Tag: Moeen Ali

England vs Australia 3rd ODI Review

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Two remarkable performances from England’s spinners at Old Trafford helped the hosts to their first victory of this ODI Series. England continued the trend of the series and set Australia a score of 301, as James Taylor (101) anchored the hosts with a century that made a case for inclusion in the team on Joe […] READ MORE

England Regain the Ashes: What Next for the Future?

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They may have been written off by some critics — and Glenn McGrath inevitably predicted that Australia would win 5-0 — but four one-sided Test matches saw England regain the Ashes with a game to spare. This is their fifth Ashes win in ten years, four of which have come at home, meaning that Australia […] READ MORE

England’s Enviable Depth and Balance

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On the second morning of the third Ashes Test of 2015 at Edgbaston, after having bowled Australia out for a paltry 136 on the previous day, England, perched seemingly dominant at 133/3 on the previous evening, slumped to 190/7. A deficit of 54 (then) not withstanding, Australia were looking to blast their way back into […] READ MORE

England Thrash Australia to win First Ashes Test

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Starting the day and their innings needing 412 to win, Australia required a miracle batting performance to win the first Test. Openers David Warner and Chris Rogers were confronted with an in-form opening bowling partnership of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, and neither disappointed. The two produced a beautiful opening spell, giving the batsmen all […] READ MORE

The Ashes: First Test, Day Three Review

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England took a great stride towards victory in the first Ashes Test as they ended the day leaving Australia 412 to win on a tricky Cardiff pitch. Resuming the day on 264-5, Australia still trailed by 166 runs and needed another strong performance from Brad Haddin and the tail to put real pressure on the hosts. Nightwatchman […] READ MORE