![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/fans-stunned-as-ali-is-promoted-to-no3-for-england-in-thrilling-ashes-run-chase/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/moeen-ali-england-field-day-830475232-1.jpg&description=Breaking LET'S GO MO Published : 11:34, 9 Jul 2023 Updated : 11:38, 9 Jul 2023 ENGLAND fans were buzzing after Moeen Ali surprised Australia by coming out as the No3 batter on a crucial day in the Third Ashes Test. Ben Duckett was trapped LBW during the early stages of the morning session on Sunday as England chased 251 to keep their hopes of winning the series alive. 1 Moeen Ali came into bat at No3 on Sunday morning Credit: Getty Harry Brook was expected to come out as the next batsman - as he did in the first innings. But England shocked Headingley by sending fan-favourite Ali out to the middle. And fans reacted positively to the move on social media. One said: "Moeen Ali masterclass incoming." Another added: "MOEEN ALI IS BATTING THREE - THIS IS NOT A DRILL." And a third replied: "Moeen Ali at three. S**t just got real. The day beast." Ali scored 18 and 19 in his two innings during the First Test at Edgbaston. He then missed the Second Test at Lord's due to a blister on his finger. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball . FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS){kind=link}
ENGLAND fans were buzzing after Moeen Ali surprised Australia by coming out as the No3 batter on a crucial day in the Third Ashes Test… before he was bowled for just five runs.
Ben Duckett was trapped LBW during the early stages of the morning session on Sunday as England chased 251 to keep their hopes of winning the series alive.
Harry Brook was expected to come out as the next batsman – as he did in the first innings.
But England shocked Headingley by sending fan-favourite Ali out to the middle.
And fans initially reacted positively to the move on social media.