Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium was a hub of excitement yesterday as cricket fans and celebrities gathered to witness the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal between India and England. The match ended in a thrilling finish, with India securing a 7-run victory to qualify for the tournament final. Among the crowd were several Bollywood stars, including Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with their daughter Raha, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and actress Triptii Dimri, who was seen with her rumoured boyfriend, Sam Merchant.
The pair’s presence caught the attention of social media, as clips and photographs of them cheering for Team India went viral. Sam Merchant shared several snaps on his Instagram Stories, showing the couple and their friends enjoying the high-energy match. Triptii Dimri also posted a picture of herself with the packed stadium in the background, giving fans a glimpse of her day at the cricket ground.
Triptii Dimri and Sam Merchant have been the subject of media speculation for some time. The actress celebrated her 31st birthday on February 23 this year with Merchant, adding to the buzz. The pair have been seen together on various occasions, including a vacation to Goa in March last year, where both shared scenic snapshots from similar locations, fueling rumors about their relationship.
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Despite the frequent appearances together, sources close to Triptii Dimri have clarified that the actress is currently single. “Triptii-Sam rumour is plain hogwash. Triptii is very much single. Some minds have a fertile imagination. Nobody can be blamed for the fact that she got linked with Sam,” a source said, emphasizing that such speculation is common in Bollywood and beyond.
Triptii Dimri has recently gained wider recognition for her performances in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal and has been praised for her roles in Bulbbul and Qala. Her recent filmography also includes appearances in Bad Newz, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and O’Romeo, further establishing her as one of the notable talents in contemporary Indian cinema.
With Team India advancing to the T20 World Cup final, fans and celebrities alike celebrated the victory, and Triptii Dimri’s outing with Sam Merchant added a blend of glamour and cricket fever to the day’s excitement at Wankhede Stadium.
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