The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Nandani Sharma, a 24-year-old seamer from Chandigarh, receiving her first call-up. Nandani's selection follows her stellar performance in the WPL 2026, where she claimed an impressive 17 wickets in just 10 matches, making her a key player for the Delhi Capitals. Notably, she became the first Indian bowler to achieve both a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick during the tournament. The Indian women's team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, will compete in a challenging group alongside Pakistan, The Netherlands, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Australia. Their campaign kicks off against Pakistan at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Following that, they will play against the Netherlands at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, and face South Africa and Bangladesh at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, before concluding their group stage with a match against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.