England’s Ben Duckett smashed a Champions Trophy record with his brilliant 165 against Australia.
Highlights:
- Ben Duckett smashed a stunning century in the Champions Trophy clash against Australia.
- Ben Duckett scripted history with the highest individual score in Champions Trophy.
Ben Duckett etched his name in Champions Trophy history on February 22, becoming the first batter to score 150 in the tournament. His blistering knock off 132 balls powered England past 300 despite wickets tumbling around him.
Ben Duckett becomes 1st batter to score 150 runs in Champions Trophy
Ben Duckett’s exceptional 165 off 142 balls against Australia broke Nathan Astle’s 2004 record of 145*, making him the first batter to score 150 in Champions Trophy history.
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Duckett’s aggressive knock, featuring 17 fours and three sixes, powered England to a massive 351/8, along with his crucial 68 off 78 balls.Duckett’s fluent strokeplay kept Australia under pressure, but his stellar knock ended in the 48th over when Marnus Labuschagne dismissed him.
Australia’s decision to bowl first put England under early pressure as Ben Dwarshuis struck in the powerplay. However, Ben Duckett and Joe Root steadied the innings with a 158-run stand before Adam Zampa dismissed Root, halting their momentum.
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Australia chipped away at England’s batting lineup, but Ben Duckett remained steadfast, keeping the scoreboard ticking. His resilience led to a record-breaking knock in Lahore, while Ben Dwarshuis stood out with 3/66.
Australia’s Playing XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
England’s Playing XI:Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
