Josh Inglis Smashes Historic Century as Australia Chases Down 352 in Lahore
Lahore [Pakistan], February 23, 2025: Australia kickstarted their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in record-breaking fashion, pulling off the highest-ever run chase in an ICC ODI event with a stunning five-wicket victory over England at Lahore on Sunday. Josh Inglis played a match-winning unbeaten 120 off 86 balls, guiding Australia to their target of 352 runs with 15 balls to spare.
This historic run chase surpassed Pakistan’s 345-run chase against Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup and also set a new benchmark as the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy history. It was also Australia’s second-highest successful ODI chase and the highest-ever against England.
Aussie Batting Heroics: Inglis Leads the Charge
Josh Inglis was the architect of Australia’s win, smashing 120 off 86 balls* with eight fours and six sixes. His 77-ball century equaled Virender Sehwag’s record for the fastest ton in Champions Trophy history (2002).
Despite early setbacks, Inglis built crucial partnerships:
- 95-run stand with Matthew Short (63 off 66) for the third wicket
- 146-run partnership with Alex Carey (69 off 63) for the fifth wicket
- Quick finish with Glenn Maxwell (32 off 15) to seal the chase
Maxwell’s late fireworks, along with Inglis finishing the game with a towering six, secured Australia’s emphatic win.
England’s bowlers—Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone—could only manage one wicket each.
England Posts Record 351 Despite Early Stumbles
Batting first, England posted 351/8, the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy history, riding on a sensational 165 off 143 balls from Ben Duckett—the first-ever 150+ individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Key highlights of England’s innings:
✔ Joe Root (68 off 78) anchored the innings, adding 158 runs with Duckett
✔ Harry Brook (3) and Jos Buttler (23 off 21) failed to capitalize
✔ Jofra Archer (21 off 10) added crucial late runs
For Australia, Ben Dwarshius (3/66) was the standout bowler, while Adam Zampa (2/64) and Matthew Short (2/41) also chipped in.
A New Era of ODI Cricket?
With Champions Trophy 2025 off to a high-scoring start, this match has set the tone for an action-packed tournament, showcasing the excitement that ODI cricket still holds.
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