Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma etched her name in Women’s Premier League (WPL) history by becoming the first Indian fast bowler to claim a hat-trick. The Chandigarh-born cricketer achieved the feat against Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai, finishing with a five-wicket haul. Despite her brilliance, DC narrowly lost the contest.
The Women’s Premier League witnessed a landmark moment when Nandani Sharma, a 24-year-old pacer from Chandigarh, delivered a stunning performance for Delhi Capitals. Her fiery spell against Gujarat Giants included a hat-trick in the final over, making her the first Indian pacer to achieve this rare feat in WPL history.
Key Highlights:
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Historic Achievement: First Indian pacer to record a WPL hat-trick.
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Match Performance: Figures of 4 overs, 33 runs, 5 wickets – including three consecutive dismissals.
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Opposition Victims: Claimed Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Renuka Singh in successive deliveries.
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Background: Born in Chandigarh, Sharma has represented domestic sides like Chandigarh Women and North Zone Women, and trained at the NCA’s U-23 Emerging Camp.
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Career Breakthrough: Picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹20 lakh, now celebrated as one of the league’s rising stars.
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Impact: Despite DC’s narrow defeat, Sharma’s spell is being hailed as one of the most memorable performances in WPL 2026.
Her achievement not only boosts Delhi Capitals’ bowling arsenal but also inspires young Indian pacers to dream big in women’s cricket.
Sources: NDTV Sports, India Today, Firstpost, India.com