Last-Ball Drama: Surrey Wins Thanks to Wyatt-Hodge's Heroics

Danni Wyatt-Hodge's familiarity with the Utilita Bowl proved decisive as her blistering 65 anchored Surrey's tense last-ball win over Hampshire Hawks in the Women's Vitality Blast. In a match full of drama and strategic shifts, Wyatt-Hodge’s return to her old stomping ground was both symbolic and match-winning. 🏏 Match Summary 📍 Venue: Utilita Bowl 🏆 Result: Surrey beat Hampshire Hawks by 4 wickets (on last ball) 🟣 Surrey Women: 156/6 (20 overs) 🟡 Hampshire Hawks Women: 155/4 (20 overs) 🔥 Key Performances 🟡 Hampshire Hawks Innings Charli Knott – ⭐ 74 (61 balls) Anchored the innings with a patient knock after a slow powerplay Scored her T20 career-best, showcasing elegant drives through cover Abi Norgrove – ⚡ 24 off 10 balls Provided the late flourish, boosting Hawks to 155/4 Dani Gregory (Surrey) – 🎯 2 wickets, very economical Claimed key wickets of Kemp and Adams to stall Hawks’ middle overs 🟣 Surrey Chase Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 💎 65 (30-ball fifty) Her eighth T20 fifty at the Utilita Bowl, underlining her comfort at the venue Blasted a six to start the momentum and carried Surrey through the middle overs Grace Harris – 🤝 Important 66-run partnership with Wyatt-Hodge Paige Scholfield & Alice Davidson-Richards – 🧊 Cool heads under pressure Chased down 11 off the last over with 2 needed off the final ball ⚖️ Turning Points Tight Powerplay by Surrey: Hawks were restricted to just 32/0 in the first six, which set a tone. Back-to-back wickets by Mary Taylor in the 16th over (Harris & Wyatt-Hodge) made Hawks momentary favourites. Last over tension: Adams bowled 3 tight deliveries Davidson-Richards broke free with a four Scholfield held her nerve to take two off the final ball 🧠 Tactical Notes Surrey’s field placements in the powerplay were spot-on — ring fielders stifled early aggression. Hampshire's spinners (Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell) applied early pressure with key wickets. Wyatt-Hodge’s inside-out shots and sweeps disrupted length and forced field changes. 📝 Stat Nuggets Wyatt-Hodge’s 8th fifty at the Utilita Bowl is the most by any female batter at the ground. Charli Knott's 74 is her highest T20 score and second fifty in a week. Surrey remain unbeaten and stay top of the table. 🗣️ Post-Match Buzz “It’s a ground I know well and I’m just glad I could contribute,” said Wyatt-Hodge. “The partnership with Grace [Harris] was key, and Paige and Alice finishing it off was class.”