It is extraordinary the way that Roy seems to be able to play with such confidence from the first ball he faces. It is quite a contrast between the way these two top teams approach the opening ten overs. It is not just about the runs that Roy himself puts on the board, but it seems that Bairstow becomes a better player with Roy as his partner. You can start to compete, in a very positive way, with that man, as well as with the opposition. I was surprised that India against England let the required run rate get quite so far away from them.

Source: The Telegraph July 01, 2019 23:25 UTC