Lauren Bell Creates History on WPL Debut for RCB
Lauren Bell's Dream Debut: England's fast bowler Lauren Bell, currently considered one of the most beautiful female cricketers in the world, created history in her debut match for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League. In the opening match of the fourth season of the WPL against Mumbai Indians, Lauren won the hearts of fans with her beauty and a brilliant bowling performance. She bowled tightly, giving away only 14 runs in 4 overs and taking one wicket. (Photo Credit: RCB/WPL)
Started with a Maiden Over
Lauren Bell started her bowling spell for RCB with a maiden over. In the initial overs, Lauren kept Amelia Kerr and G Kamalini under control and didn't allow them to score any runs.
First Run Conceded on the 11th Ball
Lauren Bell bowled brilliantly, not conceding a single run in the first 10 balls of her spell. A run was scored on her 11th ball. Bell gave away only one run in her first two overs.
Amelia Kerr Becomes First Victim
Kiwi all-rounder Amelia Kerr became Lauren Bell's first victim in the Women's Premier League. Kerr was caught by Arundhati Reddy off Bell's bowling. Bell took one wicket for 7 runs in 3 overs.
Bowled 19 Dot Balls in the Spell
Lauren Bell took one wicket for 14 runs in 4 overs against Mumbai Indians. This included one maiden over.
Most Dot Balls in a Debut Match
Lauren Bell bowled 19 dot balls out of 24 deliveries in her spell. She set a new WPL record for the most dot balls bowled in a debut match for RCB.
Record for Most Dot Balls in a Single Match
Lauren Bell has become the bowler with the second-most dot balls in a single match in the history of the Women's Premier League. This record in the WPL is held by Shabnim Ismail. Ismail had bowled 20 dot balls in a single match while playing for Mumbai Indians.
