DDCA names Shivi Sharma captain of Delhi Women's U23 T20 squad
Synopsis
The DDCA has picked Shivi Sharma — who scored 211 runs at 42.20 in the Women's DPL and already features in Delhi's senior T20 squad — to captain the Women's U23 side for the T20 Trophy 2026–27 starting 14 November in Haryana. Left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia, the DPL's top auction buy at ₹14 lakh, is her deputy.
Key Takeaways
DDCA has announced a 16-member Delhi Women's U23 squad for the T20 Trophy 2026–27 .
Shivi Sharma named captain; Parunika Sisodia named vice-captain.
The tournament begins on 14 November in Haryana .
Shivi scored 211 runs at an average of 42.20 in the Women's DPL, helping North Delhi Strikers win the title.
Parunika was the top buy at ₹14 lakh in the DPL 2026 Women's Auction but her side finished last.
Squad was finalised by the DDCA Senior Women's Selection Committee at a meeting on Wednesday .
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has announced a 16-member Delhi Women's Under-23 squad for the T20 Trophy 2026–27, with Shivi Sharma named captain and Parunika Sisodia as vice-captain. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 14 November in Haryana.
Squad Selection Process
The squad was finalised following a formal meeting of the DDCA Senior Women's Selection Committee held on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Ms Reema Malhotra (Chairperson), Ms Swarn Chadha (Selector), Ms Rani Ojha (Selector), Ms Anjali Sharma (Member, CAC–DDCA), Ms Latika Kumari (Chief Coach), and Mr Ashok Sharma (Secretary). The committee focused on selecting a blend of emerging talent to represent the state in the upcoming tournament.
Shivi Sharma's Recent Form and Dual Role
Shivi Sharma brings strong recent form into the captaincy role. In the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL), she represented North Delhi Strikers, accumulating 211 runs at an average of 42.20, including two half-centuries across the season. Her team clinched the DPL title after defeating South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in early September. Notably, Shivi has also been named in Delhi's Senior Women's T20 Trophy squad, where Soni Yadav will lead the side with Shweta Sehrawat as deputy — underlining her standing across age groups.
Parunika Sisodia: The DPL's Top Buy
Vice-captain Parunika Sisodia, a left-arm spinner, made headlines earlier this year as the top buy at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction, fetching ₹14 lakh from East Delhi Riders. Despite the high price tag, her team had a difficult campaign, finishing last with just one win and five losses in six matches. Her elevation to vice-captain of the U23 side signals the selectors' continued faith in her potential at the state level.
Full 16-Member Squad
The complete Delhi Women's U23 squad for the T20 Trophy 2026–27 is as follows: Shivi Sharma (Captain), Parunika Sisodia (Vice-Captain), Medhavi Bidhuri, Riya Shokeen (Wicketkeeper), Tanishqa Singh (Wicketkeeper), Anjali Vats, Reshika Beniwal, Monika, Armeet Kaur, Riya Kondal, Kanika Mathur, Riya Soni, Apeksha Anand, Manshi Garg, Goyinka Sharma, and Ishika Gautam.
With the tournament set to kick off in Haryana on 14 November, all eyes will be on how this young Delhi side, led by an in-form Shivi Sharma, performs on the national stage.
Point of View
Which is defensible at the development level but worth monitoring as she steps into a leadership role. Women's domestic cricket in Delhi has gained organisational depth since the DPL launched, and selection committees with named, accountable members are a step toward transparency — something men's cricket at the state level has often lacked.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been named captain of the Delhi Women's U23 T20 squad?
Shivi Sharma has been named captain of the Delhi Women's U23 squad for the T20 Trophy 2026–27. Parunika Sisodia has been appointed as vice-captain.
When and where does the Women's T20 Trophy 2026–27 begin?
The tournament is scheduled to begin on 14 November 2026 in Haryana. The full 16-member Delhi squad has been confirmed ahead of the event.
Who is Parunika Sisodia and why is she notable?
Parunika Sisodia is a left-arm spinner who became the top buy at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction, signed by East Delhi Riders for ₹14 lakh. Despite her team finishing last in the DPL, she has been named vice-captain of Delhi's Women's U23 side.
What was Shivi Sharma's performance in the Women's DPL?
Shivi Sharma scored 211 runs in the Women's DPL at an average of 42.20, with two half-centuries. She was part of North Delhi Strikers, who won the DPL title by beating South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Who finalised the Delhi Women's U23 squad?
The squad was finalised by the DDCA Senior Women's Selection Committee at a meeting held on Wednesday. The committee included Reema Malhotra (Chairperson), selectors Swarn Chadha and Rani Ojha, along with the Chief Coach and the DDCA Secretary.
