In a recent match against South Africa, Danni Wyatt-Hodge reportedly made history by becoming the first English woman to score 3,000 runs in T20 internationals, contributing an impressive 78 runs off 45 balls. Alongside her, Nat Sciver-Brunt notched a third consecutive half-century, helping England secure a 36-run victory and clinch the T20 series. England's total of 204 runs marked only the fourth instance in which they have surpassed 200 runs in this format. This victory provided a much-needed morale boost for the team, which had faced intense scrutiny following their early exit from the World Cup.
Captain Heather Knight expressed her satisfaction with the win, highlighting the team’s aggressive batting approach demonstrated by Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt. She praised the pitch conditions, describing them as ideal for batting. However, the match was also characterised by South Africa's subpar fielding, which included several dropped catches, allowing both Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt to capitalise on their chances.
Despite early setbacks with England struggling at 15 for two, Wyatt-Hodge's milestone innings steadied the ship. Though she was ultimately dismissed by a yorker from Nadine de Klerk in the 13th over, Sciver-Brunt's contributions, along with a late surge from Amy Jones, ensured England's total reached the 200-run mark, thereby solidifying their win comfortably.