Lauren Bell https://www.cricketwinner.com Lauren Bell Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:40:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[RCB-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction, Final WPL 2026 – Who Will Win?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/match-predictions/rcb-w-vs-dc-w-today-match-prediction-final-wpl-2026-who-will-win/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/match-predictions/rcb-w-vs-dc-w-today-match-prediction-final-wpl-2026-who-will-win/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:07:41 GMT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals Women will take place in the Final of the Women's Premier League 2026 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the table with six wins and directly qualified for the final. They defeated UP Warriorz Women in their last match, successfully chasing down the target of 144 runs in just 13.1 overs. Captain Smriti Mandhana was the standout performer for RCB, scoring 290 runs in this tournament.

On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals Women won the eliminator match by seven wickets against the Gujarat Giants Women and booked their spot for the final match. They comfortably chased down the target of 169 runs in 15.4 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the player of the match in the previous match. In their last head-to-head match, Delhi Capital Women beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by seven wickets.

Also Read: Delhi Capitals Women reach WPL 2026 Final after thrashing Gujarat Giants Women in Eliminator

GG-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction, Eliminator WPL 2026 – Who Will Win?

RCB-W vs DC-W Match Details

  • Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Final 

  • Date: 5th February 2026

  • Time: 7.30 PM IST

  • Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara 

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

RCB-W vs DC-W Weather Report

Temperature

25°C

Rain Possibility

00%

Average 1st innings Score

170

Best Suited For

Pacers (62%)

Pitch Report - Kotambi Stadium

The track at Kotambi Stadium is ideal for batters from the start, as it offers a true bounce and compact boundaries that enable aggressive strokeplay. The chasing team benefits from the dew in the second innings, particularly during the closing stages.

Top Batters to Watch – RCB-W vs DC-W

  • Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W): 290 runs in this tournament 

  • Lizelle Lee (DC-W): 283 runs in this tournament 

  • Laura Wolvaardt (DC-W): 273 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB-W vs DC-W

  • Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W): 15 wickets in this tournament 

  • Nandni Sharma (DC-W): 16 wickets in this tournament 

  • Shree Charani (DC-W): 14 wickets in this tournament 

RCB-W vs DC-W Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

RCB-W

W, L, L, W, W

DC-W

W, W, L, W, W

RCB-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If DC-W Bat First

 

  • Powerplay Score: 35–45

  • Predicted Total: 150–165

  • Match Result: RCB-W to win

Scenario 2: If RCB-W Bat First

 

  • Powerplay Score: 40–50

  • Predicted Total: 170–180

  • Match Result: RCB-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

RCB-W 

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana 

DC-W 

Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

RCB-W

Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh 

DC-W

Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues 

RCB-W vs DC-W Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore 

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh(w), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell.

Delhi Capitals Women 

Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Are Favourites Today

  • Strong top-order

  • Captain Smriti Mandhana is in excellent form 

  • Excellent pace and spin bowler

RCB-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our RCB-W vs DC-W today match prediction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 final match. Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana and Nadine de Klerk are expected to be the key performers.

RCB-W vs DC-W Match FAQs

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<![CDATA[WPL 2026: UP-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction 18th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/wpl-2026-up-w-vs-rcb-w-dream11-prediction-18th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/wpl-2026-up-w-vs-rcb-w-dream11-prediction-18th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:08:46 GMT

UP-W vs RCB-W Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will face UP Warriorz Women in the 18th game of the 2026 WPL. RCB remains in first place despite two consecutive defeats, and will look to finish the group stage via a victory that secures their spot in the final. UP are at the bottom of the rankings with four points from 6 matches, making this one a must-win match for them. While the contest could go any way, RCB appear to be better prepared based on what they have shown so far. 

UP-W vs RCB-W Match Details

UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women – 18th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi

Date & Time: 29th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

UP-W vs RCB-W Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score168
Avg 2nd inn score175
Win% batting 1st44
Win% batting 2nd56

UP-W vs RCB-W Pitch Report

Once hitters settle in for a T20 at Kotambi Stadium, scoring can pick up quickly—the pitch has true bounce, and the ropes are closer than at many older Indian grounds. 

UP-W vs RCB-W Weather Report

Vadodara should experience cooler, dry conditions that remain pleasant throughout the match, with no major climate problems expected. 

