With Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal ready to get married on November 23, their festivities took on a new dimension when the couple and their close friends competed in a friendly cricket match.

Social media videos showed the two commanding their respective sides, with Muchhal leading the 'Groom Squad' and Mandhana captaining the 'Bride Squad. Mandhana's lineup included Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, and others.  

The girls can be seen celebrating and bouncing in joy after winning the game. The match itself unfolded in a pleasant but competitive atmosphere, with the team bride winning, as evidenced by their wild celebrations in clips posted online.

After the match, the couple shook hands in the middle and shared a brief hug, adding another emotional moment to what has already been a week filled with personal highlights.

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This latest occasion follows a number of ceremonies leading up to the wedding. The Haldi celebration earlier this week began with the pre-wedding festivities in a cheerful, celebratory atmosphere. Mandhana, clad in yellow, was seen dancing and smiling with comrades while dhol players set the pace for the morning.

Clips from the ceremony also showed numerous members of the women's squad, including Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Radha Yadav, taking part in the festivities.