Watch: Hardik Pandya changes Ferrari Colour ahead of MI vs RR — Fans can't stop talking

The Mumbai Indians were among the first teams to be knocked out of the playoff race this season. The five-time IPL champions will now look to end their disappointing campaign on a positive note when they take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, May 24, in Match 69 of the IPL 2026. 

Amid the excitement and pressure surrounding this high-voltage clash, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has once again become the centre of media attention — but this time, not because of his relationship with Mahieka Sharma. The Indian all-rounder is making headlines after his Ferrari 12Cilindri grabbed attention online once again.

Hardik had already gone viral after purchasing the luxury car before India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, gifting it to himself to make the memorable achievement even more special. Recently, a viral video surfaced online showing that the star cricketer has changed the colour of his Ferrari. Watch the video here.

Hardik Pandya's Ferrari gets a stunning makeover — Is this his pre-match ritual?

A viral video circulating on social media shows Hardik Pandya's Ferrari 12-cylinder rolling out of the showroom in a fresh bluish tone. The new colour has already caught the attention of fans and car enthusiasts, with many sharing their reactions online.

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What makes this even more interesting is the contrast. The Ferrari 12Cilindri was previously wrapped in an all-black finish — a look that was clean, classy, and impossible to ignore. The new blue shade gives the supercar a completely different personality. And with the Mumbai Indians' high-stakes clash against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 just around the corner, fans are already asking one question — is this Hardik Pandya's way of showing up in style before a big game?

MI vs RR IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's bold off-field move has the internet going crazy

Hardik Pandya knows how to make noise — on the field and off it. Just ahead of the Mumbai Indians' clash against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, the MI captain stepped out with his freshly recoloured Ferrari 12Cilindri, and the internet has not stopped talking since.

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The viral video spread across social media within hours, flooding comment sections with reactions from fans, car lovers, and cricket followers alike. Some called it a power move. Others called it pure class. Either way, Hardik Pandya has once again proved that he does not just play the game — he lives it at a completely different level, both inside the stadium and outside it.

Flashy car, forgettable season — Hardik Pandya's IPL 2026 form under the scanner again

While Hardik Pandya's Ferrari is turning heads outside the stadium, his performances inside it have been telling a very different story this IPL 2026 season. The Mumbai Indians captain brought the car into the spotlight after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, but the celebrations have long faded. On the field, Pandya has struggled badly with both bat and ball. In nine IPL 2026 games, he has scored just 172 runs at an average of 20.85, while his bowling has been even more concerning — averaging 64.75 and leaking runs at nearly 12 an over. To make matters worse, he was fined 10 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after forcefully knocking the bails off the stumps during MI's match against KKR, a violation of Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. Pandya admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction.

Off the field, the noise has been equally relentless. From captaincy criticism and injury concerns to trade rumours and his high-profile relationship with actor-model Mahieka Sharma, Pandya has barely had a quiet moment this season. Reports of the BCCI tightening rules around family members and outside influence during IPL travel only added to the growing chatter around the Mumbai Indians' turbulent campaign. MI crashed out of playoff contention very early, enduring one of their weakest IPL seasons in recent memory. Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Aakash Chopra publicly questioned his form, batting approach, and leadership, while his decision to hand youngsters the ball in crunch moments also drew sharp criticism.

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Yet not everyone has written Pandya off. Ravichandran Ashwin came out strongly in his defence, saying it was unfair to pin the blame entirely on the captain when the whole team had failed to perform. Ashwin pointed to Pandya's two brilliant seasons with the Gujarat Titans as proof that he can lead and deliver when the conditions are right. Despite one of the toughest phases of his career, Hardik Pandya remains a cricketer with the talent and the temperament to bounce back. The Ferrari may have a new colour — and perhaps, so will his form, when the time is right.