UP-W vs RCB-W Last Five Matches

UP-W ( UP Warriorz Women )
L W W L L
RCB-W ( Royal Challengers Bangalore Women )
L L W W W

UP-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedRCB-W WonUP-W WonTieNR
Overall53200
Last 553200

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I match

UP-W vs RCB-W Probable Playing XIs:

UP Warriorz Women Probable Playing XIs

Meg Lanning(c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat(wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Probable Playing XIs

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell 

Topmost Picks for UP-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – UP Warriorz Women

  • Phoebe Litchfield – Phoebe Litchfield had been the most consistent player on the batting list, scoring 243 runs from six innings at a strike rate of 155.
  • Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie Ecclestone took six wickets in six games, giving away 8.04 per over.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

  • Smriti Mandhana – Smriti Mandhana leads the way as captain, having scored 236 runs in seven games while striking at 133.
  • Lauren Bell – Lauren Bell has been excellent, picking up 11 wickets and going for only 5.67 per over.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for UP-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Meg Lanning(VC), Smriti Mandhana(C), Chloe Tryon, Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Nadine de Klerk, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nadine de Klerk, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning

Wicketkeeper – Phoebe Litchfield

UP-W vs RCB-W Probable Winners:

RCB Women will be eager to return to winning ways after two consecutive losses. They've made previously the playoffs, but a win in this game would allow them to skip the elimination and advance directly to the finals. UP Warriorz Women are on the wrong end of the standings and must win this game to stay in contention. Despite their recent losses, RCB appear to be the stronger team in general and are the favorites to win this match, especially given their performance throughout the competition. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women is expected to win this match.

UP-W vs RCB-W FAQ

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<![CDATA[UPW-W vs RCB-W Today Match Prediction, 18th Match WPL 2026 – Who Will Win?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/match-predictions/upw-w-vs-rcb-w-today-match-prediction-18th-match-wpl-2026-who-will-win/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/match-predictions/upw-w-vs-rcb-w-today-match-prediction-18th-match-wpl-2026-who-will-win/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:02:03 GMT

UP Warriorz Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will take place in the 18th match of the Women's Premier League 2026 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Thursday. After an excellent start to the tournament, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lost momentum and lost their last two matches. They lost their previous match by 15 runs against the MI Indians Women, failing to chase down the target of 200 runs. It is important to win this final group match as it will set them up for a straight path to the final.

On the other hand, the UP Warriorz Women are currently occupying the bottom position in the points table with four points. They lost their previous match by 45 runs against the Gujarat Giants Women. With only two group games left on their schedule, the playoff race has tightened, and this game is now crucial.

Also Read: WPL 2026, Match 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Probable Playing XI, Live Streaming & Where to Watch them Live

UPW-W vs RCB-W Match Details

  • Match: UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, 18th Match

  • Date: 29th January 2026

  • Time: 7.30 PM IST

  • Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara 

  • Live Streaming: FanCode

UPW-W vs RCB-W Weather Report

Temperature

18°C

Rain Possibility

00%

Average 1st innings Score

162

Best Suited For

Pacers (60%)

Pitch Report - Kotambi Stadium

  • Good batting surface

  • Fast outfield and small boundaries 

  • Good bounce

Top Batters to Watch – UPW-W vs RCB-W

  • Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W): 243 runs in this tournament 

  • Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W): 236 runs in this tournament 

  • Meg Lanning (UPW-W): 207 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – UPW-W vs RCB-W

  • Lauren Bell (DC-W): 11 wickets in this tournament 

  • Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W): 11 wickets in this tournament 

  • Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W): 10 wickets in this tournament 

UPW-W vs RCB-W Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

UPW-W

L, W, W, L, L

RCB-W

L, L, W, W, W

UPW-W vs RCB-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UPW-W Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 35–45

  • Predicted Total: 140–155

  • Match Result: RCB-W to win

Scenario 2: If RCB-W Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 45–55

  • Predicted Total: 160–170

  • Match Result: RCB-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

UPW-W 

Meg Lanning, Harleen Deol 

RCB-W 

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

UPW-W

Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat 

RCB-W

Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh 

UPW-W vs RCB-W Predicted Playing XIs

UP Warriorz Women 

Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell.

UPW-W vs RCB-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our GG-W vs DC-W today match prediction, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 match. Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh are expected to be the key performers.

UPW-W vs RCB-W Match FAQs

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<![CDATA[WPL 2026: RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction 16th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/wpl-2026-rcb-w-vs-mi-w-dream11-prediction-16th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/wpl-2026-rcb-w-vs-mi-w-dream11-prediction-16th-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:22:50 GMT

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Preview

The 16th game of the 2026 Women's Premier League features the Mumbai Indians Women and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. The defending champions, Mumbai, have struggled this season and are currently in third place with four wins from six games. RCB, on the other hand, is doing fantastically, sitting at the very top with 10 points after six games. This should be a contest, but RCB appears to be the stronger team based on their recent performances. 

