[WATCH] WPL 2026: Nandani Sharma becomes fourth bowler to score hat-trick and claims rare double

Making only her second appearance in the WPL, Nandani delivered a performance to remember, turning the tide late in the innings despite Gujarat Giants Women posting a massive total of 209 runs. Her hat-trick was the first of the 2026 season and the fourth overall in WPL history. Gujarat Giants were cruising for most of the innings, powered by another explosive batting led by Sophie Devine.

Nandani changed the momentum dramatically in the final. She first dismissed Kashvee Gautam and then removed Kanika Ahuja in the very next delivery, bringing the run flow to an abrupt halt. The third ball dropped Rajeshwari Gayakwad, completing Nandani’s hat-trick and sending shockwaves through the stadium.

The drama didn’t end there. Nandani struck again on the next delivery as Renuka Singh Thakur became the fourth wicket in four balls, giving her a rare double hat-trick and effectively eliminating Gujarat Giants Women. She finished with excellent figures of 5/33, which are the fifth best bowling figures in WPL history and the third five-wicket haul ever recorded by a Delhi Capitals bowler in the competition.

With this achievement, Nandani became only the fourth bowler to score a hat-trick in WPL history after Issy Wong in 2023, Deepti Sharma in 2024 and Grace Harris in 2025. She is also only the second Indian and only the second fast bowler to achieve this milestone.

Nandani’s heroics boosted morale in the Delhi Capitals camp as the team prepared to chase a daunting target of 210. After losing their opening match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals will be eager to secure their first win of the WPL 2026, riding on the confidence provided by this extraordinary bowling performance.

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