Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Maxwell, Inglis power Australia to thrilling victory over England

Alex Carey lifts one over mid-off for four, bringing up Australia’s 150. The chase now requires 202 from 25.3 overs, with Inglis and Carey at the crease. England aims to maintain pressure as the required rate nears 8.

Australia reaches 146/4 at the end of 24 overs, needing 206 runs from 26 overs at a required rate of 7.92. Josh Inglis (16*) and Alex Carey (4*) look to stabilize the innings after Matthew Short’s departure. England tightening control with disciplined bowling from Livingstone and Root.

Liam Livingstone gets the breakthrough as Matthew Short departs for 63 off 66 balls. A well-timed drive turns into a low return catch, with Livingstone reacting sharply to grab it cleanly to his left. A crucial moment for England as Australia now looks to rebuild.

Australia reaches 135/3 after 21 overs, with Josh Inglis on 10 off 8 balls and Matthew Short steady at 63 off 62 balls. The required run rate climbs to 7.48 as England‘s spinners, Liam Livingstone (3-0-15-0) and Adil Rashid (5-0-25-1), look to tighten the pressure.

Australia stands at 129/3 after 20 overs, requiring 223 runs from 30 overs at a required run rate of 7.43. Matthew Short remains steady at 60 off 60 balls, while Josh Inglis has quickly moved to 7 off 4 balls. Adil Rashid has been economical, claiming 1 wicket for 25 runs in his 5 overs, while Liam Livingstone has bowled 2 overs for 9 runs.

Adil Rashid provides the breakthrough for England, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne for 47 off 45 balls. Labuschagne, who hit five boundaries in his innings, edged one to Jos Buttler behind the stumps, departing with a strike rate of 104.44. Australia now faces a crucial phase in their chase.

At the end of 18 overs, Australia stands at 118/2, requiring 234 runs from 32 overs at a required run rate of 7.31. The current run rate is 6.55. Marnus Labuschagne is unbeaten on 45 off 39 balls, including five boundaries, while Matthew Short remains steady at 58 from 58 deliveries with nine fours and a six. Adil Rashid has bowled four tidy overs for 18 runs, while Liam Livingstone has conceded five runs in his single over.

Livingstone to Short, two runs. A short delivery pulled powerfully straight back up the pitch—was that a chance? Carse does well at long-on, but Livingstone reacts late. A dive might have made the difference.

Australia reaches 109/2 at the end of 16 overs, adding six runs to their total. The current run rate stands at 6.81, with a required rate of 7.14 to chase down the target. Matthew Short remains steady at 54 off 51 balls, including nine fours and a six, while Marnus Labuschagne is on 40 from 34 deliveries with five boundaries. Adil Rashid has bowled three overs for 14 runs without a wicket, while Brydon Carse has conceded 37 runs in his four overs. Australia now needs 243 runs from 34 overs.

Carse to Short in the 15th over saw a mix of solid defense and aggressive strokes. Short started with a firm front-foot drive, but Duckett intercepted well at short cover. On the next ball, Carse offered a juicy half-volley, and Short capitalized with a crisp cover drive for four. A controversial wide followed, initially given but later overturned after a review showed it flicked the pad. Short then defended another full delivery to mid-off. However, he soon reached his fifty in style, glancing a poor leg-side ball for four through fine leg. The over ended with a single, bringing up Australia’s 100.

At the end of the 13th over, Australia is at 92/2 with a current run rate of 7.07, needing 260 more runs from 37 overs at a required rate of 7.02. Matthew Short is batting on 42 off 41 balls, striking seven fours and one six, while Marnus Labuschagne is on 35 off 26 deliveries with five boundaries. Brydon Carse has bowled three overs, conceding 28 runs without a wicket, and Adil Rashid has bowled one over for six runs.

At the end of the 11th over, Australia stands at 79/2, maintaining a current run rate of 7.18 while requiring 7.00 per over to chase down the target. They need 273 more runs from 39 overs. Marnus Labuschagne is on 31 off 22 balls, hitting five fours, while Matthew Short has scored 33 off 33 deliveries, including seven boundaries. Jofra Archer has bowled five overs, conceding 33 runs and taking one wicket, whereas Brydon Carse has bowled

In the 10th over, Marnus Labuschagne continues to score freely against Brydon Carse. On the fourth delivery, he flicked the ball off his pads through midwicket with excellent timing for a boundary. Earlier, on the third delivery, he played a similar shot, taking advantage of the lack of pace to collect two quick runs. On the second delivery, he got a fortunate boundary as an inside edge off a seaming delivery raced past the stumps through fine leg, narrowly avoiding being dismissed. The runs keep flowing for Australia.

At the end of the 9th over, Australia stands at 62/2, requiring 290 runs from 41 overs with a required run rate of 7.07. The current run rate is 6.88. Matthew Short is batting on 31 off 29 balls, including seven boundaries, while Marnus Labuschagne has scored 16 off 14 balls with two fours. Jofra Archer has bowled four overs, conceding 30 runs and taking one wicket, while Brydon Carse has bowled one over for seven runs without a wicket.

