Australia vs England ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A High-Octane Clash
4th Match ICC Champions Trophy 2025,2nd Match In Group B. The Two Best Team in The World
Australia Won by 5 Wicket
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has kicked off in spectacular fashion with a thrilling encounter between arch-rivals Australia and England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Cricket fans worldwide were treated to a high-scoring battle that set the stage for an electrifying tournament ahead.
England’s Record-Breaking Innings
England, batting first, posted a mammoth total of 351/8 in their 50 overs, thanks to an extraordinary innings by Ben Duckett. Duckett’s 165-run knock not only anchored England’s innings but also became the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. His partnership with Jos Buttler, who played a quick-fire innings in the middle order, helped England build an unassailable total.
Australia’s bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough, with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins conceding runs despite picking up wickets at crucial intervals. England’s aggressive approach from the get-go put immense pressure on the Aussies, ensuring a challenging chase ahead.
Australia’s Fighting Chase
Australia vs England Two Best World Class Team highest Scores In ICC Champion Match. And Easily Chase Down by Australia
Chasing 352, Australia started off steadily but lost early wickets, putting them on the back foot. However, Josh Inglis and Alex Carey’s resilient half-centuries kept Australia in the game. The duo’s calculated aggression and quick running between the wickets frustrated England’s bowlers, making the contest even more gripping.
Josh Inglis Unbeaten 120 Runs 86 Balls 6 six and 8 Fours.
With 70 runs needed off the last 48 balls, the match hung in the balance, with Australia banking on their lower middle order to take them across the line. England’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, kept the pressure on with disciplined line and length.
A Nail-Biting Finish on the Cards
As the game approached its final overs, both teams remained in contention for a win. The outcome of this thrilling encounter would significantly impact their journey in the Champions Trophy 2025, setting the momentum for the rest of the tournament.
Jos Buttler | England skipper: I think 350 you would take that as a score. Dew was a worry and it was wet. The conditions to chase down 350 was a great effort from them. He played brilliantly. In all formats he has improved his game. He has been brilliant at the top in all formats. He can be incredibly consistent in this format. Delighted for him. Just a shame it is in a losing cause. Rather focus on partnerships than individuals. Take the focus off yourself and focus on partnerships. That’s what Root and Duckett did. Breaking that partnership was needed between Inglis and Carey. Immense belief in guys. There is optimism in the group.
Steve Smith | Australian skipper: I thought the guys were outstanding from the outset. Short played well up top. Travis and I were the only ones to miss out and the middle order did a fantastic job. Regardless of what team we have, we would have bowled first. I thought it slowed up in the end in the first innings and I thought 350 was chaseable and knew we can chase this if we batted 50 overs. Boys did a good job with the ball, controlled the back end by mixing it up. Marnus did a good job. The two keeper have been batting beautifully for a now. Josh hits the ball all along the ground and has all the shots, Was a top effort from Inglis and also Alex with a brillant hand.
Australia chasing down 352
– highest total in Champions Trophy batting 1st or 2nd
– highest successful chase in ICC ODI events
– second highest successful chase by Australia
– highest successful chase vs England
– second highest successful chase on Pakistan soil