Danni Wyatt

English cricketer and T20 specialist

Danni Wyatt - English cricketer and T20 specialist
Born

April 22nd, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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An English cricketer who has contributed significantly in the women's game. Primarily a batter, she has represented England in various formats, including One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Wyatt achieved recognition for her exceptional performance in T20 cricket, becoming a prominent figure in domestic leagues as well, including participation in the Women's Big Bash League. Additionally, she was part of the England team that reached the finals of the ICC Women's World Cup in 2017.

Part of the England team in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup

Scored a notable 100 in T20 cricket

Played for Sussex in domestic cricket

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