Figures of 2-17 would be satisfying any day, but it was a roller-coaster for the England all-rounder, the first England player to win the Indian Premier League title. Bowling the first over, he would have been delighted after his first five balls yielded just a single. But West Indies are known to rely more on their six-hitting ability than running between the wickets, and Evin Lewis pricked Moeen’s balloon with a big hit on the last ball. But with two left-handers at the crease – Chris Gayle and Shimron Hetmyer – England captain Eoin Morgan gambled on a third for Moeen. A total of 18 dot balls proves his prowess, and the remaining six deliveries included a six and two fours.

Source: Indian Express October 23, 2021 21:37 UTC