Sat Feb 22 21:41:51 UTC 2025: **Australia Shatters Records in Thrilling Champions Trophy Victory Over England**

LAHORE, PAKISTAN – Australia pulled off a stunning victory over England in the Champions Trophy 2025, chasing down a record-breaking 352-run target with five wickets to spare. This marks the highest successful chase in the history of ICC white-ball tournaments, surpassing Pakistan’s 345 against Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Cup.

Josh Inglis spearheaded Australia’s remarkable comeback, smashing a maiden ODI century (120 off 86 balls) – a crucial innings that anchored a crucial partnership with Alex Carey (69). Their 146-run stand for the fifth wicket proved pivotal after early setbacks, including the dismissals of Travis Head and Steve Smith. Glenn Maxwell also provided a blistering cameo of 31 runs off 14 deliveries to seal the win.

England, however, had set the stage for a thrilling contest. Ben Duckett registered the highest individual score ever in a Champions Trophy match, a stunning 165 that included 11 fours and a six. His innings, built on a 158-run partnership with Joe Root (68), propelled England to a massive 351/8 – a total that looked insurmountable until Australia’s extraordinary chase. Jofra Archer’s late-innings blitz further boosted England’s score.

Australia’s bowlers, however, played their part. Ben Dwarshius provided an early double strike, aided by exceptional catches from Alex Carey (who wasn’t keeping wicket), while Adam Zampa removed key batsmen Joe Root and Harry Brook.

The match was a showcase of exceptional batting and thrilling moments, culminating in a historic win for Australia and etching itself into Champions Trophy folklore.

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