From 800k to 2.3 million followers: How RCB turned Lauren Bell into a social media sensation during WPL 2026

Lauren Bell, England's pace sensation, had a successful WPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) that redefined the term viral.  

Lauren Bell, the England fast bowler, experienced an extraordinary surge in her social media popularity during her stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. During her impressive WPL 2026 stint with RCB, Bell redefined the term "viral." 

Over the course of the WPL 2026 season, the 25-year-old Bell didn't just win a title - she became a social media phenomenon, gaining over 1.5 million followers on Instagram in a matter of weeks. ALSO READ: IPL 2026 best impact player options for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH: MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal and... check full list

Here is the breakdown of how Lauren Bell conquered the digital space while dominating on the pitch: 

When Lauren Bell arrived in India for the WPL 2026 season in early January, she already had a respectable 800,000 followers. By the time RCB lifted the trophy on February 7, 2026,, that number had surged to 2.3 million.