England all-rounder Charlie Dean expressed strong confidence as the team prepares to face Australia in the final of the T20 World Cup, set to take place at Lord’s on Sunday. Dean emphasized a sense of collective belief within the squad, describing this period as the most assured she has felt wearing the England jersey.

At 25 years old, Dean has played a significant role in England’s campaign, including captaining the side during three group-stage matches while regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was sidelined with a calf injury. Sciver-Brunt made a notable return in the semi-final against South Africa, contributing an unbeaten 75 runs and helping secure a 40-run victory that propelled England into the final.

On the Australian side, key player Ellyse Perry has been a subject of attention ahead of the final. Perry, 35, had to retire hurt during the semi-final win over the West Indies due to a “quad awareness” issue, but she reportedly fully participated in training sessions ahead of the championship match, indicating she is likely to be fit for the game.

The final at Lord’s pits two highly competitive teams against each other, with England aiming to capitalize on their strong momentum and Australia looking to continue their dominant run in the tournament. Both sides appear to be nearing full strength, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter between two of women’s cricket’s leading nations.