ENG-W vs IND-W [WATCH]: Charlie Dean’s sensational sliding catch to dismiss Richa Ghosh in the 3rd T20I

The at The Oval, London, on July 4, 2025, was a pulsating contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. With the series on the line, both sides produced a high-quality game of cricket. England Women, batting first, posted a competitive 171/9, thanks to a scintillating 75 from Sophia Dunkley and a powerful 66 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. In reply, India Women fought valiantly, led by Smriti Mandhana’s classy 56 and Shafali Verma’s explosive 47, but ultimately fell just 5 runs short, finishing at 166/5. The match, however, will be remembered for Charlie Dean’s stunning sliding catch that turned the tide in England’s favour.

Charlie Dean’s dazzling diving catch dismisses Richa Ghosh in the 3^rd T20I

With India needing 18 runs off 10 balls and the dangerous Richa Ghosh at the crease, the contest was finely poised. Issy Wong, bowling the 19th over, delivered a slower ball on the pads. Ghosh, looking to clear the boundary behind square, swung hard, but the timing eluded her. Positioned perfectly at deep backward square, Dean anticipated the shot early. She sprinted to her right, eyes glued to the ball, and with the crowd holding its breath, flung herself forward in a full-blooded dive.

Dean’s hands stayed rock steady as she completed a sensational sliding catch inches above the turf—a moment of athletic brilliance under pressure. The dismissal of Ghosh, who managed just 7 off 10 balls, was a massive blow to India’s chase. Dean’s catch wasn’t just a highlight reel moment; it was a clutch play that shifted the momentum decisively towards England. The celebrations that followed spoke volumes about the importance of the wicket and the nerves of steel shown by Dean in a high-stakes situation.

Here’s the video:

CHARLIE DEAN. YOU CANNOT DO THAT 🤯

— England Cricket (@englandcricket)

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Earlier, England’s innings was built on the back of a 137-run opening stand between Dunkley and Wyatt, who combined power with placement to put India’s bowlers under pressure. Dunkley’s 75 off 53 balls and Wyatt’s 66 off 42 set the platform for a big total, but a late collapse—triggered by Arundhati Reddy (3/32) and Deepti Sharma (3/27)—saw England lose 9 wickets for just 34 runs in the last 4.4 overs.

Chasing 172, India started brightly, racing to 61 in the powerplay. Mandhana and Verma’s opening partnership of 85 in just 8.6 overs kept India ahead of the required rate. However, regular wickets in the middle overs, including the crucial scalps of Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, pegged India back. With the equation narrowing and pressure mounting, Dean’s catch to remove Ghosh proved pivotal. Despite a late cameo from Amanjot Kaur, England’s bowlers held their composure, with Lauren Filer (2/30) and (1/24) keeping things tight at the death.

In the end, England Women emerged victorious by a slender margin of 5 runs, keeping the series alive and showcasing the drama and excitement that women’s T20 cricket has to offer.

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