Australia clinched a historic 5-wicket victory over England in the fourth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marking a memorable win in the tournament. This triumph was a statement performance from Australia, overcoming a formidable English side with a stellar all-round effort.
This win was especially significant as Australia had not won a single Champions Trophy match since 2013. Despite missing some of their key players, they made a powerful start to this year’s campaign — a victory that will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.
Australia Creates History:
Australia’s remarkable chase in this match etched their name in the record books, as they successfully pulled off the highest run chase ever in an ICC event. Their incredible effort to hunt down a massive total will go down as one of the greatest moments in Champions Trophy history.
Australia’s performance was outstanding across all departments, completely outplaying England. The star of this historic win was Josh Inglis, who delivered a sensational knock under pressure.
The story of Match:
After winning the toss, Australia opted to bowl first — a decision that initially seemed costly as England unleashed an aggressive batting display. Led by Ben Duckett’s phenomenal century, England posted a mammoth total of 352 runs.
Australia’s chase started on a shaky note, losing early wickets. However, a resilient partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis steadied the innings and brought Australia back into the game. Once they gained momentum, there was no turning back.
Josh Inglis stole the show with a brilliant innings, scoring his maiden ODI century. His outstanding knock of 117 runs guided Australia to this historic win, securing their place in the records with one of the most remarkable chases ever witnessed in the ICC Champions Trophy.
