Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis overshadowed Ben Duckett's century by scoring a brilliant ODI Hundred. Australia defeated England by five wickets in a Group B match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, chasing a target of 352 runs in 47.3 overs.
Thanks to Duckett's brilliant 165 runs, England scored 351 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. It was looking difficult for Australia to chase down 352 runs. But Australia accomplished this goal and achieved a spectacular victory in the tournament.
Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls with the help of eight fours and six sixes to give the team victory.
Matthew Short (63), Alex Carey (69) and Glenn Maxwell (32 not out) played important innings while achieving a mountain-like target of 352 runs. Australia won the match with 15 balls to spare, proving once again that they can never be taken lightly in ICC tournaments.
The target for Australia, chasing the target, became difficult when the first blow came in the form of Travis Head on the score of 21 runs. After this, Steve Smith was also dismissed cheaply. The power play wasn't over yet. After this, handling the innings, Short and Marnus Labuschagne shared a brilliant partnership of 95 runs for the third wicket.
Short scored 63 runs off 66 balls, which included nine fours and a six. He was heading for a big score. But was dismissed on Liam Livingstone's ball. As short, Australia got the fourth blow in 22.2 overs. Australia's score was 136 runs. Inglis and Carey shared a 146-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Carey played a brilliant innings of 69 runs.
Glenn Maxwell scored a stormy 32 runs in 15 balls. Which included 4 fours and two sixes.
Brief Scores:
England 351/8 in 50 overs (Ben Duckett 165, Joe Root 68; Ben Dwarshuis 3-66, Marnus Labuschagne 2-41) Australia 356/5 in 47.3 overs (Josh Inglis 120 not out, Alex Carey 69; Adil Rashid 1-47, Liam Livingstone 1-47)
--IANS