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England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
BBC Sport Friday 12 June 2026, 21:15 UTC 1 min read
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.
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