Indian cricket star and recent Women’s World Cup champion Smriti Mandhana is set to tie the knot with music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal on Sunday, 23 November 2025, in an intimate ceremony in Sangli, Maharashtra. The wedding, scheduled for the afternoon, marks the culmination of a week of celebrations that offered fans a rare glimpse of the cricketer’s more expressive side – a contrast to the reserved image she often carries on the field.

The couple, who have been together for several years, opted for a private gathering attended only by close family members and friends. The ceremony comes shortly after Mandhana’s historic role in India’s victorious World Cup campaign, making the occasion an emotional milestone both personally and professionally.

How their relationship began

Mandhana and Muchhal’s relationship dates back to 2019, when they were introduced through mutual acquaintances in Mumbai’s artistic circles. Despite the high visibility of their respective careers, both chose to keep their growing bond out of the public eye, sharing little about their personal life while concentrating on their professional commitments.

Their relationship remained largely undisclosed until July 2024, when the couple marked their fifth anniversary with a simple social media post – their first public acknowledgment as a pair.

A proposal that blended love and cricket

Muchhal’s proposal to Mandhana became a widely discussed moment. After India’s World Cup triumph, he blindfolded her and led her onto the pitch at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai – the same ground where she had delivered one of her most defining performances. There, he went down on one knee and asked her to marry him, merging her greatest sporting achievement with a deeply personal milestone.

In a symbolic gesture of commitment, Muchhal also had ‘SM18’ – Mandhana’s initials and jersey number – tattooed on his forearm.

Wedding ceremony

The couple’s decision to hold the ceremony in Sangli, Mandhana’s hometown, adds a personal and sentimental touch to the celebrations. The event breaks slightly from typical wedding conventions by being held in the afternoon, but remains intimate, reflecting the couple’s preference for privacy. 

Pre-wedding festivities over the past week have shown Mandhana in a lighter, more uninhibited mood, offering fans a side of her rarely seen off the field. Friends say the celebrations highlighted the ease and warmth that define her relationship with Muchhal.

Throughout their relationship, Mandhana and Muchhal have navigated demanding schedules – she as one of Indian cricket’s most influential players, and he as a recognised name in Bollywood music and filmmaking. Despite their hectic careers, they have maintained a strong personal partnership grounded in mutual support and understanding.