England’s tall and fiery fast bowler Lauren Bell will represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in WPL 2026, after the franchise bought her for ₹90 lakh during the mega auction held on 27 November 2025. Known for her steep bounce, natural swing and aggressive pace, Bell is expected to bring a fresh boost to RCB’s bowling attack.
UP Warriorz had released her before the auction, leading to a brief bidding contest, but RCB secured the experienced English pacer to strengthen their overseas pace battery alongside senior stars.
WPL 2026 Team & Price
- Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Auction Price: ₹90 lakh
- Base Price: ₹50 lakh
With this buy, RCB now have a tall, hit-the-deck bowler who can trouble batters with bounce, especially on fresh Bengaluru surfaces.
Lauren Bell WPL Auction History
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |
| 2024 | UP Warriorz (Retained) | ₹30 lakh |
| 2026 | RCB | ₹90 lakh |
Lauren Bell WPL Stats and Records (Updated)
Lauren Bell has featured in two seasons of the Women’s Premier League and has impressed with her disciplined pace bowling.
WPL Batting Stats
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5* | – | 100.00 |
WPL Bowling Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | SR | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 44 | 352 | 12 | 29.33 | 8.00 | 22.0 | 3/27 |
Season-Wise Breakdown
WPL 2023 (UPW)
- Matches: 8
- Wickets: 9
- Average: 19.77
- Economy: 7.75
- Best: 3/27
- UPW’s leading pace bowler in the season.
WPL 2024 (UPW)
- Matches: 4
- Wickets: 3
- Economy: 8.00
- International commitments limited her availability but she remained effective with the new ball.
Key WPL Records & Highlights
- Over 10 wickets across two seasons.
- UP Warriorz’ top wicket-taking pacer in WPL 2023.
- Known for bounce, seam movement, and consistent hard lengths.
- One of the tallest bowlers in world cricket (6 feet), earning her the nickname “The Shard”.
Her pace, height, and natural swing make her a valuable asset in T20 cricket, especially during powerplay overs.
Bell enters WPL 2026 in strong form. She recently performed well in county cricket and remains a key part of England’s squads for the 2025 Ashes, 2024 T20 World Cup, and other major tours.
The WPL 2026 auction saw RCB aggressively target fast bowlers, and Bell became a priority pick after UPW surprisingly released her. Former players believe she will add much-needed balance and control to RCB’s bowling lineup. With her ability to take early wickets, Bell is expected to play a major role in RCB’s strategy this season.
With her move to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹90 lakh, Lauren Bell begins a new chapter in the WPL. Her updated WPL stats, strong international record, and rising performance graph make her one of the most impactful fast bowling signings of the 2026 season.
