Who is Nandini Sharma? The Delhi Capitals Bowler Makes History with Hat-Trick in WPL 2026

New Delhi: Sunday night in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 turned historic as Delhi Capitals’ fast bowler Nandini Sharma stole the spotlight. Nandini became the first bowler of this season to take a hat-trick, claiming five wickets in a single match at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, etching her name in WPL history.

Hat-Trick and Four Wickets in the 20th Over
In the final over of Gujarat Giants’ innings, Nandini delivered a stunning hat-trick. She dismissed Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, and Renuka Singh on consecutive deliveries. First, she stumped Kanika with a slower ball. Next, she bowled Gaikwad through the middle stump. Finally, Renuka was trapped LBW with a full-length delivery, completing Nandini’s historic hat-trick. Earlier in the same over, she had taken another wicket, ending the over with 4 wickets for just 2 runs.

Fourth Bowler in WPL History to Take a Hat-Trick
Nandini Sharma is now the fourth bowler in WPL history to claim a hat-trick. Previously, Issy Wong (MI, WPL 2023), Deepti Sharma (UP Warriors, WPL 2024), and Grace Harris (UP Warriors, WPL 2025) achieved this feat. In this match, Nandini took 5 wickets for 33 runs, making her the seventh bowler in WPL history to claim five wickets in a match, and only the second Indian bowler to do so after Asha Shobhana. Her performance is now ranked fifth-best bowling in WPL history.

The ‘Chandigarh Girl’ Who Bowls in Big Moments
Born on 20 September 2001 in Chandigarh, 24-year-old Nandini Sharma has been a standout in domestic cricket, representing Chandigarh in national tournaments. Known for her knack for taking wickets in crucial moments, she was among the top wicket-takers in the 2025 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, which earned her a spot with the Delhi Capitals. In T20 cricket, she maintains an impressive economy rate of 7.5.

Net Worth and Earnings
Nandini was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹20 lakh for WPL 2025. Her estimated net worth is around ₹3 crore, which includes WPL earnings, domestic cricket payments, sponsorships, and brand endorsements.

Nandini Sharma’s hat-trick and stellar performance have made her the talk of the league, firmly establishing her as one of the most promising young talents in Indian women’s cricket.