Sat Feb 22 18:21:49 UTC 2025: ## Australia Edges Out England in Champions Trophy Thriller
**Lahore, Pakistan:** Australia pulled off a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, in the fourth match of the Champions Trophy 2025. England, batting first after Australia won the toss, posted a challenging 351/8, thanks largely to Ben Duckett’s magnificent 165 (143 balls, 17 fours, 3 sixes). Joe Root also contributed a significant 68.
Chasing a formidable total, Australia looked shaky early on, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, a stunning unbeaten century by Josh Inglis (120, 77 balls, 8 fours, 4 sixes) and a quickfire 32* (15 balls) from Glenn Maxwell steered the Kangaroos to victory with 15 balls to spare. Alex Carey also played a crucial role, contributing 69 runs.
Inglis’ century was particularly noteworthy, as he reached his fifty in just 41 balls. While Brydon Carse provided a late glimmer of hope for England with the wicket of Carey, it was ultimately not enough to prevent Australia’s triumph. Australia’s win came despite the early loss of key players like Travis Head and Steve Smith.
The match was a display of explosive batting from both sides, making it one of the most memorable encounters of the tournament so far. The high-scoring nature of the match highlights the batting-friendly conditions at the Gaddafi Stadium.
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