Hardik Pandya’s energetic celebration after Tilak Varma’s 45-ball IPL century has gone viral, with fans comparing the moment to iconic Kantara scenes.
Tilak Varma led the Mumbai Indians to a strong total against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad on April 20. He scored his maiden century and pushed the team close to 200.
The highlight came with Hardik Pandya’s celebration of the milestone. The captain stood near the boundary and watched the final delivery closely. As Tilak struck a boundary on the last ball to reach 100, Hardik jumped, clapped, and celebrated with visible excitement. The moment quickly gained attention online.
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Earlier, Tilak struggled at 19 off 22 balls. During a timeout, Hardik had spoken to him with intent. The left-hander responded immediately and shifted momentum. He added 82 runs in the next 23 balls. Tilak completed his hundred in 45 balls, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes. Fans praised Hardik’s involvement and energy. Many linked the moment to a popular reference to the Kantara movie circulating on social media.
Watch the video here:
Tilak-ன் சரமாரி தாக்குதலுக்கு முன் Captain Pandya-வின் Motivational Talk!🥵💥
— Star Sports Tamil (@StarSportsTamil) April 20, 2026
📺 தொடர்ந்து காணுங்கள் | TATA IPL 2026 | #GTvMI | JioHotstar & Star Sports 1 தமிழில்#TATAIPL #TATAIPL2026 pic.twitter.com/pOqwasXawU
Tilak varma ane Hardik pandya recreate scene…..#MIvsGT #GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/twaujXuxQY
— H I T E S H _❤️🔥_BAWA (@Isdilkakyakru) April 20, 2026
In the match, the Mumbai Indians secured a 99-run win over the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad on April 20. Gujarat opted to bowl first after the toss.
Mumbai posted 199/5 in 20 overs after early losses. Quinton de Kock scored 13 off 11, while Danish Malewar departed early. Kagiso Rabada struck 3 times in the power play. Naman Dhir added 45 off 32.
Tilak Varma led the charge with 101 off 45 balls, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes. Hardik Pandya made 15 off 16, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 15 off 10. Rabada returned 3/33.
Gujarat collapsed to 100 in 15.5 overs while chasing 200. Sai Sudharsan fell for 0, while Jos Buttler scored 5. Shubman Gill made 14 off 13. Washington Sundar scored 26 off 17.
Ashwani Kumar took 4/24, while Bumrah claimed 1/15. Santner picked 2/16 and Ghazanfar took 2/17.
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