Moeen Ali Biography: Stats, Career, CPL & Net Worth (2026)
Moeen Munir Ali OBE is an English all-rounder who spent a decade as one of the most versatile players in world cricket — a left-hand batter capable of quick runs in the middle order, and a right-arm off-spinner who became a mainstay of England’s Test attack. Between 2014 and 2024, he played 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is for England, winning the 2019 Cricket World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup along the way. He retired from international cricket in September 2024 but remains active in franchise and county T20 cricket, most recently with Karachi Kings in the PSL, Yorkshire in the Vitality Blast, and Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL.
Moeen Ali is an English all-rounder, born 18 June 1987 in Birmingham, who played 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is for England between 2014 and 2024. A left-hand batter and off-spin bowler, he won the 2019 World Cup, 2022 T20 World Cup, and two IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings.
Moeen Ali Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Moeen Munir Ali |
| Nickname | “Moe”, “The Beard That’s Feared” |
| Date of Birth | 18 June 1987 |
| Age | 39 years (as of July 2026) |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | Approx. 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| Playing Role | All-rounder |
| Current Teams | Yorkshire (Vitality Blast), Karachi Kings (PSL), Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL) |
| International Status | Retired (September 2024) |
Playing Style
Moeen built his England career as a genuine all-rounder, though the balance between his two skills shifted over time. Early in his Test career, he was regarded as a batting prospect who also bowled useful off-spin; by the mid-2010s, following Graeme Swann’s retirement, he had become England’s primary spin option in Test cricket. His signature performance came in 2017 against South Africa at The Oval, where he took a Test hat-trick and finished the series with 25 wickets and 252 runs — a rare all-round haul in the same series.
As a batter, Moeen is known for fluent, attacking strokeplay, particularly through the off side, and the ability to change gears quickly in white-ball cricket. He has batted everywhere from opener to No. 9 across his career, depending on team needs, which he has said limited his ability to build a settled Test batting record, even though he still passed 3,000 Test runs. In white-ball franchise cricket, he is typically used as a middle-order finisher and a part-time to frontline spin option, depending on the surface.
As a leader, Moeen captained Worcestershire to their first Vitality Blast title in 2018, later led Birmingham Phoenix to the final of the inaugural Hundred (2021), and became just the second cricketer of Asian origin to captain England in any format when he led the T20I side against Australia in September 2020.
Net Worth
Moeen Ali has not publicly disclosed his exact net worth, and there is no official confirmation from him or his representatives. Independent fan and finance sites estimate his wealth anywhere between roughly $7 million and $10 million (approximately ₹60–80 crore), based on his ECB central contract earnings (previously estimated around £300,000 a year while contracted), IPL and PSL salaries, county contracts, and endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas and various cricket equipment makers. These figures are third-party estimates, not verified financial disclosures, and should be treated as indicative rather than exact.
Cricket Career
Early Career
Moeen was signed by Warwickshire at age 15 before moving to Worcestershire, where he made centuries on both his first-class and County Championship debuts. He spent time playing club cricket in Bangladesh in 2010 on the advice of Shakib Al Hasan, who was Worcestershire’s overseas player that year. His highest first-class score, 250, came against Glamorgan at New Road. He briefly served as Worcestershire’s stand-in captain in 2011 while regular skipper Daryl Mitchell was injured.
Domestic Career
Moeen spent the bulk of his county career at Worcestershire, captaining the side to their first Vitality Blast title in 2018. He also represented Warwickshire, including a spell in the 2025 Blast season, before reversing an earlier retirement from domestic cricket to sign with Yorkshire for the 2026 Vitality Blast on a Blast-only deal that includes a 2027 option.
International Career
Moeen made his ODI debut against the West Indies in North Sound on 28 February 2014 and his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Lord’s that June. He was part of England’s 2015 Ashes-winning squad, took a Test hat-trick against South Africa in 2017, and scored four Test centuries in 2016, two of them away in India. He first retired from Test cricket in September 2021, returned for the 2023 Ashes after an injury to Jack Leach, reached 200 Test wickets and 3,000 Test runs during that series, and then retired from Tests for good at its conclusion. He announced his retirement from all international cricket on 8 September 2024, having won the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup with England.
Franchise Career
Moeen made his IPL debut with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018, moved to Chennai Super Kings in 2021 — where he won two IPL titles (2021 and 2023), becoming the first Englishman to win the IPL twice — and was retained through 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for the 2025 season, but a lean campaign (just five runs across six matches, though he did pick up six wickets) led to his release ahead of the 2026 auction. Moeen chose to skip the IPL 2026 auction entirely, instead signing directly with Karachi Kings for the 2026 PSL season, and has also featured in the Bangladesh Premier League, Abu Dhabi T10/T20 leagues, the Canada Super60, and the ILT20.
In the Hundred, he captained Birmingham Phoenix across its first four seasons, leading them to the final of the inaugural 2021 edition, but skipped the 2025 tournament to prioritize overseas franchise cricket. He registered for the 2026 Hundred auction at a base price of £75,000, but was not shortlisted by any of the eight franchises and was left out of the trimmed longlist — the ECB confirmed it would not add him retrospectively.
