Josh Inglis Leads Australia to Historic 352 Chase Against England; India vs Pakistan Clash Ahead

Australia Stuns England in Record Chase: Champions Trophy Highlights

In a thrilling encounter at the Champions Trophy, Australia achieved a remarkable feat by chasing down 352 runs—the highest chase in the tournament’s history—defeating England by five wickets in Lahore. Josh Inglis emerged as the hero of the match, scoring an unbeaten 120 runs off just 86 balls. His explosive innings included six towering sixes and eight boundaries, with the winning shot being a sensational six off Mark Wood, sealing the victory in 47.3 overs.

Earlier, England’s Ben Duckett set the stage with a record-breaking 165 runs off 143 balls, becoming the highest individual scorer in Champions Trophy history. His stellar performance, along with a solid partnership of 158 runs with Joe Root, who contributed 68 runs, propelled England to a formidable total of 351/8.

Key Contributions in Australia’s Chase

Australia’s chase was not without challenges, as they found themselves struggling at 27/2. However, valuable contributions from Matthew Short (63 runs off 66 balls) and Marnus Labuschagne (47 runs off 45 balls) steadied the ship. Alex Carey played a crucial role, scoring 69 runs off 63 balls, and forming a match-defining 146-run partnership with Inglis. Glenn Maxwell’s quickfire 32 off just 15 balls provided the finishing touches to a memorable victory.

With this win, Australia moved to second place in Group B, trailing South Africa. England now faces a must-win clash against South Africa to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

India vs Pakistan: The Ultimate Showdown

As the excitement builds, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan scheduled for Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. With a sell-out crowd of 25,000 expected, this clash promises to be a spectacle of emotions and high stakes. Pakistan, under pressure after a loss to New Zealand, must secure a victory to remain competitive, while India aims to maintain their winning streak.

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