Sunday night in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 became memorable for cricket lovers, mostly because of Nandani Sharma. In this match played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Delhi’s fast bowler Nandini Sharma created history with her lethal bowling. In the match against Gujarat Giants, she not only took the first hat-trick of the season, but also gave the best performance of the tournament so far by taking 5 wickets.

Nandani Sharma took a hat-trick in this match

Even though Delhi suffered a narrow 4-run defeat, Nandini’s achievement has become one of the biggest talking points of WPL 2026. Her impressive performance not only turned the match around but also showcased the potential of a new fast bowler emerging in Indian women’s cricket.

Nandini Sharma bowled a brilliant 20th over of Gujarat Giants’ innings. She took four wickets for just two runs in this over. She completed her hat-trick by dismissing Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, and Renuka Singh off the last three balls of the over. She had previously dismissed a batsman off the second ball of the same over.

Nandini Sharma became the first bowler from Delhi Capitals to take a hat-trick. She also became the fourth bowler in WPL history to achieve this feat. Prior to her, Issy Wong of Mumbai Indians, Deepti Sharma of UP Warriors, and Grace Harris have achieved this feat. Nandini took 5 wickets for 33 runs in her spell.

Born on September 20, 2001, in Chandigarh, Nandini Sharma plays domestic cricket for the Chandigarh team. The 24-year-old fast bowler is known for her ability to take wickets under pressure. Following her impressive performance in the 2025 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, she was signed by the Delhi Capitals. Her economy rate in T20 cricket is around 7.5 runs per over, demonstrating her consistency.