Boyfriend Palash Muchhal shares heartwarming messages for Smriti Mandhana after India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph
Following India’s historic triumph in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Smriti Mandhanathe boyfriend of, singer and songwriter Palash Muchhalshared a series of touching messages that melted the hearts of cricket and music fans. Indian side led by Harmanpreet Kaur defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, November 2, to win their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title.
Palash Muchhal’s heartfelt tribute to Smriti Mandhana
Soon after India’s victory, Palash took to Instagram to express his pride and admiration for Mandhana. In a post, he shared a beautiful photo where he could be seen holding the Women’s World Cup Trophy, with Mandhana smiling in the background. Fans quickly noticed a special detail: a tattoo on Palash’s arm bearing Mandhana’s initials and jersey number, symbolizing her unwavering support for her on and off the field.
The post, shared on his official Instagram account, carried the caption celebrating India’s incredible achievement while subtly expressing his personal joy over Mandhana’s monumental contribution to the team’s success.
In another heartwarming upload, Palash shared a photo of him and Mandhana posing with the shiny trophy. The photo reflected pure happiness and pride, capturing a moment of shared accomplishment between the cricket star and his long-time partner.
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Mandhana’s record-breaking campaign
Mandhana’s performances throughout the 2025 World Cup have been nothing short of extraordinary. The elegant left-hander was India’s most consistent performer with the bat, playing a pivotal role in guiding the team through tough contests and crucial run chases.
With 434 points in the tournament, Mandhana broke Mithali Rajthe long-standing record for the most runs scored by an Indian player in a single edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup. Mithali had accumulated 409 runs in the 2017 edition, where India narrowly fell short in the final against England.
Mandhana’s total now places her among the greatest of all time, as she closes in on the world record held by Australia’s Alyssa Healy, who amassed 509 runs at the 2022 World Cup.
Most runs by an Indian in a single edition of the Women’s World Cup:
- 434 – Smriti Mandhana (2025)
- 409 – Mithali Raj (2017)
- 381 – Poonam Raut (2017)
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
