Smriti Mandhana's Mother Adds Personal Touch to RCB's WPL Victory with Viral Meme Targeting Ex-Fiancé
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic Women's Premier League 2026 championship victory took an unexpectedly personal turn when captain Smriti Mandhana's mother joined the celebration by sharing a meme roasting the cricketer's ex-fiancé, singer Palash Muchhal.
RCB's Triumphant WPL 2026 Campaign
Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second Women's Premier League title with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final. The win was particularly significant for Mandhana, coming after a year marked by personal challenges and public scrutiny surrounding her called-off engagement to music composer Palash Muchhal.
The championship match saw Mandhana deliver a spectacular performance, scoring 87 runs off just 41 balls to earn Player of the Match honors. Remarkably, her coach Malolan Rangarajan later revealed that Mandhana battled a 103-degree fever the night before the game, making her achievement even more extraordinary.
The Viral Meme That Captured Internet Attention
Amid the widespread celebration of RCB's victory, a particular meme gained traction for its personal nature. The meme featured Palash Muchhal photoshopped into a Delhi Capitals jersey with the caption: "So this is how Smriti saw DC's players during yesterday's match?"
What made this internet moment truly remarkable was Smriti Mandhana's mother's active participation. She not only approved of the meme but reposted it on her personal Instagram account, publicly joining the chorus of fans who saw the victory as poetic justice following the cricketer's personal turmoil.
While the post was later deleted from her account, screenshots quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking discussions about the intersection of professional sports achievements and personal narratives.
Record-Breaking Championship Performance
The WPL 2026 final will be remembered as one of the most remarkable matches in women's cricket history. RCB successfully chased a record target of 204 runs - the highest ever in both WPL and IPL finals - surpassing Kolkata Knight Riders' 200-run chase from the 2014 IPL final against Punjab Kings.
This achievement marked several historic milestones:
- First successful chase of a target above 175 in any Women's T20 final (league or international)
- Most successful run chase in WPL history
- RCB's second WPL championship victory
Background: The Mandhana-Muchhal Controversy
The personal context behind the viral meme dates back to November 2025, when Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal were scheduled to marry. Their wedding plans were abruptly postponed when Mandhana's father required emergency hospitalization.
Subsequent events saw Muchhal and his family return to Mumbai, where the singer was hospitalized for stress-related issues. Rumors circulated about alleged infidelity involving a wedding choreographer, though these claims were denied by the professionals involved.
The controversy resurfaced recently when actor-producer Vidnyan Mane made public allegations about Muchhal being caught with another woman and facing physical confrontation from Mandhana's friends. These personal developments added emotional weight to RCB's championship victory and the subsequent social media reactions.
A Celebration of Resilience and Triumph
The convergence of professional sporting excellence and personal narrative created a unique moment in cricket history. Smriti Mandhana's mother's decision to share the meme highlighted how sports victories often transcend the field, becoming symbols of personal resilience and triumph over adversity.
As RCB fans celebrated their team's second WPL championship, the viral moment served as a reminder that athletes' personal journeys often intersect with their professional achievements, creating narratives that resonate far beyond the boundary lines of the cricket field.