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Career
Moeen’s CPL career began in September 2024, when the Guyana Amazon Warriors — the defending champions — signed him as a mid-season replacement for the injured/unavailable Pakistan batter Saim Ayub. He was retained by the Warriors for the full 2025 campaign, playing alongside Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, and Gudakesh Motie as the side reached a third straight CPL final, which they lost to Trinbago Knight Riders. His commitment to the CPL and the inaugural Global Super League (GSL) T20 was significant enough that he retired from English domestic cricket in 2025, specifically to satisfy the ECB’s No-Objection Certificate (NOC) rules, before later reversing that decision to join Yorkshire for the 2026 Vitality Blast.
For the 2026 CPL season (running 7 August–20 September 2026), Guyana Amazon Warriors’ local-player draft was finalised in May 2026, with overseas signings confirmed closer to the season. As of the official Guyana Amazon Warriors squad listing, Moeen Ali is included among the side’s all-rounders for CPL 2026, though readers should check the CPL’s official channels for final matchday squads once the tournament begins.
Captaincy Record
Publicly confirmed captaincy details for Moeen Ali:
| Team | Role | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire | County T20 captain | Won the 2018 Vitality Blast title |
| Birmingham Phoenix | Hundred captain | Runners-up, inaugural 2021 Hundred |
| England (T20I) | Stand-in/vice-captain | First captained England in a T20I on 8 September 2020 vs Australia; first Asian-origin cricketer to captain England in T20Is, and in any format since Nasser Hussain in 2003. Later served as vice-captain to Jos Buttler in limited-overs cricket after Eoin Morgan’s retirement (2022). |
A detailed, match-by-match England captaincy win/loss record (matches captained, wins, losses, win percentage) is not consistently published in verified sources, so exact figures are not stated here to avoid inaccuracy.
Career Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| ~2002 | Signed by Warwickshire as a teenager |
| 2006 | Joined Worcestershire; centuries on first-class and Championship debuts |
| 2010 | Highest first-class score (250) vs Glamorgan |
| 2011 | Stand-in captain for Worcestershire |
| 2014 | ODI debut (West Indies, Feb) and Test debut (Sri Lanka, June) |
| 2015 | Part of England’s Ashes-winning squad |
| 2016 | Four Test centuries, including two in India |
| 2017 | Test hat-trick vs South Africa; 25 wickets + 252 runs in a series |
| 2018 | IPL debut (RCB); captained Worcestershire to Blast title |
| 2019 | Part of England’s 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning squad |
| 2020 | First captained England in a T20I (vs Australia, 8 Sept) |
| 2021 | Joined CSK; won IPL 2021; retired from Tests (Sept); led Birmingham Phoenix to Hundred final; won PSL title with Multan Sultans |
| 2022 | Part of England’s T20 World Cup-winning squad; named ODI/T20I vice-captain |
| 2023 | Reversed Test retirement for the Ashes; reached 200 Test wickets & 3,000 Test runs; retired from Tests again; won IPL 2023 with CSK |
| 2024 | Retired from all international cricket (8 September); signed by Guyana Amazon Warriors as a mid-season CPL replacement player |
| 2025 | Played IPL for KKR; retained by Guyana Amazon Warriors for full CPL season (reached the final) and the inaugural Global Super League; retired from English domestic cricket to secure NOCs for overseas leagues; skipped the Hundred |
| 2026 | Released by KKR; skipped IPL auction; signed with Karachi Kings (PSL); reversed domestic retirement to join Yorkshire for the Vitality Blast; left off the 2026 Hundred longlist; listed in Guyana Amazon Warriors’ CPL 2026 squad |
Salary & Auction History
| Year | League/Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | IPL – Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹1.7 crore |
| 2019–2020 | IPL – Royal Challengers Bangalore | Retained |
| 2021 | IPL – Chennai Super Kings | ₹7 crore |
| 2022–2024 | IPL – Chennai Super Kings | Retained (~₹8 crore/season, per franchise reports) |
| 2025 | IPL – Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹2 crore |
| 2026 | IPL | Released by KKR; opted out of the auction |
| 2021 | PSL – Multan Sultans | Title-winning season |
| 2026 | PSL – Karachi Kings | Direct signing, reported at approx. PKR 6.44 crore |
| 2026 | Yorkshire (Vitality Blast) | Blast-only contract; financial terms not publicly disclosed |
| 2024 | CPL – Guyana Amazon Warriors | Mid-season replacement signing; fee not publicly disclosed |
| 2025 | CPL – Guyana Amazon Warriors | Full-season retention; fee not publicly disclosed |
| 2026 | Hundred auction | Registered at a base price of £75,000 but not shortlisted by any franchise |
His England central contract value was last estimated at around £300,000 annually before his international retirement, though the ECB does not publish individual contract figures officially.
Career Statistics
Test Career
| Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 3,000+ | ~28 | Multiple | 200+ | 6/67 (2015, Ageas Bowl) |
ODI Career
| Matches | Runs | Average | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 2,355 | ~24 | Not separately itemized in cited sources |
T20I Career
| Matches | Runs | Average | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 1,229 | ~21 | 51 |
Combined international runs (all formats): 6,678. Combined international wickets: 366.
