Nationality: England
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1991-04-22 Age: 34
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, born on 22 April 1991, is a distinguished figure in the world of cricket; her journey is one of talent interwoven with perseverance. As a child, Danni was always infatuated with sports, but something about the game of cricket just clicked. Growing up in Staffordshire, she was often found practising in the garden, imitating her idols and crafting her unique flair with the bat. Her early years were spent honing her skills with her local club, where she stood out not just as a natural right-hand bat but also developed a knack for right-arm offbreak bowling, offering versatility on the field.
Her meteoric rise in the cricketing world began with her selection to play for the England Women's team, where she made her professional debut in 2010. This leap was heralded by exceptional performances that caught the eyes of selectors. Danni quickly adapted to the demands of international cricket, her audacious stroke play at the top order making waves and crafting innings full of verve and tenacity. Her penchant for bludgeoning deliveries over the boundary rope earned her a rightful place in the annals of England's cricket lore.
Among her multitude of achievements, one of the most memorable includes her role in England's agonisingly close triumphs and heartbreaks in both ODI and T20 formats. Danni played a pivotal part in England's unforgettable victory in the ICC Women's World T20 in 2009 as a squad member, a tournament marked by her explosive contributions and unwavering tenacity. Her brazen century against Australia in Canberra, recorded as one of the fastest in women's T20 internationals, exemplifies her ability to shift the momentum of a game single handedly.
Wyatt-Hodge's career features a rivetting rivalry with Australia, often spotlighting her remarkable talent in the Ashes series—a stage where her competitive spirit truly shines. Her dogged style of play embodies both finesse and ferocity, as she elegantly times her shots yet unerringly finds gaps with unwavering aggression. In the bowling department, though not her primary asset, her offbreaks provided England with strategic headaches for opposing batters in crucial middle overs.
Her influence on the game continues to ripple beyond just runs and wickets; it’s in the inspiration she imparts to budding cricketers who see in her not just a player, but a testament to what passion and dedication can yield.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 83 | 83 | 2 | 2392 | 110 | 28.82 | 1777 | 134.61 | 1 | 18 | 53 | 306 |
| T20I | 73 | 63 | 5 | 1597 | 89 | 25.35 | 1188 | 134.43 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 214 |
| ODI | 62 | 53 | 8 | 1473 | 129 | 27.79 | 1536 | 95.90 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 151 |
| 100-Ball | 34 | 34 | 3 | 907 | 69 | 26.68 | 676 | 134.17 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 128 |
| Test | 15 | 6 | 0 | 157 | 54 | 26.17 | 239 | 65.69 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 4day | 2 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 23 | 16.50 | 78 | 84.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| List A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 10 | 110.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 292 | 40 | 48.67 | 7.30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | - | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 6 | 6 | 4 | 90 | 20 | 22.50 | 4.50 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 2.4 | 10.00 | 12.50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-15
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