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Charlie Dean to lead England in two T20 World Cup matches

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Charlie Dean to lead England in two T20 World Cup matches

Summary

Charlie Dean will return to captain England for their next two matches in the Women's T20 World Cup, starting with Scotland on Saturday. Dean's captaincy follows Nat Sciver-Brunt's injury that sidelines her for these games. Sophie Ecclestone expressed confidence in Dean's leadership, highlighting her past performance in warm-up matches. England is looking to maintain its winning streak after victories over Sri Lanka and Ireland. The upcoming matches are crucial for England as they continue their campaign in the tournament.

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•Dean will captain against Scotland and West Indies.
•Sciver-Brunt injured her left calf during the match against Ireland.
•Ecclestone believes Dean will adapt quickly to captaincy again.
•England has won its first two matches in the tournament.
•Match against Scotland is scheduled for Saturday at Headingley.

What they're saying

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Sophie Ecclestone expects Charlie Dean to return to the England captaincy "like a duck to water" for their next two matches at the Women's T20 World Cup.
— Sky Sports

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