Australia secured a thrilling win against England in their first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Chasing a huge target of 352, they faced early trouble after losing four wickets. However, Josh Inglis played a match-winning knock, scoring a century that guided Australia to victory.
Inglis and Alex Carey built a crucial partnership in the middle overs, stabilizing the innings. Inglis took the lead with aggressive stroke play, ensuring the chase stayed on track. His century was the turning point, helping Australia complete the chase in style.
Earlier, England’s Ben Duckett played a brilliant innings, scoring 165 off 143 balls. His knock set a new tournament record for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. Despite his efforts, Australia’s batting depth and Inglis’s heroics sealed the win in a high-scoring contest.