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Hardik Pandya son with Mahieka Sharma (Source:X)
It was a high-energy evening at the Wankhede Stadium as the Mumbai Indians defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 opener. Led by Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians finally broke a 14-year streak of losing their first match of the season.
However, one moment that caught the attention and is winning hearts online is the kind gesture of Hardik Pandya's girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma.
Chasing a big total of 221 runs, the team reached the target in just 19.1 overs. Ryan Rickelton played a brilliant innings of 81 off 43 balls, while Rohit Sharma smashed 78 off 38 deliveries. Rohit Sharma also went on to break Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs against a single IPL opponent.
Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane led KKR with a solid half-century, and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a quick 51 off 29 balls, helping his team post 220.
Mahieka Sharma protects Hardik Pandya's son
While the MI Vs KKR match delivered thrilling cricket, an emotional off-field moment grabbed everyone’s attention. After the match, Mahieka Sharma was seen leaving the stadium with Agastya, the son of Hardik Pandya and his ex-wife Natasa Stankovic.
As they stepped out, paparazzi surrounded them, trying to capture pictures. Mahieka Sharma immediately stepped in, holding Agastya’s hand and asking photographers to maintain distance. She firmly said, “No flash please, Agastya hai saath mein,” clearly concerned about the child’s comfort.
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Mahieka Sharma's special gesture for Hardik Pandya's son
In several viral videos, Mahieka is seen shielding Agastya from camera flashes and even covering his eyes to protect him from the bright lights.
She also politely requested the crowd to make way, saying, “Please rasta dijiye.” At one point, she checked on him gently, asking, "You okay?" before again requesting that photographers avoid using flash, as it was disturbing him.
The videos spread quickly across social media, with fans praising Mahieka for her thoughtful and protective behaviour. Many users appreciated how she handled the situation with maturity and kindness, especially while dealing with a child in a crowded public space.
Watch the video here:
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma's love story
Mahieka Sharma is a model and actor. She has been dating Hardik since 2025. Their relationship first gained attention through social media hints before becoming public. Since then, she has often been seen supporting him at matches and public events.
It is important to mention that Hardik and Mahieka officially confirmed the relationship in October 2025. The star cricketer shared an Instagram post before his birthday, and mentioned Mahieka as his "11:11 wish".
In the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, Mahieka Sharma was seen cheering and celebrating Hardik Pandya's success and showing her endless support for the star cricketer.
Hardik continues to co-parent his son following their 2024 separation. Despite the spotlight on his personal life, he has maintained a balance between his professional commitments and family responsibilities.
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