Danni Wyatt-Hodge, after the recent birth of her daughter Daisy, scored an unbeaten century as England began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 87-run win over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Wyatt-Hodge’s remarkable innings of 105 not out helped England set a tournament-record total of 219/1 before restricting Sri Lanka to 132 runs.
Reflecting on her performance, Wyatt-Hodge shared that the thought of reaching a century for her daughter motivated her during the match. This century marked Wyatt-Hodge’s third in T20 Internationals, making her the second English player to achieve this milestone in a Women’s T20 World Cup, following Heather Knight in 2020.
The 35-year-old reached her century on the penultimate ball of England’s innings, celebrating the milestone with a gesture for her daughter Daisy and embracing captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. Wyatt-Hodge expressed her joy at achieving this feat in front of her family at Edgbaston, emphasizing the special significance of the moment.
Reuniting with her daughter in Southampton ahead of England’s next match against Ireland, Wyatt-Hodge acknowledged that motherhood has brought a new perspective to her life. She eagerly awaits her daughter’s support for the team in the upcoming matches, highlighting the emotional journey and the special motivation she found in her family during the game.
