Nandini Sharma

Cricketer

Indian Chandigarh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/09/2006
Age19 years
BirthplaceChandigarh, India

Latest News about Nandini Sharma

11/01/2026

Nandini Sharma created history in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 by becoming the first Delhi Capitals bowler to take a hat-trick in the tournament. Playing against Gujarat Giants at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, she dismissed Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Renuka Singh Thakur on consecutive deliveries in the 20th over. She finished the match with five wickets for 33 runs, earning the Purple Cap for her outstanding performance in just her second match.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameNandini Sharma
Famous forTaking a hat-trick in WPL 2026 and becoming the first Delhi Capitals bowler to achieve this feat in the tournament

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherShyam Sundar Sharma
Siblings1 Brother

Career

Teams
  • Chandigarh Women's Premier League (WPL)
  • Delhi Capitals (DC)
  • Chandigarh Women
  • North Zone Women
  • Delhi Capitals (WPL)
Coach/MentorDeepinder Singh
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight arm fast medium
Achievements
  • Represented Chandigarh Women in domestic cricket
  • Played for North Zone Women in inter-zonal competitions
  • Achieved five-wicket haul as first uncapped player in WPL
  • Signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh in WPL
  • First Delhi Capitals bowler to take a hat-trick in WPL
  • Fourth bowler overall in WPL history to achieve a hat-trick
  • Won the Purple Cap in WPL 2026 for being the leading wicket-taker
Notable Performance

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nandini developed a passion for cricket during her childhood and began her training at the LIC Cricket Academy.
2. In the Senior Womenโ€™s T20 Trophy 2025, she made impactful contributions with her bowling despite limited batting opportunities.
3. Her hat-trick made her the second Indian and fourth overall in WPL history.
4. Nandini highlighted the importance of her captain and teammate's guidance for her performance.
5. Her hat-trick made her the fourth bowler in WPL history to achieve this feat, joining Issy Wong, Grace Harris, and Deepti Sharma.
6. She is known for her ability to take crucial wickets and apply pressure as a reliable young bowler.
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