England vs Australia 2018: 5 Talking Points from 5th ODI

#4 Moeen's career-best exposes Australian approach

Moeen Ali's orthodox style of bowling has managed to befuddle Australia

Given his lackluster recent form as well as the diminishing returns of finger-spinners, not many would have expected Moeen Ali to lead the bowling charts before the ODI series began. The off-spinner's career-best haul of 4/46 elevated him to the joint-top spot (alongside Adil Rashid) in the five-match series.

The belligerence of the Australian openers forced skipper Eoin Morgan to turn to spin much earlier than anticipated. Moeen vindicated the move by castling Aaron Finch and outsmarting Marcus Stoinis in the space of three balls.

While his first two scalps were by-products of poor shot-selection from the batsmen, the wily off-spinner removed Shaun Marsh with enticing flight and turn. Moeen eventually rounded off the Australian innings and earned a maiden ODI four-wicket haul.