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Details

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Mumbai Indians Women – 16th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi

Date & Time: 26th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

RCB-W vs MI-W Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score178
Avg 2nd inn score185
Win% batting 1st44
Win% batting 2nd56

RCB-W vs MI-W Pitch Report

When batters get their focus in during a T20 at Kotambi Stadium, they are able to hard at the bowlers right away because the bounce is consistent and the boundaries are tighter. 

RCB-W vs MI-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius during the time of the match 

RCB-W vs MI-W Last Five Matches

RCB-W ( Royal Challengers Bangalore Women )
L W W W W
MI-W ( Mumbai Indians Women )
L L L W W

RCB-W vs MI-W Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedMI-W WonRCB-W WonTieNR
Overall73400
Last 552300

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: WPL 2026: RCB-W vs DC-W Dream11 Prediction 15th Match

RCB-W vs MI-W Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Probable Playing XIs

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(w), Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews, Gunalan Kamalini(w), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Nalla Kranthi Reddy, Triveni Vasistha 

Topmost Picks for RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

  • Smriti Mandhana – Skipper Smriti Mandhana is leading from the front, scoring 230 runs in six games at a strike rate of 135.
  • Nadine de Klerk – Nadine de Klerk has been outstanding, grabbing 10 wickets at an economy of only 7.05.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

  • Harmanpreet Kaur – Harmanpreet Kaur worked from the front as the captain, scoring 240 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 144, including two fifties.
  • Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr has been the team's most successful wicket-taker, with 10 scalps in five games and an economy rate of 7.35.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(VC), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Nadine de Klerk, Nicola Carey, Shreyanka Patil, Sanskriti Gupta, Lauren Bell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt

Vice-captain – Smriti Mandhana, Amelia Kerr

Wicketkeeper – Richa Ghosh

RCB-W vs MI-W Probable Winners:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women were the standout team this season, and they will look to continue their strong run as they face Mumbai Indians Women, a team they have dispatched once this tournament. Mumbai has some serious firepower in their lineup, and when Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Amanjot Kaur are on their game, they can beat anyone. However, consistency has been a problem for them this season, which is why they are currently on a three-match losing streak. RCB, in contrast, look like the more complete unit and have the advantage, especially given how well they're playing right now. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women is expected to win this match.

RCB-W vs MI-W FAQ

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<![CDATA[Watch: Lauren Bell, Shreyanka Patil & Radha Yadav dance to the song ‘Ladki Aankh Mare’ in a RCB special Vadodara event]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-lauren-bell-shreyanka-patil-radha-yadav-dance-to-the-song-ladki-aankh-mare-in-a-rcb-special-vadodara-event/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-lauren-bell-shreyanka-patil-radha-yadav-dance-to-the-song-ladki-aankh-mare-in-a-rcb-special-vadodara-event/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:53:07 GMT

Cricket excitement is at its peak in Vadodara as 2026 begins. Fans are eagerly waiting at Kotambi International Stadium for the Women’s Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI).

Before the game, RCB players Lauren Bell, Radha Yadav, and Shreyanka Patil entertained the crowd by dancing to the hit Bollywood song “Ladki Aankh Maare…” at a local event.

Vadodara is proving to be a cricket-loving city. The stadium is expected to be full on Monday, showing how popular women’s cricket has become. The city recently hosted an India–New Zealand men’s ODI, and now it is fully into the WPL action. On 24 January, nearly 25,000 fans watched RCB play Delhi Capitals. Tickets for the 26 January RCB vs MI match are already sold out, and a packed crowd is expected.

Watch the video here: 

RCB Draws Big Crowds as Women’s Cricket Gains Popularity

RCB matches are attracting huge crowds, showing the team’s strong fan following. During a recent event, three RCB players shared their interests off the field.

Lauren Bell said she enjoys drinking coffee, reading books, and listening to music in her free time. Shreyanka Patil revealed she is a big fan of Punjabi songs. Radha Yadav said the food she misses most on tour is home-cooked dal and rice, which she could eat every day.

Jemimah Rodrigues Led Delhi Capitals Beat RCB

Delhi Capitals, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, defeated RCB in a thrilling Women’s Premier League match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The win gave Delhi plenty of confidence for the rest of the season, especially since Smriti Mandhana’s RCB team was unbeaten until then.

