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Australia kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a thrilling victory over England in Lahore, successfully chasing 352 runs in just 47.3 overs with five wickets in hand. A blistering century from Josh Inglis (120 off 86 balls) and a late onslaught from Glenn Maxwell (32 off 15 balls)* sealed one of the greatest run chases in ODI history.
Australia’s Chase Creates History
Highest-ever successful chase in ICC Champions Trophy history
Highest run chase in any ICC ODI event
Australia’s second-highest successful chase in ODIs
Highest-ever run chase by Australia against England
Second-highest successful chase on Pakistani soil
This chase surpassed Sri Lanka’s 322-run chase against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy, making it a truly record-breaking effort.
How Australia Chased 352 Runs Against England
Australia’s innings didn’t start smoothly, with early setbacks:
Travis Head (6) fell to Jofra Archer
Steve Smith (5) was run out by Mark Wood
However, a solid 95-run partnership between Matthew Short (63 off 66) and Marnus Labuschagne (47 off 45) steadied the innings before both departed.
The game-changing moment came when Josh Inglis and Alex Carey stitched a crucial 146-run partnership for the fifth wicket:
Alex Carey (69 off 63) was run out by Brydon Carse
Josh Inglis stayed unbeaten on 120 off 86 balls, smashing 8 fours and 6 sixes
Glenn Maxwell added the finishing touches with a scorching 32 off just 15 balls*, ensuring Australia crossed the finish line in style.
England’s Record-Breaking Total: Ben Duckett’s Heroics
Earlier, England posted 351/7, the highest total in Champions Trophy history.
Ben Duckett played a sensational knock of 165 off 143 balls, smashing 17 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of nearly 116.
Despite Duckett’s efforts, Australia’s batting firepower proved too strong, leading to a historic chase.
A Statement Win for Australia
With this record-breaking chase, Australia has announced themselves as strong contenders for the Champions Trophy title. England, despite their mammoth total, will have to regroup quickly as they aim to bounce back in their next match.
What’s next? Can England recover from this heartbreaking loss? Will Australia continue their dominance? Stay tuned for more action!
