Australia Wins ICC Champions Trophy
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Australia has made history by achieving the highest run chase in ICC men's event history, defeating England by 5 wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match, played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, saw England post a huge total of 351 for 8 after being invited to bat first. Ben Duckett's heroic 165, which surpassed Nathan Astle and Andy Flower's previous record of 145, was the highlight of England's innings. Duckett became the first-ever batter in cricket history to reach the 150-run mark in a Champions Trophy match.
Despite having a poor start, Australia chased down the target of 352 in 47.3 overs, thanks to Josh Inglis' fighting century. Inglis' 120 not out off 86 balls was the turning point in the match, as Australia managed to overhaul the target with 5 wickets in hand. The Australian team, led by Steven Smith, included players like Matthew Short, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell. England's team, led by Jos Buttler, included players like Philip Salt, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, and Jofra Archer.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving their all. The cricket fans were treated to a spectacle, with brilliant batting and fielding displays from both sides. Australia's win has set a new record for the highest run chase in ICC men's event history, and the team will be looking to build on this momentum in their future matches. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been an exciting tournament so far, with several thrilling matches and outstanding individual performances.
The teams that played in the match were:
- Australia XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis
- England XI: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
- England: 351 for 8
- Australia: 352 for 5
Australia's win has been a significant achievement, and the team will be looking to carry this momentum forward in the tournament. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been an exciting event so far, with several thrilling matches and outstanding individual performances. The tournament is expected to continue in the same vein, with more exciting matches and performances from the world's top cricket teams.
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