Australia Wins Thrilling Match

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Josh Inglis' maiden ODI ton was the joint-fastest in Champions Trophy history.

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Australia has secured a thrilling win in the Champions Trophy, defeating England by 5 wickets with 15 balls to spare. The match saw several records broken, including Josh Inglis's 77-ball ton, the joint-fastest in the tournament's history. Inglis's unbeaten century and his 146-run stand with Alex Carey helped Australia chase down England's total of 351/8. England's Ben Duckett had earlier scored a historic 165, the highest-ever individual score in the tournament, but it was not enough to secure a win for his team.

England had come into the tournament on the back of poor ODI form, but they showed significant improvement in their batting, particularly in the middle-overs. Duckett and Joe Root stitched a big stand, setting England up for a 300-plus total. However, their bowlers struggled to consolidate this performance, with dew making it difficult for them to grip the ball. Steve Smith had predicted at the toss that dew would be a factor, and it ultimately played a significant role in the outcome of the match. The conditions were challenging, but Australia's batsmen were able to adapt and take advantage of the situation.

The match was marked by several twists and turns, with both teams experiencing highs and lows. Jofra Archer took the wicket of Travis Head early in the chase, and Mark Wood bowled a fiery spell, taking out Steve Smith. However, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Short were able to recover, and their stand helped to keep Australia on course. The partnership between Inglis and Carey was the turning point in the match, as they took the spinners on and kept Australia's scoring rate high. The team effort from Australia was impressive, with several players contributing to the win.

As the match progressed, Australia's batsmen began to take risks, going after the spinners and taking advantage of the dew. Inglis got his fifty and Carey was on course for his when Adil Rashid was brought back into the attack. The leggie had conceded just one four in his first six overs, but Inglis and Carey were able to take him on, scoring quickly and keeping Australia's scoring rate high. The list of key events in the match includes: * Ben Duckett scoring 165, the highest-ever individual score in the tournament * Josh Inglis scoring a 77-ball ton, the joint-fastest in the tournament's history * Alex Carey scoring 69 and stitching a 146-run stand with Inglis * Adil Rashid taking 1-47, but struggling to contain Inglis and Carey * Glenn Maxwell scoring 32* off 15 balls to complete the victory

The win is Australia's first in the Champions Trophy since the 2009 edition, and it marks a significant turnaround for the team. The victory will give Australia confidence as they move forward in the tournament, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The loss is a setback for England, but they will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match. The Champions Trophy is shaping up to be a highly competitive tournament, with several teams in contention for the title.

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