England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from the international cricket. While talking to Nasser Hussain, Moeen said that he could continue playing for England but he understands that there is a need to develop new players. Therefore, he has decided to retire from international cricket. Recently, Dawid Malan also announced his retirement. Past few days have been filled with retirement news of players and Moeen’s announcement has added more fuel to the fire.
Moeen Ali Stats and Records for England Cricket Team
Career Batting Stats
Moeen Ali has had a solid batting career across all formats of cricket. In Test matches, he has played 68 games and scored 3,094 runs with an average of 28.1. His strike rate in Tests is 51.8, showing that he can score at a steady pace. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Moeen has played 138 matches and scored 2,355 runs, averaging 24.3 with a higher strike rate of 98.2, indicating he can score quickly when needed. In T20 Internationals (T20Is), he has played 92 matches, scoring 1,229 runs with an average of 21.2 and a strike rate of 142.4, which highlights his ability to play aggressive shots in the shorter format.
Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
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Test | 68 | 3,094 | 28.1 | 51.8 |
ODI | 138 | 2,355 | 24.3 | 98.2 |
T20I | 92 | 1,229 | 21.2 | 142.4 |
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Career Bowling Stats
As a bowler, Moeen has been effective with his right-arm off-spin. In Test matches, he has taken 204 wickets at an economy rate of 3.62 and a bowling average of 37.3, making him a useful option in longer formats. In ODIs, he has claimed 111 wickets from 138 matches with an economy of 5.32 and an average of 47.8. In T20Is, Moeen has picked up 51 wickets in 92 matches, with a slightly higher economy rate of 8.31 and a bowling average of 27.1. This shows that he has been successful in contributing both with bat and ball throughout his career.
Format | Matches | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average |
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Test | 68 | 204 | 3.62 | 37.3 |
ODI | 138 | 111 | 5.32 | 47.8 |
T20I | 92 | 51 | 8.31 | 27.1 |