Dan Mousley Ninth England Bowler Used In 2nd ODI vs West Indies As Visitors Concede 328 Runs
Dan Mousley became the ninth bowler introduced by England in the 2nd ODI against West Indies.
Dan Mousley became the ninth England bowler to be introduced as the Three Lions conceded 328/6 against West Indies in the second ODI at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. While the Three Lions had got off to a good start with young speedster John Turner picking up 2 early wickets, captain Shai Hope scored a sensational hundred (117) while Keacy Karty made 71 as the hosts started a brilliant comeback.
Later, it was the finishing touches to the innings by Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase and Matthew Forde that the team eventually finished with a total in excess of 300. England captain Liam Livingstone looked clueless against the West Indian counterattack and were forced to test their all-rounders as he used 9 bowlers in the innings with the right-arm off break bowler becoming the ninth bowler to roll his arms over in the innings.
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Mousely Conceded 17 off 2, Takes An Exceptional Catch
Mousley bowled 2 overs, conceded 17 runs. However, this was not the only instance he made his presence felt on the field. Mousley also took a fantastic catch, helping Liam Livingstone get the wicket of Rutherford who was already batting on 54 off 35 balls before he tried to go for another maximum but Mousley completed a good diving catch toi send Rutherford back into the pavilion.
Other than Turner's 2 wickets, Adil Rashid picked 2 for 62 while Livingstone and Archer shared a wicket apiece. 5 of the 9 bowlers used by England went wicketless with the likes of Archer and Turner, despite being amongst the wickets and frontline bowling options, not getting to complete their quota of 10 overs.