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Bell's Family Embrace Fuels England's T20 Final Push
5 Jul
Summary
- Lauren Bell starred with two wickets for 28 runs in the semi-final.
- England defended a total of 170 runs against South Africa.
- Bell expressed joy at sharing the win with her supportive family.
England fast-bowler Lauren Bell experienced a deeply emotional moment with her family following the Lionesses' 40-run triumph over South Africa in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final, held on Thursday, July 2. Bell was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets for 28 runs from her four overs, which was vital in defending a score of 170.
Speaking after the match, Bell expressed her elation at being able to celebrate the victory with her family, calling them her biggest supporters. She acknowledged the team's past struggles, making this win particularly special. "It was just really special to get them that win," Bell stated, highlighting the overwhelming feeling of achieving this milestone.
This marks Bell's first World Cup final across all formats, with England's last major success being the 2017 ODI World Cup win. She conveyed her excitement about the upcoming final, anticipating a large home crowd at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 5, against Australia. Bell has secured six wickets across six games in the tournament with an economy of 7.00.