At the end of the 8th over, Australia stands at 57/2 while chasing a target of 352. They added seven runs in the over, maintaining a current run rate of 7.12, with a required run rate of 7.02. Matthew Short remains unbeaten on 30 off 26 balls, hitting seven boundaries, while Marnus Labuschagne is on 12 from 11 deliveries with two fours. Brydon Carse bowled his first over, conceding seven runs, whereas Mark Wood has figures of 4-0-23-1. Australia now needs 295 runs from 42 overs to secure victory.

After seven overs, Australia stands at 50/2, maintaining a current run rate (CRR) of 7.14 while chasing 352. With a required run rate (RRR) of 7.02, they need 302 more runs from 43 overs.

With the required rate still manageable, Australia will look to build a solid partnership while England aims for quick breakthroughs.

Jofra Archer delivered an eventful sixth over, with Matthew Short capitalizing on loose deliveries to find the boundary three times.

5.1: Archer started with a sharp inswinger, which struck Short on the thigh pad and looped towards the gully—no bat involved.

5.2: Short pounced on width outside off, standing tall and slapping it through the covers for four runs.

5.3: Archer went back to an inducker, but Short managed to nudge it towards the leg side with no run.

5.4: A rare slower delivery from Archer at 123 kph allowed Short to flick it past a diving Rashid for another boundary.

5.5: Archer hit the pitch harder, but Short read it perfectly, cracking it superbly through deep midwicket for four more runs.

5.6: The over ended with a tighter back-of-a-length delivery, which Short could only jab down into the pitch for no run.

Short’s counterattack helped Australia gain momentum in the chase, punishing Archer’s occasional lapses in line and length.

At the end of five overs, Australia find themselves at 31/2, with the required run rate climbing to 7.13. The team managed to add just four runs in the over while also losing a crucial wicket. Marnus Labuschagne is at the crease with 4 runs off 5 balls, including a boundary, while Matthew Short remains steady at 12 runs from 14 deliveries with three fours. Mark Wood has been effective with the ball, picking up 1 wicket for 16 runs in his three overs, while Jofra Archer has also made an impact, conceding 13 runs in two overs while taking a wicket. Australia now need 321 runs from 45 overs to chase down the target.

Mark Wood delivers a crucial breakthrough for England as he dismisses Steven Smith with a well-directed hard-length delivery. Bowling in classic Test-match fashion, Wood extracts extra bounce from the surface, tempting Smith into a firm-handed drive. The ball flies straight to Ben Duckett at slip, who barely has to move before completing a comfortable waist-high catch. England’s aggressive bowling strategy is paying off as they claim another big wicket early in the innings.

Steven Smith c Duckett b Wood 5 (6b 1×4 0x6) SR: 83.33

At the end of the fourth over, Australia stands at 27/1, chasing a target of 352. They require 325 more runs from 46 overs, with the current run rate at 6.75 and the required rate slightly increasing to 7.06. Steven Smith is at the crease with 5 runs off 5 balls, including a boundary, while Matthew Short has contributed 12 runs from 14 deliveries with three fours. England’s Jofra Archer has been impactful, picking up one wicket in his two overs while conceding 13 runs. Mark Wood, on the other hand, has bowled two overs for 12 runs without a breakthrough.

A stunning reflex catch from Archer! He fires in a quick delivery, and Head, looking to punch it straight down the ground, connects well. But it flies straight back to the bowler, who reacts instantly, getting both hands to it and completing a sharp return catch. A big early blow for Australia as Head departs.

Travis Head c & b Archer 6 (5b 1×4 0x6) SR: 120

Wood to MW Short, FOUR! Short plays it with finesse! Extra pace from Wood, angling outside off, but Short stays back, times it perfectly, and steers it past deep third for a boundary.

Travis Head gets going with a boundary as Australia maintains an aggressive start. Jofra Archer concedes seven in his first over. The required rate dips slightly to 6.97, with 335 needed from 48 overs.

A solid start for Australia as Matthew Short finds the boundary twice. Mark Wood hits 152kph but concedes eight runs. Travis Head yet to face a ball. Australia needs 344 more from 49 overs.

Too full and straying onto the pads at 152kph! Short gets enough bat on it, flicking it fine past leg for a boundary.

A strong finish for England as they post 351/8, with Jofra Archer’s late blitz (21 off 10) adding crucial runs. Labuschagne (5-0-41-2) and Dwarshuis (3 wickets) made key breakthroughs, but England’s batting firepower kept the scoreboard ticking.

Crushed! A full toss, and Archer makes no mistake—driving it powerfully straight down the ground. A rare loose delivery from Ellis.

England loses another wicket as runs slow down in the final overs. Jofra Archer (2 off 3) and Brydon Carse (3 off 3) are at the crease. Marnus Labuschagne picks up a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/26 in 4 overs, while Ben Dwarshuis remains the standout bowler with 3/66 in his 10-over spell.

Ben Duckett continues his stellar knock, reaching 165 off 142 balls with 17 fours and 3 sixes. Brydon Carse joins him at the crease with 1 run off 1 ball. Ben Dwarshuis finishes his spell with figures of 3/66 in 10 overs, while Adam Zampa concedes 64 runs in his full quota, taking 2 wickets.

Dwarshuis to Livingstone, OUT! Liam Livingstone falls for 14 off 17 balls, caught by Ellis. His innings included one six, but he couldn’t capitalize further. Strike rate: 82.35.