The forthcoming special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, is dedicated to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for their historic victory in the World Cup this month. To celebrate one of the most unforgettable moments in sports for the country, the episode will feature skipper Harmanpreet Kaur along with Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, and head coach Amol Muzumdar. But fans were quick to point out the absence of star opener Smriti Mandhana, whose name has not been mentioned in this guest lineup.
Bringing together India’s twin passions—cricket and quizzing—the special episode promises to be a treat of joyful conversations, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and warm interchanges between the players and Amitabh Bachchan. The team will relive key moments from their World Cup campaign, highlighting their determination, camaraderie, and the pride they brought to the nation.
India’s title triumph came after an authoritative display against South Africa in the final, just like the men’s team’s T20 World Cup victory over the same adversary earlier this year. Having opted to bowl first, South Africa witnessed India notch up a commanding 298, just one run shy of the 300-run barrier. Although Laura Wolvaardt anchored the chase with a brilliant 101 off 98 balls, Deepti Sharma removed her to trigger the Proteas’ collapse. India sealed the match with a 52-run win. Deepti was named the Player of the Tournament, while Shafali Verma earned the Player of the Match for her crucial performance.
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Off the field, Smriti Mandhana has been making headlines for personal reasons. Her November 23 wedding to singer Palaash Muchhal was “indefinitely postponed” after her father suffered a sudden health emergency. In the days following the announcement, fans spotted that Smriti quietly deleted her engagement video off Instagram—a playful reel featuring teammates Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy. There are also reports suggesting her teammates have removed the video from their profiles, adding fuel to ongoing speculation.
