Danni Wyatt-Hodge
A dynamic and fearless opening batter who redefined power-hitting in women's cricket, becoming a cornerstone of England's white-ball revolution.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English cricketer·Birthday: April 22·Millennials
Biography
Danni Wyatt exploded onto the international scene as a teenage off-spinner, but it's with the bat that she has forged a transformative career. Initially in and out of the England side, she remade her game with a bold, aggressive philosophy, becoming one of the most destructive openers in the world. Her breakthrough came with a blistering century against Australia in 2017, the fastest by an Englishwoman in T20Is at the time, announcing her as a match-winner. Wyatt's audacious stroke-play, particularly her strength through the off-side, has been central to England's success in the shorter formats, including their run to the 2018 T20 World Cup title. A mainstay of the global franchise circuit, from the Women's Big Bash to The Hundred, she plays with a joyful, attacking verve that has helped push the boundaries of what's possible in the women's game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Danni was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Danni Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Danni's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored England's first-ever T20I century by a woman, a 64-ball 124 against India in 2018.
- Was a key member of the England squad that won the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup.
- Holds the record for the highest individual score by an Englishwoman in T20I cricket (124).
- Has been a top-order fixture for England in over 150 limited-overs internationals.
Did You Know?
She made her England debut as a bowler, taking a wicket with her third delivery in international cricket.
She is an avid fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football club.
She played cricket for England alongside her childhood friend, bowler Anya Shrubsole.
She has played for multiple teams in the Women's Big Bash League in Australia, including the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes.
“I just try to see the ball and hit it as hard as I can.”
