Super Mom Danielle Wyatt-Hodge Smashes Century Just 23 Days After Childbirth; Heartwarming Celebration for Baby Goes Viral

England opener Danielle: Wyatt-Hodge produced a remarkable performance in the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scoring a stunning century against Sri Lanka just 23 days after becoming a mother. Her inspirational knock not only helped England secure a convincing victory but also created one of the most memorable moments of the tournament so far.

Hosting the tournament this year, England got off to a dream start as Wyatt-Hodge dominated the Sri Lankan bowling attack. The experienced batter reached her century in just 62 balls, smashing 13 fours and one six. With this innings, she became only the seventh woman to score a century in Women’s T20 World Cup history and only the second English player to achieve the feat.

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What made the achievement even more special was the fact that Wyatt-Hodge had given birth to her daughter on May 20 and returned to international cricket less than a month later. After reaching the three-figure mark with a boundary in the final over, she celebrated with a touching “baby rock” gesture dedicated to her newborn daughter, Daisy. The celebration video quickly went viral across social media platforms and won the hearts of cricket fans around the world.

Wyatt-Hodge and her wife, Georgie Wyatt-Hodge, welcomed their daughter Daisy earlier this year. The century added another milestone to the batter’s distinguished career, as she also became the oldest player to score a Women’s T20 World Cup century at the age of 35.

England Begin Campaign with Dominant Victory

England put on a batting masterclass after being asked to bat first, posting a massive total of 219/1 in their 20 overs. Alongside Wyatt-Hodge’s 105-run innings, Amy Jones contributed a valuable 53 runs to help the hosts build a formidable score.

In reply, Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace with the required run rate and were bowled out for 132 runs. England eventually registered a commanding 87-run victory to kick off their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion.

The performance has already made Wyatt-Hodge one of the standout stories of the tournament, with fans and former players praising her extraordinary return to international cricket so soon after childbirth.