finalised later that year, and both continue to co-parent Agastya.
Hardik began dating actor and model Mahieka Sharma in 2025. Earlier this year he made their relationship public with a heartfelt birthday post dedicated to her on Instagram. Since then Mahieka has often been spotted accompanying the cricketer to matches during the ongoing World Cup.
With India now set to face New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, fans will be hoping for another memorable performance from the team and perhaps another candid moment from the stands.