Delhi Capitals Women pacer Nandani Sharma delivered an unforgettable performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, pulling off a stunning hat-trick against Gujarat Giants Women during Match No. 4 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, January 11. In just her second WPL appearance, Nandani made a lasting impression, shifting the momentum late in the innings even though the Gujarat Giants had set a hefty target of 209 runs. Her hat-trick marked the first of the 2026 season and the fourth in the history of the WPL. For most of the innings, the Gujarat Giants were in control, thanks to a powerful batting display led by Sophie Devine. Nandani turned the game on its head in the final over. She first took down Kashvee Gautam and then followed it up by dismissing Kanika Ahuja on the very next ball, abruptly halting the run flow. On her third delivery, Rajeshwari Gayakwad fell, completing Nandani’s hat-trick and sending shockwaves through the stadium. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Nandani struck again on the very next ball, as Renuka Singh Thakur became the fourth wicket to fall in four deliveries, giving her a rare double hat-trick and effectively bowling out the Gujarat Giants Women. Read also: Watch: RoKo Reloaded as Kohli, Rohit Prepare for NZ Challenge She wrapped up her spell with impressive figures of 5/33, which now stands as the fifth-best bowling performance in WPL history and marks the third five-wicket haul ever recorded by a Delhi Capitals bowler in the league. Nandani Sharma Joins Elite WPL Club as Hat-Trick Hero With this achievement, Nandani became just the fourth bowler to take a hat-trick in WPL history, following in the footsteps of Issy Wong in 2023, Deepti Sharma in 2024, and Grace Harris in 2025. She is also the second Indian and only the second fast bowler to reach this milestone. Nandani’s remarkable performance boosted the spirits of the Delhi Capitals as they geared up to chase a challenging target of 210. After suffering a loss in their opening match against the Mumbai Indians, the Delhi Capitals are eager to secure their first win of WPL 2026, fueled by the confidence from this extraordinary bowling display.