In a heartwarming moment amid the high-pressure T20 World Cup 2026, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya ensured his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday was truly unforgettable, hosting an intimate cake-cutting ceremony at the team hotel in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 19. The celebration, which took place just days before India’s crucial Super 8 encounter against South Africa, offered a rare glimpse into the personal life of the star cricketer and has since gone viral across social media platforms .
Mahieka Sharma’s birthday celebration: Cake, candles and romance
A video from the private birthday celebration has now surfaced on social media, capturing the couple’s joyful evening at the team hotel. In the clip, Mahieka can be seen cutting her birthday cake while Hardik stands beside her, cheering her on with evident affection. The model looked stunning in an orange-and-pink outfit, perfectly complementing Pandya, who kept it stylish in a pink shirt .
After cutting the cake, Mahieka sweetly fed a piece to Hardik as others in attendance sang ‘Happy Birthday’ for her. The venue was beautifully decorated with red heart-shaped balloons and roses, adding a romantic touch to the celebration that took place shortly after India’s final group stage match against the Netherlands.
Here’s the video:
Hardik Pandya celebrates his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s birthday at the team hotel in Ahmedabad#HardikPandya #MahiekaSharma pic.twitter.com/tgBiGWvtj3
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 20, 2026
Ishan Kishan joins Mahieka Sharma’s birthday bash
The birthday celebration wasn’t just limited to the couple. Several Indian team members joined in to make Mahieka’s day special, creating memorable moments of camaraderie. Opening batter Abhishek Sharma’s sister, Komal Sharma, was seen dancing with Team India star Ishan Kishan during the celebrations at the team hotel in Ahmedabad .
A video showing Ishan Kishan and Komal Sharma dancing and vibing to music has also captured fans’ attention. The left-handed batter showcased his dance moves while dressed in classy all-black attire, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma’s sister Komal Sharma dancing together at Mahieka Sharma’s birthday 🔥
Loving this brother sister duo 😅❤️ #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/6W9WXeaYax
— Ayush Cricket (@AyushCricket32) February 20, 2026
Hardik’s performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026
Pandya’s romantic gestures have been complemented by stellar performances in the T20 World Cup 2026. He recently won the Player of the Match award against Namibia, scoring 52 runs and claiming two wickets to help India secure their place in the Super 8 stage with a perfect group-stage record .
Against the Netherlands, Pandya contributed a crucial 30 off 21 balls with three sixes at the Narendra Modi Stadium, helping India post a formidable total of 193 for 6. He also picked up a wicket in that match .
So far in the tournament, Hardik has made vital contributions for the team, scoring 87 runs from four games at a strike rate of 155.53 and claiming five wickets at an average of 22.20 and an economy rate of 7.92.
