Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley for T20 series decider against India
England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has expressed confidence in struggling partner Sophia Dunkley ahead of the T20 series decider against India, scheduled for Wednesday night according to a Sky Sports report. Dunkley has averaged 16.40 in England’s five T20 internationals this summer and scored 26 runs combined in the two matches against India. Wyatt-Hodge, playing only her second match after giving birth to her first child, said she expects “fireworks” from Dunkley in the decider. She praised Dunkley’s intent and bravery at the crease, adding that failure is common for openers in T20 cricket. Wyatt-Hodge also noted that a big score seems close, especially on the Taunton pitch, which she described as a nice batting track. The series is level at 1-1 after England won the second match by 26 runs following India’s 38-run victory in the first. The winner of the decider will take the series.
What’s reported
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is returning for only her second match after the birth of her first child.
Sophia Dunkley has averaged 16.40 in five T20s this summer and scored 26 runs in two games against India.
Wyatt-Hodge stated she told Dunkley that her intent has been “unbelievable” and that a big score is “just around the corner.”
Wyatt-Hodge was part of England’s 2017 World Cup winning side and is eager to win another trophy on home soil.
The T20 series is tied 1-1: India won the first match by 38 runs, England won the second by 26 runs.
The third T20I is scheduled for Tuesday June 2 (6.30pm UK) according to the article’s fixtures list, though the first paragraph refers to the decider as Wednesday night.
Key figures
Danni Wyatt-Hodge – England opening batter
Sophia Dunkley – England opening batter
Sources: Sky Sports
