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Will Macpherson

India vs England: Moeen Ali to come into attack for third T20

Moeen Ali is in line for his first appearance of England's T20 series against India tomorrow on a pitch expected to spin.

After England endured a day to forget in a seven-wicket defeat yesterday, the series sits 1-1, with three to play.

England captain Eoin Morgan welcomed the challenge of playing on slow, low pitches that "expose our weaknesses" such as yesterday's, but tomorrow's game is set to be played on a surface in a different part of the square made up of red soil that is more conducive to spin.

Adil Rashid has been England's sole spinner so far, but Moeen will come into contention, as will Mark Wood, who missed yesterday's game with a bruised heel. Morgan described Wood's issue as "not a big worry".

The Curran brothers, especially Tom, would be the likeliest to make way if England made changes.

Sam Curran started India's chase of 165 with a wicket maiden, but Morgan was disappointed with his bowlers' overall showing.

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