India’s thrilling semifinal win over England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium produced several memorable moments, but one heartwarming scene involving Hardik Pandya, his son Agastya, and former India captain MS Dhoni quickly captured the internet’s attention. Shortly after the match, a video surfaced showing Pandya looking up toward the stands to acknowledge Dhoni, who was watching the game from the gallery.
Fans erupted in cheers as Pandya’s son Agastya was brought close to Dhoni, creating a wholesome moment that soon went viral across social media. Hardik Pandya had already played a decisive role in India’s dramatic seven-run victory. The star all-rounder delivered a late surge with the bat, smashing 27 off just 12 balls to accelerate India’s innings during the death overs.
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England captain turned to off-spinner Will Jacks for the final over, but Pandya attacked immediately, launching two massive sixes that electrified the crowd. India plundered 76 runs in the last five overs, pushing the total to a daunting score.
Hardik Pandya be like Heyy Mahi bhaii…. . He is forever Dhoni Paglu ❤️
– But why Augustya doesn’t look happy.
– And ignore Maheika pic.twitter.com/QCfgVxpVR2— Gagan Choudhary (@choudhary_99415) March 6, 2026
Pandya’s impact extended beyond his batting. During England’s tense chase, he also claimed two important wickets and produced a key run-out to dismiss England centurion Jacob Bethell, whose blistering 105 off 48 balls had almost taken the game away from India.
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Earlier in the match, Sanju Samson laid the foundation with a classy half-century on a batting-friendly pitch, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a crucial spell in the death overs. Bumrah finished with 1/33 in four overs, helping India restrict England to 246/7 and seal a hard-fought victory in front of a roaring Mumbai crowd.
