Boyfriend posts heartwarming photo with Smriti Mandhana after IND vs SA World Cup 2025 final [In Picture]

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Team India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's boyfriend Palash Muchhal posted a heartwarming photograph after the side's Women's World Cup 2025 triumph. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side claimed a 52-run victory over South Africa in the summit clash at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, November 2.Mucchal clicked a picture holding the Women's World Cup Trophy, with Mandhana smiling in the background. Notably, his arm also had a special tattoo of the star batter's initials and jersey number.He captioned the post:"Sabse aage hai hum Hindustani 🇮🇳." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn the professional front, Muchhal is a music composer and a filmmaker. He has directed films such as 'Ardh' and 'Kaam Chalu Hai'. He was present at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy to cheer for Mandhana and the Indian team in the final.Smriti Mandhana was India's highest run-scorer at the Women's World Cup 2025After India were asked to bat first in the Women's World Cup 2025 final, Smriti Mandhana formed a crucial 104-run opening partnership from 106 balls with Shafali Verma. She missed out on a half-century, scoring 45 runs off 58 balls.Verma played a brilliant knock, contributing 87 runs from 78 deliveries. Deepti Sharma also did a commendable job, amassing 58 runs off as many balls. India ultimately finished on 298/7 after 50 overs.South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt fought hard in the run chase. The opening batter scored 101 runs off 98 balls. However, her ton went in vain as India bowled out the opposition for 246 in 45.3 overs.Deepti shone with the ball, bagging a five-wicket haul, while Verma and Shree Charani claimed two and one wickets, respectively. Verma was named the Player of the Match for her all-round performance.Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana had a fantastic campaign as a batter. She was India's highest run-scorer and the second-highest overall in the edition. The left-handed batter hit one century and two fifties, chalking up 434 runs across nine outings at an average of 54.25.