Moeen says one-over ‘gamble’ cost England against Pakistan
- Captain Babar Azam scored a brilliant century against England.
- Moeen Ali says the momentum changed when he bowled his over.
- With the seven-match series tied at 1-1, the third T20 will be played today.
England captain Moeen Ali said his off-spin bowling over against Pakistan was a “gamble” that did not pay off after the visitors. lost Second T20 International in Karachi on Thursday.
Chasing 200 for victory, Pakistan were 104 for no loss in the 13th over when Moeen brought himself to the fore and gave away 21 runs including three sixes.
Pakistan Picked up the pace and won by 10 wickets with the skipper. Babur Azam to kill a Brilliant century.
When I bowled my over, the momentum changed. It really gave them confidence and they were almost unstoppable after that,” said Moeen.
“I felt it was under control for most of it. I genuinely feel my over lost the game for us. It was a gamble on my part.
“I went to try and get a wicket, almost bought a wicket. Obviously it didn’t work and that’s when Pakistan actually won the match.”
The seven-match series is level at 1-1, with the third T20 to be played later on Friday.
England are playing four matches in Karachi and three in Lahore before returning in December to play three Tests in the second leg of the tour.