England made the perfect start after Lauren Bell struck twice in the opening over to dismiss Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, reducing India to 7\/2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Yastika and Rodrigues counterattacked brilliantly with a 126-run stand for the third wicket, helping India recover strongly and post 188\/7 in 19.5 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the game, Dean said England started well but failed to stop India\u2019s momentum through the middle overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTwo early wickets. But they kept scoring runs despite those early wickets. They had wickets in hand. Played really well,\u201d Dean said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dean praised her side\u2019s effort in challenging weather conditions and credited Bell for her performance with the ball. Bell finished with figures of 3\/34 and bowled effectively both with the new ball and at the death.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cProud of the effort in hot conditions. Bell bowled well at the start and the death,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 189, England were kept in the contest by Amy Jones, who played a fighting knock of 67. Heather Knight also contributed 21 during a 64-run stand for the third wicket, but England eventually finished on 150\/8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dean admitted her side could not recover after losing wickets at crucial moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDisappointing not to get over the line. Reminiscent of the game we had against New Zealand in Canterbury,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The England skipper singled out Jones for special praise after the wicketkeeper-batter\u2019s impressive innings under pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJones was brilliant. Today, the difference was that massive partnership,\u201d Dean added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dean also pointed out that England are continuing to develop a young middle-order unit as the team builds towards future assignments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJones was brilliant. Today, the difference was that massive partnership,\u201d Dean added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India lead the three-match series 1-0 after registering their second-biggest victory over England in Women\u2019s T20Is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n