With a stunning five-wicket victory against England, Australia swept into the Champions Trophy 2025, capping the greatest chase in ICC competition history. At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, they continued to dominate their arch-enemy by chasing down a 352-run mark with 15 balls remaining.
England batted first to register a record 351/8, with Ben Duckett’s incredible 165 off 143 balls—the highest score in a single innings of the tournament. His effort led England to post the highest total in Champions Trophy history.
Josh Inglis’ thumping 💯 turns it around for Australia as they create history in a run-fest in Lahore 🔥#ChampionsTrophy #AUSvENG ✍️: https://t.co/DBjsJNDgkY pic.twitter.com/lGbeqtTHy2
— ICC (@ICC) February 22, 2025
Australia’s Chase Led by Josh Inglis
Australia’s chase was driven by Josh Inglis, who hit a masterful unbeaten 106. His century saw Australia sail past Sri Lanka’s highest chase of 322 against India in 2017.
Record-Breaking Achievement
This pursuit was Australia’s second-highest successful ODI chase after their 359-run chase against India in 2013. It was also the second-best Pakistan chase, coming after Pakistan’s 355-run chase against South Africa this month.
England has a difficult path ahead of them, requiring them to win their remaining matches if they are to remain in the semifinal running.
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