AUS Win By Five Wickets | Australia vs England ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Josh Inglis, Alex Carey Shine as Aussies Pull Off Record Chase in Lahore
In a perfect precursor to IND vs PAK clash, Australia and England will face off against each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match on February 22. Check live score and updates from AUS vs ENG CT 2025 Match here.
Australia have registered the highest successful run chase in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy! This also is the highest run chase in ICC men's ODI tournaments!Ā What a performance it has been as Aussies take down England in what has been a magnificent game in Lahore. Ben Duckett's century helped England score 351/8, the highest total in Champions Trophy history. Ben Duckett stood out with 165, the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy. Josh Inglis smashed 120* off just 86 balls while Glenn Maxwell struck 32 off just 15 deliveries. The bowlers had an off-day as the batsmen made the most of what was a very good track to bat on. Australia, without some of their star players, have made a strong statement and made it clear that they are not to be taken lightly at any cost. This was also the first time since 2009 that Australia have won a match at the ICC Champions Trophy! England on the other hand, would be gutted to not have been able to defend this total. They will now need to win their next two games in order to remain alive in the hunt to make it to the semi-finals.
HUNDRED for Josh Inglis! The right-hander has set the stage on fire with an excellent innings and it is the first time he has gotten to the 100-run mark in ODIs, off just 77 balls. Josh Inglis has played a blinder and he will now look to finish the game off for Australia here.
OUT! Brydon Carse has taken the big wicket of Alex Carey and what a moment it is, in this match! The left-hander found Jos Buttler after mistiming his shot and England have bounced back right when it looked like Australia were running away with this. A big 146-run partnership comes to an end and England stil are in this! Alex Carey c Jos Buttler b Brydon Carse 69(63)
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey both have hit half-centuries now and the two batters are looking very comfortable out in the middle. They have made the most of the batting-friendly conditions and at this rate, will win this for Australia. Alex Carey was earlier dropped by Jofra Archer and this might as well be the turning point in this match. Australia need 87 runs off 60 deliveries.
The partnership between Alex Carey and Josh Inglis has led Australia well in this run chase. The two have put together more than 100 runs and they'll know that the job is far from over. Josh Inglis earlier got to his half-century and is looking set for a big score here. England on the other hand, are in the hunt for quick wickets as the match heads for a tense finish.
The partnership between Alex Carey and Josh Inglis has led Australia well in this run chase. The two have put together more than 100 runs and they'll know that the job is far from over. England on the other hand, are in the hunt for quick wickets as the match heads for a tense finish.
We are at the halfway mark in this run chase and Australia are 146/4. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey have joined forces for Australia in this innings and with England on top, these two will look to build a partnership first and set the stage for the likes of Glenn Maxwell who is to follow.
OUT! Liam Livingstone has struck and he has taken the big wicket of Matthew Short! The right-hander, who has batted so well so far, has struck the tossed-up delivery straight to Liam Livingstone who ended up taking a good catch. Australia are four down now and need a partnership. Matthew Short c and b Liam Livingstone 63(66)
OUT! Adil Rashid has provided England with the much-needed breakthrough as Marnus Labuschagne departs. The right-hander played an uppish shot through cover and Jos Buttler did well to take the catch. Marnus Labuschagne c Jos Buttler b Adil Rashid 47(45)
FIFTY for Matthew Short, his second in ODIs! What an innings it has been from the Australian who has led a terrific response for his nation after the loss of two early wickets. He has found the boundaries and also rotated the strike and the right-hander will now look to make it a big one like Ben Duckett.
Australia have scored 76 runs in the first 10 overs and it has been Matthew Short who alongside Marnus Labuschagne leading this revival. Their partnership has attained the 50-run mark. Losing Travis Head and Steve Smith in quick time is indeed a big blow for Australia but these two right-handers have ensured that those dismissals do not put the pressure on the run rate.
Matthew Short is leading the fightback for Australia with some great shots. England took two early wickets but Australia have not gone into a shell. Instead, the runs have kept flowing and we are in for a cracker here.
OUT! Mark Wood is in the wickets column now and he has taken the big wicket of Steve Smith! The Australian captain attempted a big drive but got an outside edge with Ben Duckett taking a good catch in the slip cordon. Within five overs, Australia have lost Travis Head and Steve Smith and England are on top!Ā Steve Smith c Ben Duckett b Mark Wood 5(6)
OUT! Jofra Archer has struck in his second over and he has got the wicket of Travis Head! This is a big blow for Australia given the target they are to chase down! The southpaw hit the ball hard and Archer did well to react quickly and take the catch with both hands. The shot came off the toe-end of Travis Head's bat and Jofra Archer has the first wicket. Travis Head c and b Jofra Archer 6(5)
Australia have had a great start to this run chase, scoring 8/0 in the first over bowled by Mark Wood. Australia have had a good start and will look to make the most of the powerplay. England on the other hand, would eye a couple of wickets in the first powerplay.
England have finished with 351/8, the highest-ever total in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy! Ben Duckett's historic 165-run knock laid the platform for his superb batting performance and England will be pretty confident of defending this. After being asked to bat first, England lost two wickets early but Ben Duckett and Joe Root (68) put together 158 runs, one that changed the course of the innings. Ben Duckett then formed a 61-run stand with Jos Buttler and aided by a Jofra Archer cameo (21 off 10 balls), England now have the momentum completely on their side.
OUT! Marnus Labuschagne has another wicket to his name as Brydon Carse is dismissed. Marnus took the catch off his own bowling and did incredibly well to hold onto that. Brydon Carse c and b Marnus Labuschagne 8(7)
OUT! Ben Duckett's historic innings has come to an end with Marnus Labuschagne trapping him in front! The left-hander, who now holds the record for the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, attempted a slog but missed the ball which hit him on his back leg. He did opt for a DRS but it showed three reds. Ben Duckett walks off to claps from the Lahore crowd! What an innings it has been! Ben Duckett lbw b Marnus Labuschagne 165(143)
OUT! Nathan Ellis has struck and has dismissed Liam Livingstone! The England big-hitter came up with a big shot but found the fielder in Nathan Ellis. LiamĀ Livingstone c Nathan Ellis b Ben Dwarshuis 14(17)
Form-wise, nothing separates both these sides, who are coming off white-washes, Australia suffered a 0-2 loss in Sri Lanka, while England were handed a 0-3 drubbing by India, making this match a must-win for both to get back into winning ways. Australia national cricket team will be captained by Steve Smith, who led the side in CT 2017 as well, suffering a defeat at Edgbaston.
England Cricket Team:Ā Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Australia Cricket Team:Ā Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, and Adam Zampa.
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