Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, one of India’s most celebrated and consistent women cricketers, is all set to marry music composer Palash Muchhal on November 23. The engagement itself was nothing short of cinematic: Palash proposed to Smriti at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, the very venue where India clinched the Women’s World Cup earlier this month. Fans are now curious not just about their love story but also about the combined wealth of this power couple. Smriti’s earnings on the cricket field are substantial. She holds a Grade A contract with the BCCI, which comes with an annual retainer of Rs 50 lakh. On top of that, she receives match fees for every international appearance: Rs 15 lakh per Test, Rs 6 lakh per ODI, and Rs 3 lakh per T20I. Coupled with her growing list of endorsements and Women’s Premier League income, her net worth is estimated at around Rs 34 crore. The Women’s Premier League has been a major boost for Smriti’s finances. During the inaugural WPL auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired her for Rs 3.4 crore per season, making her one of the highest-paid female cricketers globally. Leading RCB to a WPL title further enhanced her brand value, reportedly increasing it by nearly 30%. Smriti’s brand endorsements add significantly to her wealth. Over the years, she has collaborated with major brands including Hyundai, Hero Motocorp, Red Bull, Garnier, Nike, Mastercard, Havells, Wrangler, Gulf Oil, Herbalife, Bata Power, and UNICEF India. Each campaign reportedly earns her between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 75 lakh, depending on its scale, contributing to her estimated net worth of Rs 32-34 crore. Palash Muchhal, meanwhile, has carved a successful path in music and filmmaking. Born in Indore in 1995 into a musical family, with sister Palak Muchhal already a known playback singer, Palash honed his talent early in Hindustani classical music and performed in charity concerts during his childhood. He has composed songs for films, television, and independent singles, with hits like “Party Toh Banti Hai” (Bhoothnath Returns), “Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui” (Dishkiyaoon), and “Musafir.” Beyond composing, he has directed over 40 music videos for major labels like T-Series and Zee Music, and has even acted in the film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. His net worth is estimated between Rs 20 crore and Rs 41 crore, coming from royalties, film projects, live shows, and music composition. Together, Smriti and Palash form one of cricket and entertainment’s wealthiest couples, with a combined net worth estimated between Rs 50 crore and Rs 75 crore. The duo has been dating since 2019 but maintained a low profile for years, only hinting at their relationship publicly in October 2025 when Palash teased that Smriti would soon become the “daughter-in-law of Indore.”
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