Jacob Bathal credited King Kohli: I am now an improved player …

The England team defeated West Indies by 238 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The biggest role in England’s victory was played by 21 -year -old player Jacob Bathal, who won the Player of the Match by taking a brilliant innings of 82 runs and one wicket with the help of 8 fours and 5 sixes in 53 balls.

After the match winning performance, Jacob Bathl has all the credit RCB Met and legendary player gave Virat Kohli. The English all -rounder said that, after spending about two months in India during the IPL, he has improved considerably as a player. He also said that Virat Kohli has given him a lot of information about batting.

I am a better batsman than before- Jacob Bathal

Jacob Bathal said while talking about his performance in the first ODI against the West Indies on a post match presentation,

“This is very special. I enjoyed batting in the middle order. Today it was easy when I came to bat because we were at the top. Once I landed for batting, I trusted myself. The dot ball is never good for the batsman’s mind. It is great that I got a few boundary in the beginning.”

Bathl again said about his experience in IPL 2025,

“I learned a lot. I felt that this experience was beneficial. I am a better batsman than two months before the IPL. Virat Kohli shared his experience and gave me a lot of information about batting.”

England and West Indies first ODI

England And the first ODI between the West Indies was played at Edgbuston. The hosts scored 400 runs losing 8 wickets while batting first. In response, chasing the target, the West Indies team was all out at a score of 162 in 26.2 overs and England won by 238 runs.