Smriti Mandhana celebrates haldi ceremony with India teammates ahead of wedding [Watch]

Team India opener Smriti Mandhana recently celebrated her haldi ceremony with her Indian teammates ahead of her upcoming wedding with fiancée Palash Muchhal, a music composer and filmmaker. The haldi ceremony is a traditional pre-wedding ritual in Indian weddings that is usually celebrated close to the wedding day with music, dancing, and lots of fun.

During the celebration, Smriti Mandhana was seen dancing and enjoying with her teammates including Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, and Richa Ghosh, as well as her family members. Everyone was dressed in yellow, following the theme of the haldi ceremony, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement.

Following their recent victory in the Women’s World Cup 2025, where India defeated South Africa in the final by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Palash Muchhal planned a romantic proposal for Smriti Mandhana at the same historic venue. He shared a video of the proposal on his Instagram handle, capturing the special moment for the couple.

Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in India’s victory at the Women’s World Cup 2025, emerging as the leading run-scorer for the team. She scored a total of 434 runs from nine games, with an impressive average of 54.25, including a century and two half-centuries. Her standout performances, including a century against New Zealand in the group stage and a crucial 45 in the final, were instrumental in India’s success in the tournament.

This victory marked a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket, as it was their first-ever ICC trophy. Despite reaching the ODI World Cup final twice before in 2005 and 2017 without success, the team finally achieved their long-awaited victory on home soil. Smriti Mandhana’s contributions to the team’s success were significant, and her upcoming wedding celebrations are a well-deserved break after a successful cricketing campaign.

As Smriti Mandhana prepares to start a new chapter in her personal life, fans and teammates alike are excited to see her happiness off the field. The celebrations surrounding her haldi ceremony and upcoming wedding only add to the joyous atmosphere surrounding the talented cricketer.