In the wake of India’s historic triumph at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Smriti Mandhana’s boyfriend, singer and composer Palash Muchhal, shared a series of touching posts that melted the hearts of cricket and music fans alike. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, November 2, to lift their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title.
Palash Muchhal’s heartfelt tribute for Smriti Mandhana
Shortly after India’s victory, Palash took to Instagram to express his pride and admiration for Mandhana. In one 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 his unwavering support for her both 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 for Mandhana’s monumental contribution to the team’s success.
In another heartwarming upload, Palash shared a picture of himself and Mandhana posing together with the gleaming trophy. The photo reflected pure happiness and pride, capturing a moment of shared accomplishment between the star cricketer and her long-time partner.
Mandhana’s record-breaking campaign
Mandhana’s performances throughout the 2025 World Cup were nothing short of extraordinary. The stylish 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 runs in the tournament, Mandhana broke Mithali Raj’s long-standing record for the most runs scored by an Indian player in a single Women’s ODI World Cup edition. Mithali had accumulated 409 runs in the 2017 edition, where India fell just short in the final against England.
Mandhana’s tally now places her among the all-time greats, as she edges closer to the global record held by Australia’s Alyssa Healy, who amassed 509 runs during the 2022 World Cup.
Most runs by an Indian in a single Women’s World Cup edition:
- 434 – Smriti Mandhana (2025)
- 409 – Mithali Raj (2017)
- 381 – Poonam Raut (2017)
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
