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'First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand

BBC Sport Wednesday 20 May 2026, 17:55 UTC 1 min read
England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia Plimmer with the first ball of the match, after England won the toss and chose to bowl in Derby.
Bell (PERSON) England (ORG) New Zealand (ORG) Lauren Bell (PERSON) Georgia Plimmer (PERSON) Derby (LOCATION)
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