A pre-wedding cricket match added a delightful sporting twist to the union of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal. As they prepare for their November 23 nuptials, the couple organized a light-hearted ‘Team Bride’ versus ‘Team Groom’ cricket game. Smriti Mandhana took the captaincy for the bride’s squad, while Palash Muchhal led the groom’s team. The event was a fantastic way to involve Mandhana’s close friends from the cricket fraternity in the wedding festivities.
The bride’s team boasted an all-star lineup of Smriti’s teammates, including Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav, and Richa Ghosh. Their participation underscored the camaraderie shared by the players. The match was spirited and entertaining, with Team Bride ultimately emerging victorious. Celebrations erupted as the winning team was seen lifting stumps and cheering, with clips quickly going viral online. The unique blend of cricket passion and wedding celebrations was a hit with fans.
Beyond the cricket pitch, Mandhana’s Haldi ceremony was a visual spectacle, with the bride and her teammates, dressed in bright yellow, dancing energetically. The couple had previously confirmed their engagement via a social media reel, and Muchhal had shared a touching video of his proposal at the DY Patil Stadium, adding to the romantic narrative of their journey.