Australia complete record Champions Trophy chase as Inglis stuns England

Josh Inglis produced a stunning unbeaten century as Australia chased down a record total in ICC tournament history, defeating England by five wickets in their Champions Trophy group-stage clash in Lahore on 22 February.

Set 352 to win after Ben Duckett's brilliant 165 had powered England to 351 for 8, Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase in an ICC event, with Inglis guiding the innings with an 86-ball 120. His knock, laced with six sixes and eight fours, came when England seemed in control after dismissing Travis Head and Steve Smith.

Inglis found strong support from opener Matthew Short, who struck a 66-ball 63, while Alex Carey added 69 and Glenn Maxwell chipped in with a quickfire 32 to keep Australia on track.

Earlier, Duckett had rescued England after they were reduced to 43 for 2 inside the powerplay. The left-hander stitched a crucial 158-run partnership with Joe Root, who contributed 68, and later added 61 with captain Jos Buttler, who made 23 off 21 balls.

Duckett's career-best 165, which included 17 boundaries and three sixes, marked his second ODI century against Australia and came off 143 balls. He reached three figures with back-to-back boundaries off Spencer Johnson, anchoring England's innings despite Australia's depleted attack.

Ben Dwarshuis (3 for 66) struck twice early, but Australia's bowling lacked bite without Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. Nathan Ellis impressed despite finishing wicketless, conceding just 51 runs from his 10 overs.

After Duckett's dismissal in the 48th over, Jofra Archer's 10-ball 21, including two fours and a six, pushed England past the 350-mark.