Synopsis
In a thrilling match at the 2025 Champions Trophy, Josh Inglis scored his first ODI century, helping Australia chase down 352 runs against England for a historic victory at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.Key Takeaways
- Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 120 runs.
- Australia achieved the highest successful chase in ICC Men's ODI tournaments.
- Ben Duckett set a record with 165 runs for England.
- Key partnerships were crucial in Australia's victory.
- Australia defeated England by five wickets with five balls to spare.
Lahore, Feb 22 (NationPress) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis delivered a stunning performance with his maiden ODI century, guiding Australia to chase down a record 352 runs in just 47.3 overs, ultimately defeating England by five wickets in a thrilling Group B encounter of the 2025 Champions Trophy held at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.
Initially, Australia faced a daunting challenge as England posted 351/8, driven by a brilliant 165 from Ben Duckett, marking the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. However, Inglis stood firm, finishing with an impressive 120 not out off 86 balls, featuring eight fours and six sixes. With this victory, Australia now boasts the record for the highest successful chase in ICC Men's ODI tournaments, as well as in any men's ODI match in Lahore.
Inglis received valuable support from Matthew Short (63), Alex Carey (69), and Glenn Maxwell (32 not out), leading Australia to victory with five balls remaining and five wickets in hand, reinforcing their reputation as a formidable force in ICC tournaments.
England's pace attack, featuring Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, struck early to dismiss Travis Head and Steve Smith cheaply during the powerplay. However, Short and Marnus Labuschagne contributed a significant 95-run partnership for the third wicket before Adil Rashid removed Labuschagne.
Short's innings concluded at 63 off 66 balls, including nine fours and a six, before being dismissed by Liam Livingstone, leaving Australia at 136/4 in 22.2 overs. Inglis and Carey then formed a critical 146-run partnership for the fifth wicket, with Carey being dropped by Archer at deep mid-wicket.
Carse eventually ended their partnership by dismissing Carey, who misplayed a shot to Jos Buttler. Following this, Maxwell struck Wood for consecutive fours, while Inglis hit back-to-back sixes off Carse in the 44th over. He then cleared the boundary again against an off-day Archer to reach his maiden ODI century.
The duo maintained an aggressive approach, with Maxwell surviving a caught chance due to Archer's full toss being ruled a no-ball. Inglis concluded the chase with a massive six over deep mid-wicket off Wood, securing a spectacular win for Australia.
Brief scores:
England 351/8 in 50 overs (Ben Duckett 165, Joe Root 68; Ben Dwarshuis 3-66, Marnus Labuschagne 2-41) lost to Australia 356/5 in 47.3 overs (Josh Inglis 120 not out, Alex Carey 69; Adil Rashid 1-47, Liam Livingstone 1-47) by five wickets
