ENG vs WI: Jacob Bethell reveals Virat Kohli impact after match-winning 82 in 1st ODI
England batter Jacob Bethell revealed his learnings from star India batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning innings against West Indies in the first ODI on Friday, May 30 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bethell played a breathtaking innings of 82 off 53 balls, smashing eight fours and five sixes as he helped his team post a massive score of 400/8 in their allotted 50 overs.advertisementIn reply, West Indies got bundled out for 162 in just 26.2 overs, handing England a massive 238-run victory to start the series. Following England's comprehensive win, Bethell was adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational knock. Speaking after the match, the youngster opened up on his learnings from his maiden IPL (Indian Premier League) stint and shared his experience of batting with Virat Kohli in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)."I was always going to be in the IPL after I signed that contract. I watched the boys do well from afar and really enjoyed it. Virat was great. He was happy to share lots of advice with me and Andy Flower was a great coach, too. I felt the energy when I went out to bat with Virat and that is something I will take into my game, that intensity,' Bethell told BBC.advertisement
Bethell was bought for Rs 2.6 Crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction and batted twice for RCB, opening alongside Virat Kohli. The 21-year-old scored 12 (6) in his first outing against Delhi Capitals (DC) and further scored a quick-fire 55 (33) in his second outing against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during Match 52.He added 97 runs for the first wicket with Virat Kohli (62 off 33) off 59 balls as the duo got RCB off to a fiery start. However, Bethell's debut IPL season was cut short midway as he had to leave RCB just ahead of the playoffs to participate in the ongoing ODI series against West Indies.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
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