Moeen read conditions beautifully: Morgan after England's win over Windies
Updated On: 24 October, 2021 11:33 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
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England`s Moeen Ali (C) celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies` Shimron Hetmyer (not pictured) during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between England and West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Pic/AFP
England captain Eoin Morgan is delighted that his team began its T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note as spinner Moeen Ali exploited the conditions to flatten the West Indies, here on Saturday. Spinners Moeen Ali (2/17) and Adil Rashid (4/2) dominated the West Indies batting line up to script England`s comfortable six-wicket win over the defending champions in a Super 12 Group 1 match. "It`s as good as it gets. To start our campaign like that, all credit to our bowling unit.
The guys were very disciplined, and we took our chances," Morgan said at the post-match presentation after England cantered to the paltry target of 56 in 8.2 overs. Moeen ended his spell in a splendid manner, bowling as many as 18 dot balls in his four overs while conceding just 17 runs. "I think Moeen Ali read the conditions beautifully, he took chances when his match-up was in his favour, and to take his opportunity like he has, after the success he`s had in the IPL was brilliant." Pacer Tymal Mills was also impressive as he also took two wickets for 17 runs from his four overs.
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