IPL Career
| Matches | Runs | Average | HS | Wickets | Economy | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 1,167 | 22.02 | 93 | 41 | 7.23 | 24 |
Overall T20 Career (all leagues, club & international, as of early 2026)
| Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 7,792 | 271 | 121* (Vitality Blast) |
CPL Career Stats (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
| Season | Mat | Runs | H/S | B/AV | S/Rate | Wickes | B/W | Econo | Catche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Limited appearances (mid-season signing) | Not separately itemized in cited sources | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 12 | 94 | 19 | 9.40 | 89.52 | Not separately itemized in cited sources | — | — | — |
| 2026 | Season yet to begin (starts 7 August 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Records & Achievements
- First Englishman to win the IPL twice (Chennai Super Kings, 2021 and 2023).
- One of only 16 players in Test history (and among a small group of England players) to reach 3,000 runs and 200 wickets in Tests.
- Took a Test hat-trick against South Africa at The Oval in 2017, in a series where he also scored 252 runs and took 25 wickets.
- First England player since Ian Botham to score a Test half-century and take 10 wickets in the same match.
- First Asian-origin cricketer to captain England in T20Is, and the first Asian-origin England captain in any format since Nasser Hussain in 2003.
- World Cup winner with England: 2019 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup.
- PSL title winner with Multan Sultans (2021).
- Captained Worcestershire to their first-ever Vitality Blast title (2018).
- Part of the Guyana Amazon Warriors squad during their run of consecutive CPL finals in 2024 and 2025 (the team’s third straight final appearance came in 2025, where they lost to Trinbago Knight Riders); the CPL title itself has so far eluded him.
Latest News (2026)
- PSL 2026: Moeen signed directly with Karachi Kings for a reported PKR 6.44 crore and has played primarily in the middle order (No. 5–7), including an unbeaten 48 off 29 balls against Quetta Gladiators in the season opener and a bowling contribution of 2/31 against Lahore Qalandars.
- IPL 2026: Released by Kolkata Knight Riders during the retention window; Moeen chose not to register for the 2026 IPL auction, prioritizing the PSL and county cricket instead.
- County cricket: Reversed an earlier retirement from domestic cricket to sign a Blast-only deal with Yorkshire for the 2026 Vitality Blast, with an option to extend into 2027 — reuniting him with former England teammates Adil Rashid and Jonny Bairstow.
- Coaching: Moeen took on a coaching role with the England Lions during their UAE tour in early 2026, working alongside Andrew Flintoff and Troy Cooley.
- The Hundred 2026: Moeen registered for the 2026 Hundred player auction at a £75,000 base price but was not included on any franchise’s shortlist, and the ECB declined a request to add him to the longlist retrospectively.
- CPL 2026: Moeen features on Guyana Amazon Warriors’ official squad listing ahead of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, which runs from 7 August to 20 September 2026; the franchise’s overseas signings were still being finalised as of late May 2026.
FAQs
How old is Moeen Ali?
Moeen Ali was born on 18 June 1987, making him 39 years old as of July 2026.
Which teams does Moeen Ali currently play for?
As of 2026, Moeen plays for Yorkshire in the Vitality Blast, Karachi Kings in the PSL, and is listed with Guyana Amazon Warriors for the CPL. He is not part of any IPL franchise for the 2026 season, having opted out of the auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders.
What is Moeen Ali’s salary?
His exact current salary is not fully public. His last known IPL price was ₹2 crore with KKR (2025), and his PSL 2026 direct signing with Karachi Kings is reported at approximately PKR 6.44 crore. His Yorkshire Blast contract value has not been disclosed.
What was Moeen Ali’s IPL auction price?
₹1.7 crore (RCB, 2018), ₹7 crore (CSK, 2021), and ₹2 crore (KKR, 2025).
What are Moeen Ali’s career stats?
In international cricket: 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is, totaling 6,678 runs and 366 wickets across formats. In the IPL: 73 matches, 1,167 runs, and 41 wickets.
What records does Moeen Ali hold?
He is the first Englishman to win the IPL twice, one of only a handful of players to reach 3,000 Test runs and 200 Test wickets, and the first Asian-origin cricketer to captain England in any format since Nasser Hussain.
What is Moeen Ali’s batting and bowling style?
He is a left-hand batter and a right-arm off-break bowler.
Has Moeen Ali retired from cricket?
He retired from international cricket on 8 September 2024 but continues to play franchise T20 and county cricket.
Which CPL team does Moeen Ali play for?
Moeen has played for the Guyana Amazon Warriors since joining as a mid-season replacement in the 2024 Caribbean Premier League. He is listed on the Warriors’ squad for the 2026 season, which runs from 7 August to 20 September 2026.
What are Moeen Ali’s CPL stats?
In the 2025 CPL season, his only full campaign to date, Moeen played 12 matches for Guyana Amazon Warriors, scoring 94 runs at an average of 9.40 and a strike rate of 89.52, with a highest score of 19. Detailed bowling figures for that season were not available in verified sources.
