London, May 29 -- Few bowlers have entered the build-up to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with as much rhythm and confidence as Lauren Bell.

The England fast bowler has been among the standout performers in the recent white-ball series against the New Zealand women's cricket team, delivering incisive opening spells and striking consistently during the powerplay.

Bell picked up five wickets across the two ODIs at an impressive economy rate of 4.36 before carrying that form into the T20Is, where she claimed three wickets in two matches while conceding runs at just 5.62 per over.

She also made an immediate impact in the opening T20I against India women's team, returning figures of 3/34, including two wickets in her very first over. Now, wi...