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| Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal during their romantic engagement moment on the DY Patil Stadium pitch, where India won the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. |
Indian cricket icon Smriti Mandhana (29) has officially announced her engagement to music composer Palash Muchhal. The moment went viral because the proposal happened on the same DY Patil Stadium pitch where India won the Women’s ODI World Cup 🏆 on 2 November 2025. Mandhana, the tournament’s top scorer with 434 runs, celebrated her life’s most romantic moment just 18 days after making history. Their wedding is scheduled for 23 November 2025 in Sangli.
Their bond began around 2019–20, when Smriti was becoming a global cricket star 🏏 and Palash was rising in Bollywood with his sister Palak Muchhal. Despite fame on both sides, the couple kept their relationship extremely private — built on trust, respect, and quiet support.
Mandhana often said that music helped her focus during tough tournaments 🎧 — and fans later discovered much of that music was composed by Palash himself. He even inked a subtle “SM18” tattoo in her honor.
India’s 2025 World Cup victory changed everything, inspiring Palash to propose on the historic pitch where Smriti delivered her finest performance.
On the evening of 20 November 2025, the DY Patil Stadium stood glowing under giant floodlights. Smriti arrived believing she had a team briefing. Instead, Palash gently held her hand and asked her to close her eyes 😄. He tied a soft black blindfold and walked her toward the pitch.
Ed Sheeran’s romantic track “Perfect” played softly in the background 🎶 as Smriti reached the center.
When he removed the blindfold, Smriti saw a pathway of red roses forming a heart ❤️. Palash, dressed in a grey suit, dropped to one knee holding a custom platinum diamond ring he designed over six months.
He asked: “Smriti, this pitch witnessed your victory. Now will you share life’s victories with me?” Smriti burst into a teary smile and said, “Yes! A hundred times yes!” 💍✨
Family and teammates — including Palak Muchhal & Jemimah Rodrigues — rushed in cheering. Their 59-second video hit over 5 million views in one day.
Within hours, social media was on fire 🔥. Palash’s post hit 2 million likes, while Smriti’s ring-flash reel rocked Instagram. On X (Twitter), #SmritiMandhanaEngaged trended nationally.
Fans shared memes like: “She smashed sixes on field, and now smashed the biggest YES of her life!” 😂 Another: “Viral Bhayani running to DY Patil rn.”
One of the biggest surprises came when Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a personal congratulatory note 📩, saying their match was “as perfect as the World Cup final”. He also referenced their November 23 Sangli wedding.
This message was carried by major outlets including Hindustan Times and Indian Express. (No public post from PM Modi found as of 21 Nov 2025)
The couple will marry in Smriti’s family farmhouse in Sangli, with about 100 close guests. The wedding will feature traditional Maharashtrian rituals 🌼 including haldi, mehendi & a musical night — where Palak Muchhal is expected to perform live.
They want the ceremony to be simple, heartfelt, and family-centered. Their honeymoon location remains a secret — but guesses point to Maldives or Europe 🌍✨.
Scores of cricket stars sent wishes. Harmanpreet Kaur praised Smriti’s leadership, while fans showered love across platforms ❤️.
Virat Kohli posted, “Congratulations! May you score centuries in love too.” 🏏❤️ (No official post from Virat Kohli found as of 21 Nov 2025)
Fans say Smriti & Palash are among the most humble and grounded celebrity couples today.
Their journey shows that love — just like cricket — thrives on patience, teamwork, and timing. From a quiet love story to a fairytale pitch proposal, their story has captured India’s heart ❤️.
As November 23 approaches, fans eagerly await the beginning of their next inning together.
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