In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia defeated England by 5 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Josh Inglis scored a crucial 120 not out, leading Australia to chase down England’s 351 runs in 47.3 overs. England’s Ben Duckett set a record by scoring 165, becoming the first batter to reach 150 runs in a Champions Trophy match. This victory marked the highest run chase in ICC men’s event history. The match showcased exceptional performances from both teams, with Australia capitalizing on a strong batting effort despite a rocky start.
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Australia vs England Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Josh Inglis’ resolute century rendered Ben Duckett’s remarkable 165 ineffective as Australia triumphed over England by 5 wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday. Despite a shaky start, Australia successfully chased down the target of 352 in just 47.3 overs, thanks to Inglis’ unbeaten 120 from 86 balls. Earlier, Duckett became the first batter in cricket history to score 150 runs in a Champions Trophy match, helping England set an imposing total of 351 for 8 after being asked to bat first. The left-handed batsman also eclipsed Nathan Astle and Andy Flower, who previously held the record for the highest individual score at the ICC event with 145 runs. With this victory over England, Australia achieved the highest run chase in the history of ICC men’s events. (SCORECARD)
Australia XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis.
England XI: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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