Hardik Pandya’s Adorable Father-Son Bond Takes the Internet by Storm After Mumbai Indians Secure Playoffs

May 22, 2025: In a touching moment at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians‘ captain Hardik Pandya was seen interacting with his son, Agastya, after the team’s commanding win over Delhi Capitals. With the match running late, past 11 pm, Hardik lovingly urged his son to get some sleep as Mumbai secured a significant victory, sealing their spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

Agastya, who has become a familiar face in the Mumbai Indians camp, was spotted in the stands alongside his father. The four-year-old, born to Hardik and Natasa Stankovic in July 2020 during the lockdown, has frequently been seen at games, offering fans a glimpse of the captain’s personal side. Despite the late hour, the father-son interaction was a reminder of the softer side of the IPL’s biggest stars.

On the field, it was all about Mumbai’s dominant performance. Hardik praised his teammates, particularly Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah, for their impeccable bowling performances. Santner, with figures of 3/11, and Bumrah, with 3/12, helped dismantle the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup, restricting them to just 121 runs after Mumbai posted a competitive total of 180/5, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliant 73* off 43 balls.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Hardik expressed how the two bowlers make his job as skipper much easier. “I can throw the ball whenever I want; they bring such control and perfection, which makes my job very easy,” Pandya said. He also praised the performance of Naman Ojha, whose powerful hitting on a difficult pitch helped Mumbai finish strong. “We would’ve been very happy to get 160, but the way Naman and Surya finished it, especially Naman, to come out and just hit on a difficult track was outstanding.”

With the win, Mumbai Indians have not only qualified for the playoffs but also left a lasting impression of teamwork, family, and individual brilliance. As Hardik Pandya continues to lead his team to success, it’s clear that his support system, both on and off the field, plays a pivotal role in their journey.