England’s Wyatt-Hodge backs Dunkley despite lean runImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Since the last Women’s T20 World Cup, no England batter has hit more T20 sixes than Sophia DunkleyByMatthew HenryBBC Sport JournalistPublished24 minutes agoEngland batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge has backed opening partner Sophia Dunkley despite her run of low scores in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup.Having been dropped on nought, Dunkley was out for 10 in Saturday’s second T20 against India and has a highest score of 26 in her five internationals this summer.
Wyatt-Hodge’s return on Saturday after the birth of her child has created a logjam at the top of the order, but 27-year-old Dunkley was retained as opener.
“Her intent has been unbelievable,” Wyatt-Hodge stated.
“You fail more times than not opening the batting in T20 cricket – that’s just the nature of the game.
“She’s thrown herself out there to be brave from ball one and that’s a credit to her. I’m so proud of her.
“She’s looked really good and I think a big score is just around the corner.”
Dunkley has consistently been one of England’s openers since Charlotte Edwards’ tenure as coach began at the start of last summer.
An unbeaten 81 against West Indies and 75 against India are her two fifties in 12 innings in that time.
