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The 19th Asian Games witnessed an unforgettable moment in Indian cricket as India’s women’s team made their inaugural appearance at the event and emerged victorious, . The celebrations that followed were nothing short of jubilant, and fans were thrilled following India’s historic win.
Smriti Mandhana’s alleged boyfriend Palash Muchhal shares a heartwarming photo
Amidst the nationwide jubilation, India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana made her return from China to Indian shores, proudly carrying the gold medal. She even posed for a photo with the gold medal alongside her alleged boyfriend, Palash Muchhal. While Palash held the coveted medal in his hand, Smriti leaned her head on Palash’s shoulder with a broad smile on her face.
Palash couldn’t contain his excitement and shared this special moment on his official Instagram account, capturing the essence of their shared joy. The picture soon went viral and garnered a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and well-wishers. However, Smriti’s teammate Jemimah Rodrigues decided to add a dash of humour to the occasion.
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Jemimah Rodrigues’ takes a hilarious dig at Smriti and Palash
Known for her pranks and funny jibes, Jemimah didn’t miss an opportunity for a witty comment under Smriti and Palash’s photograph and left a hilarious remark under the post. She wrote, “Congratulations Palash on winning the Gold Medal!! Smriti is so proud of you,” playfully teasing Palash about his mo🐲ment in the spotlight.
Relive India’s gold-clinching victory at the Asian Games 2023
The final match against Sri Lanka was a one-sided affair. India won the toss and chose to bat first, setting a challenging target of 117 runs. It was Smriti who emerged as the star performer🐬 with the bat, scoring a brilliant 46 runs off 45 deliveries. Jemimah provided invaluable support with her composed innings of 42 runs off 40 balls as well.
In response, the Sri Lankan team struggled to find their footing and lost wickets at regular intervals. While Hasini Perera displayed determination with her resilient 25-run innings, it wasn’t enough to lead her team to victory. Sri Lanka managed to score just 97 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
The standout performer for India with the ball was Titas Sadhu, who put up a spectacular show by claiming three wickets for a mere six runs. Her exceptional performance played a pivotal role in securing India’s historic gold medal victory.
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