England vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025

England and Australia had an interesting comeback to kick start their journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. England set a challenging target of 352 runs, with their innings totalling 351/eight of their 50 overs. Ben Duckett’s tremendous 125 off 143 deliveries was the highlight of their innings
Duckett’s knock was a masterclass centered around aggressive play, lacing several sixes and plenty of bounds. Stabilising the innings after a few early wickets in partnership with 68 from Joe Root. Those wickets tumbled at regular intervals but Duckett’s determination ensured that England posted a testing total
The absence of three prominent pacers, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, for personal and injury reasons, left Australia with a depleted bowling attack And after this England very effectively exploited the full-size gap in the Australian team’s bowling formation that it created.
As the fit continued to improve, so too did the pressure on the Australian batsmen to forge partnerships.

Currently in development, the fit needs to deliver with a good overall performance from their middle and low as Australia strives to keep with an England set aim. Already missing their marquee pacers, the batting order will have to deliver big for a victory.

Australia followed suit and opened their innings with Matthew Short and Travis Head. But Australia suffered by a dearth
This encounter highlights how erratic cricket is, requiring both team tactics and character strength.