England opener Danni Wyatt Hodge produced one of the most heartwarming moments of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as she celebrated a brilliant unbeaten century against Sri Lanka with a touching cradle gesture dedicated to her newborn daughter Daisy. The experienced batter made sure her special family milestone was part of an unforgettable cricketing night at Edgbaston.
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Wyatt Hodge first brought out the baby-rocking celebration after reaching her fifty off just 32 balls. As the crowd applauded her landmark, she gently rocked her bat in a cradle gesture, a tribute to Daisy, who was born only a few weeks ago.
She repeated the celebration after completing her century in Birmingham, once again rocking her bat as emotions spilt over following a memorable innings. After the match, Wyatt Hodge confirmed that the celebration was for her daughter Daisy and hoped the television cameras had captured the moment.
The celebrations were made even more special by a video shared on social media by her partner, Georgie Hodge. In the clip, Georgie can be seen standing in front of the television with baby Daisy in her arms while watching Wyatt Hodge reach her fifty. As the England star performed the cradle celebration on screen, the emotional family moment quickly won over cricket fans online.
Wyatt Hodge and Georgie Hodge, a football agent, got married on June 10, 2024, at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London after several years together. The couple announced they were expecting a baby girl in late 2025 and welcomed their daughter in May 2026, making them first-time parents.
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While the celebration grabbed headlines, Wyatt Hodge’s batting was equally spectacular. Opening the innings, she smashed an unbeaten 105 from just 62 deliveries, striking 13 fours and a six. She shared a commanding 135-run opening partnership with Amy Jones and helped England post a tournament-record 219 for one, the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Her innings was the seventh century in Women’s T20 World Cup history and guided England to a crushing 87-run victory over Sri Lanka. Returning from parental leave only weeks after becoming a mother, Wyatt Hodge could hardly have scripted a better comeback. The century, the celebration and the family connection combined to create one of the defining moments of the tournament’s opening day.
On the back of her knock, England won the match by 87 runs. They will next be up against Ireland on June 16 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
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