Watch: Hardik Pandya kisses Mahieka Sharma after landing in Chennai ahead of IND vs ZIM Super 8 clash

India’s cricket team reached Chennai on Monday for an important match against Zimbabwe. They need to win this game with a big margin to keep their semifinal hopes alive. The team came after a heavy 76-run loss in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Amid this, Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was again in the spotlight. He arrived with his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. She has been seen with him during the tournament and has attended many matches.

In Chennai, Hardik put his arm around her as they walked to the team bus. A video of them has become very popular on social media. In the video, Pandya is seen with his arm around her as the two walk together through the terminal area. Moments later, the pair share a warm hug, and Pandya appears to lean in for a quick kiss before heading towards the vehicle outside. The brief PDA moment was captured from a distance, but it was enough for the reel to go viral within minutes, with fans zooming in, reposting, and debating the visuals across platforms.

Hardik’s personal life has been widely discussed during the T20 World Cup 2026. Usually, players’ partners do not travel with the team unless it is a long tour. Mahieka’s regular presence has caught the attention of fans and the media.

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Hardik Pandya’s Personal Life in Focus

Hardik Pandya’s dating life has been a big topic during the T20 World Cup 2026. Wives and girlfriends are usually not allowed to travel with players unless it is a long tour. But Mahieka Sharma has been seen with Hardik throughout the tournament. Her regular presence has caught the attention of fans and the media.

The star all-rounder has openly shown his love for her. He was seen blowing kisses towards her from the boundary during matches. The couple has spent a lot of time together during the tournament.

Many fans are happy for Hardik, but some have raised questions. They feel that too much attention on his personal life may affect his focus. In the match in Ahmedabad, Hardik did not perform well. Fans hope he will do better in Chennai.

One user said that this is an important time in the World Cup and India needs Hardik fully focused. Another user said that he seems to be doing better in his personal life than on the cricket field.

Hardik Pandya's T20 World Cup 2026 Performance

Hardik has played 5 matches in the tournament. He scored 105 runs in 5 innings from 73 balls. His average is 21.0 and his strike rate is 143.8. His highest score is 52, and he has scored one half-century. He hit 5 fours and 8 sixes.

With the ball, he bowled 18 overs and gave 156 runs. He took 5 wickets. His economy rate is 8.67, and his best bowling figures are 2 wickets for 16 runs.

India’s Situation in the Tournament

The heavy loss was India’s first defeat in 18 ICC white-ball matches since the 2023 World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After this defeat, India’s Net Run Rate (NRR) dropped to -3.800.

To reach the semifinals, India must win both of their remaining Super 8 matches. They also need to improve their NRR so they do not depend on other teams’ results.