Pitch-perfect! Palash Muchhal gets on one knee at DY Patil for Smriti Mandhana | WATCH

Mumbai: Indian women's cricket team star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have set the internet ablaze with two viral moments, officially confirming their engagement and setting the stage for their reported wedding on November 23.

Palash Muchhal shared a sweet and emotional video reel on his official Instagram page captioned "She said yes," confirming their engagement. The moment, set to Ed Sheeran’s "Perfect," occurred at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, a venue holding importance for Mandhana as the location where the Indian women's team recently clinched the World Cup trophy.

The video shows an emotional and visibly overwhelmed Smriti accepting the on-knee proposal amid a backdrop of lights on the iconic pitch. The reel quickly garnered nearly 2 lakh likes in just an hour, confirming its viral moment status.

Smriti Mandhana also confirms engagement with a fun reel:

Before the proposal video, Mandhana gave her own playful confirmation in another viral clip shared by teammate Jemimah Rodrigues. The video featured the World Cup-winning star dancing joyously with teammates Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, and Arundhati Reddy to the Bollywood track 'Samjho ho hi gaya'. The clip concluded with Mandhana flashing her engagement ring and a wide smile, a fun, informal reveal that quickly drew over 1.9 million likes.

PM Narendra Modi’s note to the couple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent an official congratulatory note to the couple, blending cricket and music in his wishes. The PM wrote that he expects "the grace of Smriti's cover drive meets the lilting musical symphony of Palaash in a wonderful partnership."

The PM's letter also revealed details about the upcoming festivities, expressing delight that a Celebration Cricket Match between "Team Groom and Team Bride" has been scheduled as part of the wedding events.

The couple, whose relationship reportedly began in 2019, is set to tie the knot on November 23 in Mandhana's hometown of Sangli, Maharashtra.