At 30, after six years on the bench, two unsold auctions and a long road through three state teams, Nazma Khan finally got her Women’s Premier League moment. On 28 October 2026, Delhi Capitals signed the Delhi all-rounder for Rs 10 lakh in the accelerated round of the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi — her maiden WPL contract. She had gone unsold in the main round only minutes earlier, and was sitting disappointed in her room when her teammates broke the news.
This biography covers her age, domestic career, Purple Cap-winning DPL campaign, WPL 2027 signing and net worth, using facts reported by leading news outlets and the auction record.
| Full Name | Nazma Khan |
| Date of Birth | 8 May 1996 (as reported) |
| Age | 30 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Not publicly disclosed |
| Occupation | Cricketer (all-rounder) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-spin |
| Known For | Delhi Capitals WPL 2027 signing; DPL 2026 Purple Cap |
| Domestic Team | Delhi |
| WPL Team | Delhi Capitals (from WPL 2027) |
| WPL Auction Price | Rs 10 lakh |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life and the Long Road to Recognition
Nazma Khan’s career has been one of slow, stubborn blooming. As reported by IANS, she spent six years warming the bench in Delhi’s age-group sides, waiting for a regular place that never quite came. Rather than give up, she moved away in search of game time, turning out briefly for Nagaland and then Uttarakhand, before finding her way back into the Delhi set-up in her late twenties.
Her story is also one of family backing: the IANS feature on her rise is headlined around a father’s belief and a mother’s prayers. She has represented Delhi, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, North Zone and North Delhi Strikers across her career.
The turning point came with the inaugural televised Women’s DPL in 2024, which gave her the stage she had waited years for. From there, her rise was fast: a starring role in Delhi’s one-day triumph, a Purple Cap, and finally the WPL call she had chased through two unsold auctions.
Breakthrough: One Day Trophy Triumph and the DPL Purple Cap
Her breakthrough season was the 2024/25 domestic campaign. She finished as the leading wicket-taker as Delhi won the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, taking 24 wickets at an average of 15.62 in 10 matches at an economy rate of 4.92, as reported by TechWordNews. Delhi beat Railways in the final, and Nazma’s off-spin was central to the title run. With the bat she was just as valuable, scoring 267 runs in the one-day season, including an unbeaten 126.
She then topped the Inter Zonal T20 Trophy bowling charts with 12 wickets for North Zone, and made 106 runs at a strike rate of 120.5 in the last Senior Women’s T20 Trophy.
Then came the Women’s DPL in August 2026, where Nazma produced the defining performance of her career so far. Playing for North Delhi Strikers, she took 12 wickets in seven games and finished with the Purple Cap as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. In the final against South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, her unbeaten 24 off 19 balls sealed a six-wicket win and the title. It was the performance that made her impossible to ignore.
WPL 2027 Auction: Delhi Capitals Signing
The WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi on 28 October 2026 began with disappointment for Nazma. She had gone unsold in the previous two WPL auctions, and when her name came up in the main round this time, none of the five franchises bid, even though Gujarat Giants had earlier asked her to bowl in the nets. She was with Delhi for the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy league stage at the time, and, as reported by IANS, sat disappointed in her room until her teammates told her the news.
Delhi Capitals had signed her for Rs 10 lakh in the accelerated round — a maiden WPL contract. Delhi entered the auction with Rs 1.10 crore and five places to fill; its buys were Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh, the marquee Indian purchase, along with Uma Kashvi, Kirstie Gordon and Nazma Khan at Rs 10 lakh each, completing a 17-member squad for a season running 14 January to 7 February 2027 under captain Jemimah Rodrigues, alongside Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp.
The signing came with a story that captured fans’ imagination: about a year earlier, Nazma had messaged Jemimah Rodrigues on Instagram saying one day she would share the same platform with her and bat alongside her. When Delhi Capitals signed her, Jemimah found the old message and welcomed her new teammate with it. Nazma has said she is keen to learn from Jemimah, Shafali, Wolvaardt and Kapp, and her coach Arun Singh believes the WPL call-up is only the beginning.
Nazma Khan Stats and Playing Style
Nazma Khan is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-spin bowler, valued for doing both jobs well. Her best numbers come from the 2024/25 and 2025/26 domestic seasons: 24 wickets at 15.62 as Delhi won the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, 12 wickets for North Zone to top the Inter Zonal T20 Trophy charts, and 12 wickets in seven games to win the Purple Cap in the Women’s DPL 2026. With the bat, her unbeaten 126 in the 2024/25 one-day season stands out.
In the 2026-27 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy she has scored 114 runs in six matches at an average of 28.50 and a strike rate of 152, as reported by TechWordNews, and is currently representing Delhi in the Elite group, with the Super League starting in Ahmedabad on Saturday 14 November 2026. Like fellow domestic performers such as Tanu Sharma, she has built her case on weight of runs and wickets rather than early hype, and the WPL now gives her the biggest stage of her career.
Personal Life and Net Worth
Nazma Khan keeps her personal life private, and little has been publicly reported about her family beyond the support behind her long cricketing journey. She has not shared details of her relationships or her life away from cricket, and this biography does not speculate about them.
Her net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. What is known is her first WPL contract: Rs 10 lakh from Delhi Capitals for the 2027 season, the first major pay cheque of a career built over more than a decade of domestic cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nazma Khan?
Nazma Khan is 30 years old. She was reportedly born on 8 May 1996, and multiple outlets describe her as a 30-year-old all-rounder.
Which team signed Nazma Khan in the WPL 2027 auction and for how much?
Delhi Capitals signed her for Rs 10 lakh in the accelerated round of the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi on 28 October 2026 — her maiden WPL contract.
What is Nazma Khan’s role in cricket?
She is an all-rounder for Delhi who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, and has been one of India’s most productive domestic all-rounders over the past two seasons.
How many wickets did Nazma Khan take to win the DPL Purple Cap?
She took 12 wickets in seven games for North Delhi Strikers in the Women’s DPL 2026, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. She also scored an unbeaten 24 off 19 balls in the final.
How many wickets did Nazma Khan take in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy?
She took 24 wickets at 15.62 as Delhi won the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, finishing as its leading wicket-taker. She also scored 267 runs that season, including an unbeaten 126.
What is Nazma Khan’s net worth?
Her net worth has not been publicly disclosed and no reliable estimate exists. Her known earnings include her Rs 10 lakh WPL 2027 contract.
