"Irritation guaranteed" - Netizens slam Mahieka Sharma over shocking reason after MI VS RCB clash

Hardik Pandya is widely known for his bowling and all-round skills. However, the Mumbai Indians captain was not in his best form in the latest IPL match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. On April 12, 2026, RCB defeated MI by 18 runs. It was MI’s third straight loss in the 2026 IPL season.

After the match, a video of Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, went viral on social media. Mahieka has often been seen supporting Hardik during good and bad times, and fans noticed her presence once again after this match.

The clip shows Mahieka Sharma walking outside Wankhede Stadium while talking to Hardik Pandya on a video call. While video calls are normal, this one caught attention because it happened just after the match ended. Fans also pointed out that she was present at the stadium during the game, which made the timing more discussed online.

Watch the viral clip here:

Mahieka Sharma faces backlash after viral video of video call with Hardik Pandya

Mahieka Sharma, the girlfriend of Hardik Pandya, has often shown support for him in his cricket journey. She once again stood by him after the Mumbai Indians lost their latest IPL match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. After the match, Hardik and Mahieka were seen having a FaceTime video call, which was shared online and quickly went viral.

In the viral video, shared by paparazzi, Mahieka Sharma was seen talking to Hardik Pandya on a video call. She was dressed in a sleeveless blue ombre knit maxi dress and was carrying a blue handbag. The moment looked normal and simple, but it got a lot of attention on social media.

Mumbai Indians lost the match by 18 runs, which was their third straight defeat in IPL 2026. After this loss, many fans were unhappy and surprised. Some people on social media said Hardik looked more focused on his personal life after the match. Because of this, Mahieka Sharma also faced backlash from netizens online.

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Fans react to Hardik–Mahieka video call

After the video of Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma’s video call went viral, fans shared mixed reactions on social media. Some people supported the couple and said it is normal to talk to loved ones after a match, especially after a tough loss.

However, many fans also criticised the timing of the call, as it happened soon after the Mumbai Indians’ defeat against the RCB. They felt Hardik should have focused more on the team result. This led to strong discussions online, with both support and backlash coming from netizens.

Here is how the netizens reacted: