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Smriti Mandhana Rings In 29th Birthday At Lord's With Special 'Cake Tilak'

Soumyajit Dutta

Smriti Mandhana celebrates birthday at Lord's [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]Smriti Mandhana celebrates birthday at Lord's [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

The 'queen' of cricket in India, Smriti Mandhana, celebrated her 29th birthday in style at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, just ahead of the second ODI against England. The star India Women’s player marked the special occasion with her teammates in London.

In addition to the team celebrations, Smriti Mandhana was also seen enjoying a private birthday party in London with her teammates and boyfriend Palash Muchhal, who is a singer and composer by profession.

Harmanpreet Marks Mandhana’s Birthday with Cake 'Tilak'

A video released by BCCI Women on their official X handle showed Mandhana cutting her birthday cake surrounded by her teammates. The squad sang and clapped as she celebrated, with Harmanpreet Kaur playfully applying cake on her forehead as a 'tilak'.

Harmanpreet celebrating with Smriti [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]Harmanpreet celebrating with Smriti [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues were also seen taking part in the cake ritual, feeding Mandhana and each other. Photos from the earlier private party with Palash and close friends and family were also shared by Mandhana on her official Instagram handle.

Mandhana & Co. To Focus On 2nd ODI Win

With the celebrations now behind her, Mandhana will look to guide India to another win in the second ODI after their victory in the first. However, playing at Lord's, known for its bowler-friendly pitch, could test India’s batting and all-rounder-heavy squad. That said, with a strong pace attack in the lineup, India is expected to give England stiff competition on their home turf.

Meanwhile, England, having lost the first ODI, will be eager to bounce back and level the series at Lord's. All signs point to an action-packed thriller in the second ODI.