England stand-in captain Moeen Ali has picked India and Australia as favorites to raise the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Recently, England defeated Pakistan 4-3 within the seven-match sequence in preparation for the World Cup.
Moeen Ali has picked India and Australia as favorites for the T20 World Cup (AP)
HIGHLIGHTSMoeen Ali has picked India and Australia as favorites for the T20 World CupMoeen Ali says groups will concern enjoying England on the T20 World CupEngland beat Pakistan 4-3 in a seven-match T20I sequence
England stand-in captain Moeen Ali has picked India and Australia as favorites to raise the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Recently, England defeated Pakistan 4-3 within the seven-match sequence in preparation for the World Cup.
The all-rounder mentioned groups will concern enjoying England however India and Australia stay the favorites to raise the T20 World Cup.
“We’re really happy to win this series and we go to Australia in a really good position, but I don’t think we’re favourites for the World Cup. If I’m honest, I don’t feel that way at all, but I know we are a very dangerous team to play and other teams will fear playing us. But I still think Australia and India are the two favourites,” mentioned Ali.
In a sequence that ebbed and flowed, England had the final giggle, successful a 7-match sequence 4-3 in opposition to Pakistan on their first journey to the Asian nation in 17 years. In a crunch sequence decider in Lahore, England posted 209 for 3 after which went on to defend the entire, limiting Pakistan to 142 for 9 in 20 overs.
Speaking after the match, Ali mentioned it was a superb recreation from the very begin and that the England bowlers carried out effectively all through the sequence.
“Brilliant game from us, we played well from the start. I thought our bowling was outstanding. Throughout the series, we bowled really well. When the team is batting like that, it gives a lot of confidence. Credit to the boys for the way they played. We needed two must-win games. It was amazing to see how we won the last two games. Also, it shows the depth we have in our squad. Just want to say thank you to everyone, and the PCB for looking after us,” mentioned Ali.
England will now face Australia in a three-match T20I sequence earlier than beginning their T20 World Cup marketing campaign in Australia.
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