England opener Jason Roy credited batting against spinner Adil Rashid in the nets for his success in the first T20I against India.
The visitors managed to restrict Team India to 124/7 in the first innings with an early burst of wickets sending the Indian top-order back to the pavilion with cheap returns. While the Indian batting went on for 20 overs, it looked as if the wicket was slow.
However, Jason Roy's knock of 49 runs off 32 balls showed that the pitch wasn't really tough to bat. He led the England team to an 8-wicket victory with 27 balls to spare. He revealed that the batting practice against Rashid helped him to bat well on Friday, March 12.
Roy said after the game, "Happy to start with a win. I'll take 49 and a comfortable victory for the team any day. The way we fielded was pleasing. I have fallen to a few bowlers of various types, but have batted against Rashid in the nets. That did help me."
He also praised his opening partner Jos Buttler, who scored 28 runs off 24 balls including 2 fours and a six.
"You learn every time you play a game, with the number of games we're playing, it should help me. Buttler was striking the ball beautifully, looked in great shape," he added.
England will like to continue their winning streak when they face Team India for the second T20I yet again at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
(With inputs from ANI)
