England spinner Charlotte Dean expressed her disappointment after the team's narrow loss in the first T20I against India. Speaking after the match, Dean said, "It's disappointing not to get over the line. We had our chances and we fought hard, but we just couldn't finish it off."
Match Summary
The first T20I at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai saw India posting a competitive total of 197 for 5, thanks to a brilliant 84 off 45 balls by Shafali Verma. England, in response, managed 193 for 8, falling short by 4 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Alice Capsey (50 off 33) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (46 off 31), England couldn't cross the line.
Dean's Bowling Performance
Dean, who bowled her full quota of four overs, conceded 41 runs and took one wicket. She was economical in the middle overs but couldn't prevent the late surge from the Indian batters. "We were in the game till the end, but a few key moments didn't go our way," she added.
Team's Approach
England's captain Heather Knight also rued the missed opportunities. However, Dean remained optimistic about the series. "We have to learn from this and come back stronger in the next match. The series is still wide open," she said.
The second T20I will be played on December 9 at the same venue. England will look to level the series, while India will aim to take an unassailable lead.
