Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley ahead of T20 World Cup despite low scores
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge has shown support for opening partner Sophia Dunkley amid her struggles with the bat in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup. Dunkley scored only 10 runs in her latest outing against India, maintaining a highest score of just 26 over five internationals this summer. Despite Wyatt-Hodge's return to the team after maternity leave creating competition for top-order spots, Dunkley has kept her place as opener. Wyatt-Hodge praised Dunkley's intent at the crease and expressed confidence that a big score is imminent. England prepares for its next match on June 3 against India in Taunton before the World Cup begins on June 12.
- •Dunkley has been a key opener for England despite recent low scores.
- •Wyatt-Hodge returned to the squad after maternity leave, impacting team dynamics.
- •England plays India again in a series decider on June 3.
- •The T20 World Cup starts on June 12.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — England's Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley despite lean run
- 5:35 PMBBC Sport — England's Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley despite lean run
"England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.
"England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:46 PMEngland's Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley despite lean run
England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 5:35 PMEngland's Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley despite lean run
England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.
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