Nandani Sharma rewrites history, breaks record for most wickets by an Indian in a WPL season

Nandani Sharma for Delhi Capitals. [Source - Wplt20.com]

In a remarkable achievement, Delhi Capitals' fast bowler Nandani Sharma produced a historic moment, becoming the Indian with the most wickets in a single edition of the WPL. Her record-breaking 16th wicket came in the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants, underlining a campaign where she has consistently delivered for Delhi Capitals.

She achieved the landmark by dismissing Ashleigh Gardner for a golden duck, her 16th scalp of the season. The breakthrough helped Delhi Capitals get off to a flying start in the high-pressure Eliminator, once again highlighting Nandani’s ability to rise in big moments.

The right-arm seamer entered the knockout clash after a strong league stage, having picked up 14 wickets at an impressive average of 16.5 and a strike-rate of 12.85. Her consistency and impact have been central to Delhi Capitals’ story this season.

Nandani Sharma betters Saika Ishaque’s record with 16 wickets this season

Nandani Sharma has gone past Saika Ishaque to set a new benchmark for most wickets by an Indian in a single WPL season. Ishaque, the left-arm spinner, held the record with 15 wickets for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural 2023 season, a mark that stood tall until this year.

With 16 wickets already in WPL 2026, Nandani Sharma has not only rewritten the Indian record but has also emerged as Delhi Capitals’ leading wicket-taker this season. She has led the bowling unit with consistency, while teammate Shree Charani is also close behind, underlining Delhi’s strong Indian spin attack.

A dream WPL 2026 season for Nandani Sharma

Nandani Sharma’s magical WPL 2026 campaign began with a stunning hat-trick against Gujarat Giants early in the season. From that moment on, she never looked back, consistently striking at crucial stages and growing in confidence with every outing.

She has remained Delhi Capitals’ leading wicket-taker throughout the tournament and is currently among the top wicket-takers overall. With rhythm, control, and fearless intent, Nandani has shown she is far from done and still has more to offer in this memorable season.

Nandani Sharma turns Delhi Capitals’ campaign around

Delhi Capitals had a shaky start to their WPL 2026 journey, losing three of their first four matches. Amid the early struggles, it was Nandani Sharma who stood tall, delivering match after match and keeping belief alive within the squad.

The turning point came in Vadodara, where Delhi Capitals won three of their four games at the venue to revive their playoff hopes. Nandani played a major role with timely breakthroughs, setting the tone and lifting the team when it mattered most.

Qualifying in the final league game, Delhi’s turnaround has been one of the stories of the season. For Nandani Sharma, the 24-year-old from Chandigarh, this campaign perfectly reflects what the WPL stands for, a platform where Indian players can shine, grow, and announce themselves on the biggest stage.

At the time of writing this article, Gujarat Giants have put 168/7 on the board.