In a spectacular display of all-round excellence, England’s talismanic all-rounder, Moeen Ali, etched his name in the annals of international cricket by achieving the coveted milestone of 350 wickets. Moeen Ali’s remarkable feat unfolded during the 4th ODI match against New Zealand at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. He played a pivotal role in England’s resounding victory by 100 runs, sealing the series 3-1.
Star all-rounder’s journey to the 350-wicket landmark was nothing short of extraordinary. In the match, he showcased his bowling prowess, scalping 4 crucial wickets to propel England to a convincing win. With an impressive international career spanning 278 matches, Ali has now amassed a staggering total of 353 wickets, maintaining an average of 39.27 and an economy rate of 4.33.
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While Moeen Ali has proved his mettle across formats, his prowess in Test cricket is particularly noteworthy. In 68 Test matches, he has claimed 204 wickets, with an average of 37.31 and an economy rate of 3.62.
In the limited-over format, Ali has made significant contributions as well. Featuring 132 ODIs, he has scalped 106 wickets at an average of 47.76 and an economy rate of 5.29. His versatility and ability to adapt his bowling to different conditions make him a valuable asset in the ODI setup.
Even in the fast-paced world of T20 Internationals, Ali has made his presence felt. With 43 wickets in T20Is, he has showcased his knack for providing breakthroughs and maintaining pressure on the opposition.
Moeen Ali Career Statistics:
M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
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Test | 68 | 119 | 12610 | 7612 | 204 | 6/53 | 10/112 | 3.62 | 37.31 | 61.81 | 5 | 1 |
ODI | 132 | 122 | 5732 | 5063 | 106 | 4/46 | 4/46 | 5.3 | 47.76 | 54.08 | 0 | 0 |
T20I | 78 | 61 | 861 | 1188 | 43 | 3/24 | 3/24 | 8.28 | 27.63 | 20.02 | 0 | 0 |
M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
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Test | 68 | 118 | 8 | 3094 | 155 | 28.13 | 5973 | 51.8 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 375 | 34 |
ODI | 132 | 106 | 15 | 2260 | 128 | 24.84 | 2271 | 99.52 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 195 | 77 |
T20I | 78 | 67 | 16 | 1109 | 72 | 21.75 | 771 | 143.84 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 84 | 60 |
Turning our attention to the thrilling encounter against New Zealand, England won the toss and elected to bat first. Following the early departure of Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan’s impressive century, supported by a 79-run partnership with Joe Root, propelled England past the three-figure mark. Malan’s innings laid the foundation for crucial partnerships with skipper Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, guiding England to a commendable total of 311/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
New Zealand’s pursuit of 312 proved to be a challenging endeavour. Despite spirited efforts from Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls, the Kiwi batsmen struggled to make a significant impact. Eventually, they were bundled out for 211 in 38.2 overs, handing England a convincing victory.
Moeen Ali, with his brilliant spell of 4/50, emerged as the standout performer with the ball for England. Supported by Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, and Brydon Carse.
As Moeen Ali continues to reach new milestones, he remains a vital asset for England’s cricketing ambitions. His remarkable journey, marked by consistent performances, cements his status as one of England’s cricketing treasures.