England opening batsman Danny Wyatt Hodge produced one of the most heart-touching moments of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when he celebrated a brilliant unbeaten century against Sri Lanka with a touching cradling gesture dedicated to his newborn daughter Daisy. The veteran batsman made sure his special family milestone was part of an unforgettable cricket night at Edgbaston.

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Wyatt Hodge was the first to have a baby-rocking celebration after completing his half-century off just 32 balls. As the crowd applauded his historic achievement, he slowly waved his bat in a cradling position, a tribute to Daisy, who was born just a few weeks earlier.

he repeated the celebration After completing his century in BirminghamEmotions ran high after a memorable innings with his bat once again. After the match, Wyatt Hodge confirmed that the celebration was for his daughter Daisy and hoped that television cameras would have captured the moment.

A video shared on social media by his partner Georgie Hodge made the ceremony even more special. In the clip, Georgie can be seen standing in front of the television holding baby Daisy in her arms, while watching Wyatt Hodge reach his fifty years of age. As the England star celebrated the cradle on screen, the emotional family moment instantly won the hearts of cricket fans online.

Wyatt Hodge and football agent Georgie Hodge got married at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London on June 10, 2024, after dating for several years. The couple announced they were expecting a baby girl in late 2025 and welcomed their daughter in May 2026, making them first-time parents.

How Wyatt Hodge shook Sri Lanka

While the celebration grabbed the headlines, Wyatt Hodge’s batting was equally spectacular. Starting the innings, he scored unbeaten 105 runs in just 62 balls with the help of 13 fours and one six. She made a brilliant opening partnership of 135 runs with Amy Jones and helped England post a tournament-record 219 runs for one wicket, the highest score in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Her innings was the seventh century in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup and led England to a crushing 87-run win over Sri Lanka. Wyatt Hodge, who returned from parental leave just weeks after becoming a mother, could hardly have scripted a better comeback. The century, the celebration and the family bond combined to create one of the defining moments of the opening day of the tournament.

On the basis of his innings, England won the match by 87 runs. They next face Ireland at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 16.

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