Nandani Sharma

Nandani Sharma is a talented right-arm medium-pacer from Chandigarh whose steady rise in domestic cricket has finally paved her way to the big stage. Born on September 20, 2001, she has been a vital cog in the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA) setup for several years. Her 2025 season was a breakthrough period; in the absence of Kashvee Gautam, she took on the mantle of leadership, captaining the Chandigarh senior women's team with distinction. Known for her discipline and ability to swing the ball, she impressed in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, claiming 6 wickets in 5 innings for Chandigarh and consistently delivering economical spells for the North Zone in the Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy.

The late 2025 WPL mega auction served as a life-changing moment for the 24-year-old, as she was signed by the Delhi Capitals for ₹20 lakh. This selection marks her first foray into the Women's Premier League, where she will benefit from working alongside world-class pacers like Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland. Her domestic form has been a major talking point; she notably starred in October 2025 with a match-winning spell of 3/11 against Uttarakhand. As a bowler who can provide early breakthroughs and maintain pressure in the middle overs, Nandani is seen as a key domestic addition to the Capitals' bowling depth. As she prepares for her debut in the 2026 season, she carries the pride of Chandigarh, joining fellow local stars Taniya Bhatia and Kashvee Gautam in the spotlight of franchise cricket.