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The moment was nothing short of cinematic. Palash Muchhal chose the exact spot at DY Patil Stadium where India lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy earlier this month to propose to Smriti Mandhana, turning the historic cricket ground into the stage for their real-life fairytale.

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Smriti Mandhana finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, amassing 434 runs to help lead India to its first title. Her performances were key to India's success, and she was included in the tournament's Team of the Tournament. 3 / 15

Born on July 18, 1996, in Sangli, Smriti began her cricket journey with a plastic ball in a small lane. She made her international debut at 16 and has since grown into India's vice-captain—an inspiration for millions

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