Man of Steel

MOEEN ALI

After two thumping defeats, England needed this win. And more importantly some of their players just had to get into their groove. Opener Moeen Ali, who had gotten a start in the previous game against New Zealand, led the way. Ali's career-best 128 off 107 shrugged off the early jitters and ensured that England didn't lose any wickets in the first powerplay. He smacked 12 fours and five sixes in an innings which saw him balance his aggression with a hint of caution. Together with Ian Bell the pair shared a 172-run stand for the first wicket and provided England with a much needed boost.

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