England’s opening batsman, Danny Wyatt-HodgeShe is an experienced T20 batsman who is known for her aggressive strokeplay and high strike rate at the top of the order. Issued by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) next to Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction Wyatt-Hodge has a wealth of experience, having played over 160 T20 Internationals for England and featured in various global leagues.
Despite his release, he has been in great form recently Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)Has made 251 runs in 4 matches so far with an average of over 80 and a strike rate around 156. For WPL teams looking to solve their overseas opening slot with a proven, hard-hitting partner, Wyatt-Hodge represents a high-impact solution that can quickly set the tone for the innings.
3 franchises that could target Danny Wyatt-Hodge in the WPL 2026 mega auction
1. Gujarat Giants (GG)
gujarat giants Will enter the auction with the second-highest purse of Rs 9.00 crore and the need to rebuild almost the entire Indian core. Their primary overseas focus will be on complementing their retained opening batsman, beth mooneyWith a compatible partner. Wyatt-Hodge fit this need perfectly, offering aggressive right-handed batting to the left-handed Mooney. GG’s previous overseas opening combinations have been inconsistent, and Wyatt-Hodge provides a guaranteed, high-paced start that suits the team’s need for big scores. His recent form in the WBBL makes him an attractive target for a team that needs to rebuild with strength and experience.
2. UP Warriors (UPW)
UP Warriors have the biggest auction budget of Rs 14.50 crore and a significant rebuilding job, with only one player being retained. Although they may prefer to acquire foreign all-rounders again Sophie Ecclestone And grace harrisThey are sorely lacking a reliable and aggressive overseas opener after his release Alyssa HealyWyatt-Hodge provides an immediate solution, providing a proven, high-strike-rate opener that can maximize the powerplay, Given their huge budget, UPW could be aggressive in bidding for Wyatt-Hodge to ensure an explosive start that sets the stage for their powerful middle order,
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Despite releasing him, RCB may still target Wyatt-Hodge, especially if they fail to land a high-priority target or if his price tag remains reasonable. RCB has a purse of Rs 6.15 crore and a strong retained core including the captain Smriti MandhanaWyatt-Hodge has partnered successfully with Mandhana before (notably in The Hundred), forming a devastating opening combination, If RCB uses its RTM card on any bowler Renuka Singh ThakurThey will still need a quality overseas batsman. Knowing the team dynamics and the high praise received from Mandhana for her WPL 2025 performance, RCB may look at her as a cost-effective, high-impact option to secure a re-match.
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