In the match, RCB struggled with the bat in the first innings. Mandhana scored 38 runs, but most other players failed to score, with eight players making single-digit runs. Nandini Sharma took three wickets and became the leading wicket-taker of the season. Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, and Minnu Mani took two wickets each, as RCB scored only 109 runs.

During Delhi’s chase, they lost two early wickets and were 24/2. Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt then made a 48-run partnership, leading the team to victory.

Also read -“My only response is…” former Indian captain makes massive claim on Gautam Gambhir ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

RCB Partnership Promotes Women's Empowerment

Vinay Thadani, CEO and Director of Grey Solar, said the company organised a meet-and-greet as part of its partnership with RCB in the Women’s Premier League.

“Our tie-up with RCB is an important step for women's empowerment. About 35% of our workforce is women. This partnership fits our company’s values,” he said.

Vadodara Emerging as a Cricket Hub

In the past year, Vadodara has hosted 27 cricket matches. The modern facilities at Kotambi International Cricket Stadium are appreciated by players. With growing fan interest and frequent high-profile matches, women’s cricket is clearly gaining popularity in the city.

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<![CDATA[Watch: RCB women stars Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk & Lauren Bell spotted on morning walk in Vadodara during WPL 2026]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-women-stars-georgia-voll-nadine-de-klerk-lauren-bell-spotted-on-morning-walk-in-vadodara-during-wpl-2026/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-women-stars-georgia-voll-nadine-de-klerk-lauren-bell-spotted-on-morning-walk-in-vadodara-during-wpl-2026/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:12:07 GMT

Fans in Vadodara got a surprise treat as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s players Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, and Lauren Bell were spotted on the streets on Wednesday, ahead of their WPL 2026 matches in the city.

The trio, in Vadodara for the league, were seen casually enjoying the city’s sights, giving fans a rare look at their off-field side. Their short appearance quickly caught attention on social media, with cricket fans sharing photos and videos of the international stars.

While their focus is on the ongoing WPL tournament, this casual outing showed the growing excitement and fan engagement around the women’s league, as supporters cheer for their favorite players both on and off the field.

Watch the video here :

Also read -PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026 controversy

RCB Maintains Winning Streak in WPL 2026

Bengaluru continued their brilliant form in the first match of the season at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, after the tournament moved from Navi Mumbai. RCB won their fifth match in five games this season, remaining the only unbeaten team so far.

With this win, RCB have secured a spot in the playoffs with 10 points from five matches. They also set a new WPL record by becoming the first team to win six matches in a row. Previously, they had a five-match winning streak in 2024-25. The only other team with five consecutive wins were the Mumbai Indians, who did this twice in 2023 and 2023-24. RCBW were tied with them but are now above them.

Read More -Star India opener likely to represent Karnataka for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2026

Ball Girl Steals Spotlight with Hat-Trick of Bottle Flips in WPL 2026

A fun and unexpected moment stole the show during the WPL 2026 match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. A young ball girl amazed fans by landing a hat-trick of bottle flips along the boundary line.

The incident happened between plays when the ball girl quietly showed off her skills. With perfect timing, she landed three flips in a row, making the crowd cheer loudly.

Viral Moment Draws Attention Online

Videos of the moment quickly went viral on social media. Fans praised the young girl’s confidence and style. The playful act added a light touch to an intense match and drew reactions from both teams and spectators.

Cricket fans and commentators shared clips and memes, celebrating the fun and charm of the ball girl’s performance. Many noted that cricket matches can have surprises not only on the field but also around it. This moment became one of the most talked-about highlights of the day.

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<![CDATA[Watch: RCB pacer starts WPL 2026 with a sensational maiden over vs MI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-pacer-starts-wpl-2026-with-a-sensational-maiden-over-vs-mi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-pacer-starts-wpl-2026-with-a-sensational-maiden-over-vs-mi/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:58:46 GMT

The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League kicked off in grand style on Friday night at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, combining glamour, music and high-quality cricket. While the opening ceremony grabbed plenty of attention, it was RCB pacer Lauren Bell who made the biggest early impact once the action began, delivering a superb maiden over to set the tone for WPL 2026.

Before the first ball was bowled, the crowd witnessed a star-studded ceremony. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu opened the event with an inspiring speech highlighting the power and progress of women in sport and society. She was followed by actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who lit up the stage with a high-energy dance performance. The celebrations peaked when rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh thrilled fans with his chart-topping hits, ensuring a memorable start to the season.

Lauren Bell’s maiden over gives RCB a perfect start in WPL 2026

Once the festivities concluded, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to field against Mumbai Indians. The decision paid off immediately. Given the new ball, Lauren Bell produced a dream opening over, swinging the ball sharply and using her height to extract extra bounce.

