World Cup 2015 Photos

World Cup: Moeen Ali Help England Decimate Scotland

February 23, 2015 11:35

Moeen Ali's superb all-round show helped England outplay Scotland by 119 runs in a World Cup Pool A game at the Hagley Oval.

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Moeen Ali scored his second ODI century to power England to 303/8. Chasing the big total, Scotland were bowled out for 184 runs in 42.2 overs. Ali contributed with the ball as he picked two crucial wickets. (All pictures from Getty)
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Ali and fellow opener Ian Bell (54) provided a dream start. They registered a 172-run partnership to put Scotland on the backfoot.
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Moeen Ali's 107-ball 128 knock comprised 12 fours and five sixes.
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Ian Bell also compiled a half-century in 80 balls. The 32-year-old, who is the highest run-scorer for his country in ODI history, notched up his 32nd fifty.
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England captain Eoin Morgan showed a lot of signs of returning to form as the left-hander looked during his 46-run knock of 42 balls. He along with Jos Buttler (14-ball 24) ensured that England cross 300-run mark.
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For Scotland, Josh Davey was the pick of the bowler, taking 4/68. Iain Wadlaw, Evans, Haq, Berrington took a wicket apiece.
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Fans came out in large numbers to support Scotland.
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However, Scotland failed to defend the total as they were reduced to 54/3 till 11.4 overs. Kyle Coetzer waged a lone war.
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Coetzer ran out of partners and his lonely battle came to end when he came down the ground only to get a top edge off Moeen Ali delivery. He scored 71.
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Moeen Ali finished with two for 47 and was awrded Man of the Match for his all-round show.
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England registered their first win of the tournament and that brought back smiles on the faces of fans.

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