Danni Wyatt-Hodge's Century for Daisy: A Mother's Inspiration Powers England to Victory Danni Wyatt-Hodge delivered a match-winning century for England in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with her newborn daughter Daisy serving as the emotional driving force behind her performance. The 35-year-old veteran, who welcomed her first child just a month prior, scored an unbeaten 105* against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, guiding England to an emphatic 87-run victory. Her innings marked her third T20I century and the second for England at the Women’s T20 World Cup, following Heather Knight’s feat in 2020. Wyatt-Hodge’s milestone came in dramatic fashion, as she reached her century on the penultimate ball of England’s innings. The right-hander, known for her aggressive strokeplay, described the moment as a personal triumph. “I was on about 90 and I was like, I could actually get 100 now and do it for Daisy,” she recalled after the match. The innings was punctuated by a boundary off the final delivery, which she celebrated by mimicking rocking her baby and hugging captain Nat Sciver-Brunt in front of the home crowd. The victory was a statement of intent for England, who dominated Sri Lanka with a comprehensive performance. Wyatt-Hodge’s century, combined with her team’s collective effort, secured a commanding lead. Her ability to stay composed under pressure was evident as she navigated the final overs, capitalizing on the slow, wide deliveries from Sri Lanka’s bowler Malki Madara. “I was like, right, let’s just jump across and try and hoick at it and try and get it through the gap,” she said, reflecting on the decisive shot. Beyond the statistics, Wyatt-Hodge’s personal journey added depth to her performance.#icc_womens_t20_world_cup_2026 #nat_sciverbrunt #danni_wyatthodge #daisy #malki_madara
