Moeen Ali’s six appeal too strong for India in third test
Spinner ends England’s streak of 10 tests without a victory after visitors’ spectacular collapse before lunch, to level the series 1-1
Moeen Ali spun England to victory as they ended a streak of 10 tests without a win by beating India by 266 runs in the third Test at Southampton on Thursday.
Moeen took six for 67 in 20.4 overs, including a spell of four for 17 in 22 balls as England completed a crushing win that saw them level the five-match series at 1-1.
"It was a bit of a scramble for the souvenir stumps at the end as it was some people's first win and I want them to remember that," England captain Alastair Cook said at the presentation ceremony.
Moeen Ali's bowling has come on leaps and bounds this summer ... Getting six wickets to win the game, you couldn't ask for more
"But the senior players stood up as well, the team was fantastic from one to 11.
"Moeen Ali's bowling has come on leaps and bounds this summer, he's fronted up to the responsibility, worked really hard and responded well.
"Getting six wickets to win the game, you couldn't ask for more."
India, chasing what would have been a new fourth innings record winning total of 445, were bowled out for 178 before lunch on the fifth day.