Nandni Sharma continues to make strong first impressions.
The 24-year-old fast bowler first caught attention during the Women’s Premier League earlier this year and immediately carried that momentum into international cricket with a memorable debut against England.
At the opening T20I in Chelmsford, Sharma returned figures of 3/34 in four overs. Her spell helped India secure a comfortable 38-run victory and instantly strengthened her credentials ahead of the World Cup.
Accuracy and variation remain her biggest strengths. Even in the absence of first-choice pacer Renuka Singh, Sharma stepped up and delivered, giving India an added pace option heading into the global event.
Her rapid rise has been built on a superb Women’s Premier League campaign for Delhi Capitals, where she claimed 17 wickets in 10 matches under the captaincy of Jemimah Rodrigues. She was the joint leading wicket-taker of the edition, which included a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in just her second appearance.
“Nandni has been fantastic for us,” Jemimah said at the IISM Degree Distribution Ceremony 2026 .
“She proved herself not just in one game, but consistently across matches. With the experience in this squad, we’re confident she’ll flourish on the big stage.”
Sharma has also been tipped to fill the void left by the injured Amanjot Kaur as India prepare for the Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
