'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start
Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
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Notable Quotes
"It's a massive win for us."
— Nat Sciver-Brunt , Athlete
"That was for Daisy, that little cradle."
— Danni Wyatt-Hodge , Athlete
"We didn't play our best cricket today and, in all three departments, we were not at our best."
— Chamari Athapaththu , Athlete
"it proved a good toss to lose"
— Nat Sciver-Brunt , Athlete
"I was on about 90 and I thought I have to get a hundred for Daisy."
— Danni Wyatt-Hodge , Athlete
"There was a lot of pressure on us so it was really important we started well."
— Danni Wyatt-Hodge , Athlete
"Can she do ANYTHING wrong today!"
— Danni Wyatt-Hodge , Athlete
"It was great fun out there. What a crowd. What a start."
— Danni Wyatt-Hodge , Athlete
"We are not playing our best cricket or doing our best."
— Chamari Athapaththu , Athlete
Key People
Amy Jones is an English cricketer who contributed significantly with a score of 53 runs.
Chamari Athapaththu is the captain of the Sri Lankan women's cricket team.
Charlotte Edwards is the coach of the England women's cricket team.
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge is an English cricketer known for her explosive batting and experience in women's cricket.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is an England cricketer known for her performances in T20 cricket.
Freya Kemp is an English cricketer known for her impressive bowling performance.
Georgie is the wife of Danni Wyatt-Hodge and mother of their daughter.
Harshitha Samarawickrama is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was among the top scorers for her team.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer known for her bowling and batting abilities.
Kaushini Nuthyangana is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.
Kavisha Dilhari is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.
Linsey Smith is an England cricketer who contributed to the match with her bowling.
Malki Madara is a bowler for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.
Nat Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer and captain known for her all-round skills.
Sophie Ecclestone is an England cricketer who claimed two wickets during the match.
Sugandika Kumari is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.
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Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised the team's dominance after their 87-run victory over Sri Lanka, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105* being a standout performance.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's magnificent 105* guided England to a record-breaking 219/1, setting the tone for their dominant win over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105* led England to a record-breaking 219/1 against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105* powered England to a record-breaking 219/1, leading to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicated her 105* to her newborn daughter after leading England to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105* guided England to a record-breaking 219/1, leading to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105* led England to a record-breaking 219/1, setting the tone for their dominant win over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105* inspired England to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105 led England to a record-breaking 219/1 against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten 105* and Freya Kemp's 4-wicket haul led England to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.
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