Australia registered the highest-ever successful run chase in ICC Champions Trophy history, overpowering England by five wickets in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 352, Australia rode on a scintillating century from Josh Inglis to script a historic win with 15 balls to spare.
Ben Duckett’s masterclass propels England to a big total
England, after being put in to bat, posted an imposing 351/8 in their 50 overs, courtesy of a magnificent 165-run knock by Ben Duckett. The left-hander dominated the Australian bowling attack, smashing 17 fours and three sixes in his 143-ball innings. Joe Root provided solid support with a composed 68 off 78 balls, while cameos from Jos Buttler (23 off 21) and Jofra Archer (21 off 10) pushed England past the 350-run mark.
For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis (3/66) was the pick of the bowlers, while Adam Zampa (2/64) and Marnus Labuschagne (2/41) chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey steer Australia to historic chase
In response, Australia suffered early blows as Travis Head (6) and Steve Smith (5) departed cheaply. However, Matthew Short (63) and Marnus Labuschagne (47) steadied the innings with crucial contributions. The momentum shifted dramatically when Inglis launched a breathtaking counterattack, blasting 120 off just 86 balls, which included eight fours and six towering sixes.
Alex Carey played a pivotal supporting role, crafting a fluent 69 off 63 balls, while Glenn Maxwell’s explosive 32 off 15 deliveries ensured Australia crossed the finish line in emphatic fashion.
Despite the presence of pace aces Jofra Archer (1/82) and Mark Wood (1/75), England’s bowlers found it difficult to contain Australia’s aggressive batting display. Adil Rashid (1/47) and Liam Livingstone (1/47) bowled economically, but the lack of breakthroughs in the middle overs cost England dearly.
Australia’s successful chase of 352 is now the highest-ever in ICC Champions Trophy history, surpassing previous records and cementing their reputation as a dominant force in the tournament. Inglis, with his match-winning century, was named Player of the Match for his heroic effort.
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Here is how fans reacted:
To be fair that’s an incredible chase by the Aussies .. #ChampionsTrophy2025
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 22, 2025
An incredible 💯 from Josh Inglis keeps Australia alive in the chase 🫡#ChampionsTrophy #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/cY9wMWokNA
— ICC (@ICC) February 22, 2025
Fantastic fifty by sadda 🦁 Josh Inglis, bringing back Australia in the game. 🔥
Abhi to Big Show aana baaki hai 😌#JoshInglis #ENGvAUS #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/hrU98qHbwP
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 22, 2025
77 BALL HUNDRED BY JOSH INGLIS IN A 352 RUN CHASE. 🤯
– One of the finest knocks while chasing in CT history! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/vw7dwxbLmZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 22, 2025
Josh inglis 💛🔥#ENGvsAUS | #JoshInglis pic.twitter.com/eHiql5bJg8
— Zubair S. (@mzubair_56) February 22, 2025
🚨 MAIDEN ODI CENTURY FOR JOSH INGLIS…!!!!
– Wow, what a fabulous innings by Inglis, and what a stage to get your first ODI hundred! 100 off 77 balls, with 8 fours and 4 sixes, and still going strong. pic.twitter.com/6YtYcmTHlo
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 22, 2025
JOSH INGLIS – WHAT A HUNDRED.
– He played one of the Greatest Hundred in the Champions Trophy History. pic.twitter.com/xFFueBBSMK
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 22, 2025
An innings full of class, temperament, and character.
Stepping up when his team needed him the most!
Take a bow Josh! 🔥🏏#JoshInglis #ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ikDMEsjiC1
— Rana Husnain Aleem (@husnain19X) February 22, 2025
Josh Inglis playing a crazy knock. What a player… Ridiculously brilliant. 🤩🔥#ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/A1nXgLmeW1
— Yash MSdian ™️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) February 22, 2025
Josh “The MIGHTY” Inglis pic.twitter.com/wbjzU1Set6
— Zubair Shakeel Wani (@ZubiTalks) February 22, 2025
An incredible 💯 from Josh Inglis keeps Australia alive in the chase 🫡#ChampionsTrophy #AUSvENG#GoodBadUgly#20lakhPMawasInMaharashtra#प्रदूषित_जोजरी_से_जीवन_बचाओ#ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/DtIycg6Nqg
— Adri Sharma (@viraltweet___) February 22, 2025
Josh Inglis,Really wasn’t familiar with ur game.Though u were another BBL bully at the start but proved u aren’t.Fantastic century that.Chasing 352 against a good attack is not a joke 🔥#ENGvsAUS
— Dinesh here 🙋♂️🇿🇦 (@dinesh_offl_06) February 22, 2025
