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Hardik Pandya Owns Social Media; Gets Fastest 1 Million Likes On Champions Trophy Post

Akshita Patel

Hardik Pandya gets quick likes on Instagram after Champions Trophy win [Source: @hardikpandya93/Instagram]Hardik Pandya gets quick likes on Instagram after Champions Trophy win [Source: @hardikpandya93/Instagram]

Hardik Pandya is now a social media sensation after his post on India's Champions Trophy victory became the fastest one to get 1 million likes on Instagram in India. The all-rounder had posted a photo, striking his iconic pose with the silverware. 

India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory created a festival atmosphere back in the home country. Fans hit the streets to celebrate the team's second consecutive ICC victory in last one year.

Meanwhile, the players also had a good time celebrating the monumental achievement and all-rounder Hardik Pandya went on to break records.

Hardik Pandya Breaks Instagram Record With Iconic Photo

Hardik Pandya, India's talented all-rounder, made headlines once again, but this time not for his on-field performances.

In the aftermath of India's thrilling ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph over New Zealand in Dubai, Pandya celebrated with a befitting flourish, doing the now-infamous 'Khaby Lame' dance while holding the trophy.

The post soon went on to become India's quickest Instagram post to attain 1 million likes, marking the feat within six minutes, and has accumulated more than 16 million likes since. 

Throughout the tournament, Pandya contributed with both bat and ball. He had key cameos, such as a 45-run innings in the group stages, a 28-run inning in the semi-final against Australia, and an 18-run cameo in the final against New Zealand.

Overall, he amassed 99 runs at an average of 24.75 and a strike rate of 106.45. With the ball, he shared the new ball duties with Mohammed Shami and picked up four wickets at an average of 35.75.

Captain Hardik Joins MI Ahead Of IPL 2025

Only days after helping India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, top all-rounder Hardik Pandya has already turned his attention to the next IPL season. 

With the tournament set to begin on March 22, preparations are in full swing, and Mumbai Indians fans were thrilled to see their captain return to camp. 

MI took to social media to share Pandya’s arrival, posting a picture and a video of him stepping into the MI training facility. Dressed in a red jacket and looking determined, the all-rounder appeared ready to lead the five-time champions in the new season.