Hardik Pandya’s Icy Stare At Sahibzada Farhan Goes Viral

In a clinical display of psychological warfare and bowling precision, Hardik Pandya became the face of India’s dominance during their 61-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

While Ishan Kishan (77 off 40) provided the fireworks with the bat, Pandya’s “Aura Farming” moment during Pakistan’s chase has become the most talked-about visual of the T20 World Cup so far.

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The “Aura Farming” Moment

The incident occurred in the very first over of the second innings at the R. Premadasa Stadium:

• The Wicket: After three dot balls, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan attempted a desperate big shot but mistimed a sharp delivery from Pandya.
• The Stare: As Rinku Singh settled under the catch at mid-on, Pandya didn’t even turn around to watch the fielder. Instead, he stood perfectly still in his follow-through, fixing Farhan with an icy, unwavering stare until the batter began his walk back to the pavilion.
• Social Media Reaction: Fans quickly labeled the move “Aura Farming”—a term for asserting absolute dominance without saying a word. The clip has already crossed 20 million views on X (formerly Twitter).

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Match Summary: India vs. Pakistan (Group A)

India has now officially qualified for the Super 8s after dismantling Pakistan in what turned out to be a one-sided affair.

Team	Score	Top Performers
India	175/7 (20 ov)	Ishan Kishan: 77 (40) Suryakumar Yadav: 32 (27)
Pakistan	114/10 (17.5 ov)	Usman Khan: 44 (34) Hardik Pandya: 2/16 (3.5 ov)

• Bumrah’s Brilliance: Jasprit Bumrah effectively ended the game in the Powerplay by removing Saim Ayub and Captain Salman Ali Agha, leaving Pakistan reeling at 13/3.
• The Record: India extends its T20 World Cup head-to-head record against Pakistan to 8-1.

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Tension in the Camp?

Despite the win, a viral video from the post-match handshakes has sparked concern among fans. Hardik Pandya and Captain Suryakumar Yadav were seen in a heated discussion with Kuldeep Yadav.

• The Cause: Reports suggest the frustration stemmed from a dropped catch by Kuldeep in the final over, where he spilled a chance from Shaheen Afridi that went for six.
• The Verdict: While the exchange looked intense, team sources suggest it was “on-field heat” that was settled in the dressing room.