Surrey's Dominant Display: Wyatt-Hodge Leads the Charge

Wyatt-Hodge Blazes as Surrey Crush Durham to Go Top Durham 141/5 (20 overs) lost to Surrey 145/1 (12.5 overs) by 9 wickets 🏆 Vitality Women's T20 Blast 2025 Danni Wyatt-Hodge delivered a vintage display of clean ball-striking at The Oval, blasting a 26-ball half-century and finishing unbeaten on 74 off 36 balls as Surrey romped to a nine-wicket victory over Durham, chasing down 142 with a massive 43 balls to spare to return to the top of the Blast table. MacDonald-Gay, Farrant Peg Durham Back Sent in to bat, Durham lost early wickets to Ryana MacDonald-Gay (2 for 16), who dismantled the stumps of Suzie Bates and Mady Villiers in quick succession. When Emma Marlow chipped Tash Farrant (2 for 25) to mid-off, the visitors were rocking at 29 for 3. But a steadying 50 off 49 from Hollie Armitage, aided by vibrant cameos from Bess Heath (27 off 18) and Mia Rogers (25 off 20), helped Durham to a respectable 141 for 5, capped off by a last-ball six from Katherine Fraser. Wyatt-Hodge, Smith Demolish Target In reply, Surrey’s openers tore into the chase with breathtaking aggression. Bryony Smith (44 off 28) set the tone by clubbing Grace Thompson for four boundaries in the opening over, while Wyatt-Hodge was imperious — piercing the infield with precision and clearing the ropes with authority. The pair added 94 for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs, taking apart a shell-shocked Durham bowling unit. Smith eventually fell to a mistimed pull, but the damage had long been done. Wyatt-Hodge surged on, hitting 11 fours and two sixes, including a towering blow off Katie Levick, and steered her side home in the 13th over without further loss. Key Performers 🏏 Danni Wyatt-Hodge: 74* (36), 11×4, 2×6 – Match-winning knock 🔥 Bryony Smith: 44 (28) – Skipper’s power start 🎯 MacDonald-Gay & Farrant: 4 wickets between them to derail Durham early 💪 Hollie Armitage: 50 (49) – Anchored Durham's recovery Surrey 143 for 1 (Wyatt-Hodge 74*, Smith 44) beat Durham 141 for 5 (Armitage 50) by nine wickets