ALSO SEE: WATCH: RCB star Suyash Sharma plays in local West Bengal tournament ahead of IPL 2026

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Bowling to Amelia Kerr, Bell repeatedly beat the outside edge, asking serious questions with every delivery. Kerr was pinned in her crease as Bell maintained a tight line and length, conceding no runs in the first over of WPL 2026. The maiden over not only built early pressure on Mumbai Indians but also lifted the energy within the RCB camp.

Although Mumbai found some relief later through G Kamalini’s crisp boundaries, RCB’s strong start was built on Bell’s disciplined spell. Her opening over was a clear statement of intent, underlining Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s plans to begin the new Women's Premier League season on a dominant note.

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<![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru sign Lauren Bell during WPL 2026 mega auction]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/royal-challengers-bengaluru-sign-lauren-bell-during-wpl-2026-mega-auction/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/royal-challengers-bengaluru-sign-lauren-bell-during-wpl-2026-mega-auction/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:06:20 GMT

Lauren Bell is yet to feature in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), but her dream will end for the 2026 season of the tournament as she will turn up for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The England pacer has a decent experience of the shortest format, having collected 50 wickets in 36 innings of the Women’s T20Is at an average of nearly 19 and a strike rate of 15.4 with an economy rate of around seven. 

Lauren Bell will join the Australia all-rounder, Elysse Perry, in the squad, which will be a massive balancing prospect for the franchise in the bowling department. Bell has been a successful campaigner in the Women’s The Hundred event where she has collected 60 wickets in 41 innings at an average of around 15 and an economy rate of under seven.

See Also: Who is Sanskriti Gupta? Know Indian spinner whom Mumbai Indians resign in WPL 2026 auction

Bell can swing the ball in both ways and use the powerplay to pick wickets, which will be important for the Bengaluru, besides pushing their spinners to attack in the second half of the innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru add Lauren Bell in WPL 2026 mega auction for INR 90 lakh

Coming into the auction, Bengaluru already had packed their core group in the presence of their captain and star opening batter of the Indian team, Smriti Mandhana along with the young wicket-keeper lower-order batter, Richa Ghosh, in the squad. They also had Shreyanka Patil as the Indian spinner in the squad.

Bengaluru started the auction with the inclusion of the Australia top order batter, Gorgia Voll, besides having Nadine de Clerk from South Africa as the all-rounder will be important along with Ghosh to contribute fiercely with the bat.

The fourth edition of the tournament will be held from January 09 to February 05, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara being confirmed as the two host venues.

Updated squad for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of WPL 2026

Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll (Rs. 0.60 crore), Nadine de Klerk (Rs. 0.65 crore), Radha Yadav (Rs. 0.65 crore), Lauren Bell (Rs. 0.90 crore), Linsey Smith (Rs. 0.30 crore), Prema Rawat (Rs. 0.20 crore-RTM),

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<![CDATA["Jeet Ka Jalwa, Dushman Dhal Gaya!" – Southern Brave Women Crush Welsh Fire Women by 29 runs]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/jeet-ka-jalwa-dushman-dhal-gaya-southern-brave-women-crush-welsh-fire-women-by-29-runs/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/jeet-ka-jalwa-dushman-dhal-gaya-southern-brave-women-crush-welsh-fire-women-by-29-runs/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:04:48 GMT

Southern Brave Women continued their good run with a clear 29-run win over Welsh Fire Women in Southampton. Batting first, Brave made 106/8, with skipper Georgia Adams steadying the innings with an unbeaten 30. In reply, Welsh Fire struggled badly and ended at 77/9, as Lauren Bell bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for just 20 runs.

The Brave lost early wickets with Maia Bouchier 2 runs and Laura Wolvaardt 8 runs falling quickly. Danni Wyatt-Hodge added a useful 24, while Freya Kemp 18 runs and Chloe Tryon 8 runs chipped in. The key knock came from captain Georgia Adams, who stayed unbeaten on 30 and helped her side cross the 100-run mark. Welsh Fire bowlers Hayley Matthews (2/10) and Shabnim Ismail (2/9) kept the pressure on with tight spells.

Chasing 107, Welsh Fire never found their footing. Captain Tammy Beaumont top-scored with 28 from 33 balls, while Hayley Matthews (16) gave some support, but no other batter could stand up. The Brave bowlers stayed on top, with Lauren Bell leading the way, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs. Welsh Fire folded for 77/9, giving Brave a comfortable victory and another 4 points on the table.

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