Charlie Dean – England Women’s Spin-Bowling Allrounder

Full Name: Charlotte Dean
Born: September 6, 2000
Place of Birth: Winchester, Hampshire, England
Nationality: English
Role: Spin-bowling allrounder (Right-arm off-spin, Right-handed bat)
Current Team: England Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore (WPL 2025)
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-spin

Career Highlights

• International Debut:
  • T20I: March 2018 against New Zealand Women.
  • ODI: June 2018 against South Africa Women.
• WPL 2025:
  • Charlie Dean has been called up to replace the injured Sophie Molineux for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the Women’s Premier League 2025 season. This will be her debut in the WPL.
• England Women’s Team:
  • Dean is known for her impactful role as an off-spinner and a reliable middle-order batter.
  • She has represented England in over 30 T20Is and claimed 46 wickets, with an impressive bowling average of 18.19.
  • Her contribution with the bat is equally crucial, and she has been a key allrounder in England’s limited-overs setup.
• The Hundred (London Spirit):
  • Charlie Dean has also been part of the Women’s Hundred, representing London Spirit. She has featured in all four seasons (2021–2024) and has been an important player for the franchise.

Playing Style & Strengths

• As an off-spin bowler, Charlie Dean is a clever tactician, often using flight and guile to break partnerships.
• She has a calm and composed batting style, able to anchor the innings or accelerate as needed in the middle order.
• Known for her accurate and consistent bowling, she can control the game in the middle overs with her spin.

Recent Career Highlights

• Dean was called up to the England squad for their tour of Australia as part of the Women’s Ashes in January 2025.
• In the Women’s Ashes series, she showcased her skills, taking vital wickets and contributing with the bat.

Personal Life & Off-Field

• Charlie is passionate about promoting women’s cricket and often takes part in discussions about the growth of the game.
• She has an interest in mentoring younger cricketers and works on developing her leadership skills.

Stats

• T20Is: 36 matches, 46 wickets at an average of 18.19.
• ODIs: 20+ matches, contributing with both bat and ball.

FAQ

1. What role does Charlie Dean play for England?
   • Charlie is a spin-bowling allrounder, contributing both with the ball (off-spin) and in the middle order with the bat.
2. Has Charlie Dean played in the Women’s Premier League (WPL)?
   • Yes, Charlie was called up to replace Sophie Molineux in the 2025 WPL season for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
3. Where has Charlie Dean played The Hundred?
   • She has represented London Spirit in the Women’s Hundred since 2021, showing her value as both a bowler and a batter.