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'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

'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.

June 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM Original source
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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

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Amy JonesAthlete

Amy Jones is an English cricketer who contributed significantly with a score of 53 runs.

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Chamari AthapaththuAthlete

Chamari Athapaththu is the captain of the Sri Lankan women's cricket team.

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Charlotte EdwardsAthlete

Charlotte Edwards is the coach of the England women's cricket team.

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Danielle Wyatt-HodgeAthlete

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge is an English cricketer known for her explosive batting and experience in women's cricket.

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Danni Wyatt-HodgeAthlete

Danni Wyatt-Hodge is an England cricketer known for her performances in T20 cricket.

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Freya KempAthlete

Freya Kemp is an English cricketer known for her impressive bowling performance.

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GeorgieOther

Georgie is the wife of Danni Wyatt-Hodge and mother of their daughter.

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Harshitha SamarawickramaAthlete

Harshitha Samarawickrama is a Sri Lankan cricketer who was among the top scorers for her team.

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Katherine Sciver-BruntAthlete

Katherine Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer known for her bowling and batting abilities.

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Kaushini NuthyanganaAthlete

Kaushini Nuthyangana is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.

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Kavisha DilhariAthlete

Kavisha Dilhari is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.

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Linsey SmithAthlete

Linsey Smith is an England cricketer who contributed to the match with her bowling.

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Malki MadaraAthlete

Malki Madara is a bowler for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.

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Nat Sciver-BruntAthlete

Nat Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer and captain known for her all-round skills.

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Sophie EcclestoneAthlete

Sophie Ecclestone is an England cricketer who claimed two wickets during the match.

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Sugandika KumariAthlete

Sugandika Kumari is a player for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team.

All Coverage

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start
BBC Newsvia rss

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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Nat Sciver-Brunt hails England's ruthlessness against Sri Lanka following emphatic win in T20 Women's World Cup opener
Sky Sportsvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

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.

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Women's T20 World Cup: England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up tournament opener with century in hosts' dominant win over Sri Lanka
Sky Sportsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

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.

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Danni Wyatt-Hodge Hits Unbeaten 105 as England Post Record 219 vs Sri Lanka
Female Cricketvia ai

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.

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England rewrite history, open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with dominant win
Edgbaston.comvia ai

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.

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England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter
Yahoo Sportsvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

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.

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England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
Yahoo Sportsvia ai

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.

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Danni Wyatt-Hodge gets England off to a flying start in T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sportsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

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.

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Wyatt-Hodge inspires England rout of Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Yahoo Sportsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 105* inspired England to an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup opener.

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England set the stage alight with record batting performance
ICCvia ai

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.

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Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s Unbeaten 105 and Freya Kemp’s 4-Fer Headlines England’s 87-Run Win vs Sri Lanka
Female Cricketvia ai

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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