New Delhi: Hardik Pandya, who played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory, has now created history off the field as well. The star all-rounder, known for his aggressive gameplay, has now broken a massive Instagram record, surpassing none other than Virat Kohli.

Hardik Pandya’s Iconic Instagram Post Goes Viral

After India’s thrilling win in the final, Hardik Pandya walked onto the pitch with the Champions Trophy, accompanied by teammate Axar Patel, who clicked his pictures. Several photographers rushed to capture Pandya’s iconic pose with the trophy, a moment similar to the one he shared after winning the T20 World Cup 2024.

Pandya then posted this picture on Instagram, and within minutes, it went viral, smashing records previously held by Virat Kohli.

Fastest 1 Million Likes on Instagram – A New Record

Hardik Pandya’s Instagram post achieved 1 million likes in just 6 minutes, making it the fastest Instagram post in cricket history to hit this milestone. The previous record was held by Virat Kohli, whose T20 World Cup 2024 victory post reached 1 million likes in 7 minutes.

At the time of writing, Pandya’s viral post has surpassed 16.5 million likes and over 300,000 comments, making it one of the most-engaged cricket posts ever. With 38.8 million followers on Instagram, Pandya continues to be one of the most popular Indian cricketers on social media.

Hardik Pandya’s Performance in Champions Trophy 2025

Hardik Pandya delivered a strong all-round performance in the tournament. He played four crucial innings, scoring 99 runs, and contributed with the ball by picking up 4 key wickets. His ability to perform in both batting and bowling was instrumental in India’s title win.

Hardik Pandya to Miss Mumbai Indians’ First IPL 2025 Match

After returning to India, Hardik Pandya has joined the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025. However, he will miss Mumbai’s opening match against Chennai Super Kings on March 23 due to a one-match ban for slow over-rate violations in IPL 2024.

As Pandya continues to break records both on and off the field, fans are eagerly waiting to see him back in action in the IPL!