Australia kicked off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in spectacular fashion, pulling off the highest successful run chase in tournament history to defeat England in a thrilling Group B encounter in Lahore. In a game that will be remembered for its high-octane drama, Australia’s batters showcased remarkable resilience to secure a statement victory over their arch-rivals.
After being put into bat first, England made full use of the favourable conditions to pile up a commanding total of 351/8. Ben Duckett did most of the damage for the team, scoring a tournament-high 165 runs to put his side on the front foot early.
In response, Australia stumbled early in the chase, with Travis Head and Steve Smith falling cheaply. However, in true Australian fashion, the team found contributions from Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, and Matt Short to launch a fearless counterattack, delivering under immense pressure.
A breathtaking final surge saw Australia chase down the target with just a 15 balls to spare, sealing the highest successful run chase ever in Champions Trophy history. With this statement victory, Australia gains early momentum in Group B, while England faces a tougher path ahead in the competition. The result places added pressure on England to bounce back against Afghanistan and South Africa to stay in contention for the knockout rounds of the Champions Trophy, while Australia gets some breathing room in their two remaining fixtures.
Group B Standings After Australia vs. England
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 2 | +2.140 | W | vs AUS, ENG |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 2 | +0.475 | W | vs SA, AFG |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – | 0 | -0.475 | L | vs AFG, SA |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – | 0 | -2.140 | L | vs ENG, AUS |
With more action-packed fixtures ahead, Group B promises to be a fierce battle for the semi-final spots.
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