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

England reaches 303/5, maintaining a run rate of 6.73. Ben Duckett remains unbeaten on 150 off 134 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, while Liam Livingstone is on 13 from 14 balls with a six. Nathan Ellis has bowled 9 overs for 40 runs without a wicket, while Marnus Labuschagne has conceded 22 runs in his 3 overs.

Ellis bowls full and wide outside off, and Duckett square drives elegantly. Head misfields at backward point, allowing a single that takes Duckett to his well-earned 150.

Labuschagne delivers a full toss, and Livingstone takes full advantage, launching a powerful slog sweep over deep midwicket for a towering six!

England adds four runs to the total, reaching 289/5 with a current run rate of 6.72. Ben Duckett remains strong at 146 off 130 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, while Liam Livingstone is on 4 off 6 deliveries. Nathan Ellis has bowled 8 overs, conceding 36 runs without a wicket, while Marnus Labuschagne has given away 12 runs in his 2 overs.

At the end of the 41st over, England stands at 280/5 with a current run rate of 6.82. Ben Duckett remains solid at the crease with an impressive 141 off 124 balls, smashing 14 fours and three sixes. Glenn Maxwell has bowled seven overs, conceding 58 runs while picking up a wicket. Ben Dwarshuis has completed nine overs, giving away 56 runs and claiming two wickets.

Duckett steps down the pitch, meets the length delivery with confidence, and launches it high over long off. A clean, powerful strike that sails into the stands!

England continues to build their innings at a run rate of 6.52, reaching 248/4 at the end of 38 overs. Ben Duckett remains solid at 125 off 115 balls, striking 13 fours and 2 sixes. Jos Buttler is at the crease with 7 off 12 deliveries. Ben Dwarshuis (8-0-46-2) and Adam Zampa (9-0-56-2) have been the key bowlers for Australia so far.

Dancing down the track, Duckett meets it on the full and powers it over long-on! Not the cleanest strike, but he gets enough on it to clear the ropes comfortably.

Ben Duckett showcased his class with a stunning reverse sweep off Adam Zampa, sending the ball flying over backward point for four. Anticipating the shot early, Duckett executed it perfectly, leaving the Australian fielders with no chance. His aggressive stroke play continues to anchor England’s innings as they push for a formidable total in this high-stakes Champions Trophy 2025 clash. With Duckett in fine form, England remains in control despite Australia’s attempts to break their momentum. Can he convert his century into a match-winning knock? Stay tuned for more action!

Harry Brook departs for 3 as Alex Carey takes a stunning catch at point. Brook aimed for an off-side lofted shot but got a thick outside edge. Carey reacted quickly, sprinted back, and dived to complete a brilliant two-handed grab over his shoulder. England now 221/4.

England move to 216/3, maintaining a run rate of 6.54. Ben Duckett continues his stellar innings, reaching 107 off 101 balls with 12 fours and a six. Harry Brook joins him at the crease with 1 run off 1 ball. Adam Zampa has bowled 7 overs, conceding 38 runs and taking 1 wicket, while Spencer Johnson remains wicketless after 7 overs, giving away 54 runs.

Ben Duckett showcased his brilliance with back-to-back boundaries off Spencer Johnson, bringing up a sensational century. In the 31.4 over, Duckett expertly placed a short delivery, making room to the leg side and smashing it clean past the umpire like a tennis shot. On the very next ball, he repeated the feat with an unconventional yet powerful strike, driving it straight back past the bowler in his follow-through. With these aggressive strokes, Duckett reached his well-deserved hundred in style.

Big appeal for LBW, and the finger goes up! Root attempted a rare sweep but seemed cramped for room. The ball was full and angled towards leg. He reviews—no bat involved. Ball-tracker loads… pitches in line, turning to leg—umpire’s call! Root has to walk back as England loses its anchor.

Joe Root lbw b Zampa 68 (78b, 4×4, 0x6) SR: 87.17

Swings hard across the line, but gets it high on the bat. The ball loops towards backward square, where the fielder loses sight of it. Turns out it was a free hit, making the attempt more understandable.

Zampa to Duckett, FOUR runs! Steps forward to meet the length delivery and lifts it over mid-off. Didn’t middle it perfectly, but got enough elevation to clear the fielder with ease.

England add 4 runs, reaching 183/2 with a current run rate of 6.53. Ben Duckett remains steady at 84 off 82 balls (8 fours, 1 six), while Joe Root supports with 60 off 67 balls (3 fours). Nathan Ellis has bowled 6 overs for 29 runs without a wicket, and Glenn Maxwell has conceded 36 runs in his 5 overs.

England adds five runs in the 26th over, maintaining a steady scoring rate. The scoreboard reads 171/2 with a current run rate of 6.57. Ben Duckett remains solid at 76 off 75 balls, striking seven fours and one six, while Joe Root continues his composed innings at 56 from 62 deliveries with three boundaries. Nathan Ellis has bowled five overs, conceding 25 runs without a wicket, while Marnus Labuschagne has given away seven runs in his single over so far.

England added seven runs in the 25th over, taking their total to 166/2 with a current run rate of 6.64. Ben Duckett remains strong at 73 off 71 balls, hitting seven fours and a six, while Joe Root is anchoring the innings with 54 off 60 deliveries, including three boundaries. Marnus Labuschagne bowled his first over, conceding seven runs, while Glenn Maxwell has delivered four overs for 28 runs.

England added four runs in the 23rd over, bringing their total to 154/2 with a current run rate of 6.69. Joe Root reached his half-century, scoring 50 off 56 balls with three boundaries, while Ben Duckett continues his solid innings at 65 off 63 deliveries, including seven fours and a six. Ben Dwarshuis has taken two wickets for 39 runs in his six-over spell, while Matthew Short has bowled one over for seven runs.

England added seven runs in the 22nd over, maintaining a current run rate of 6.81. Joe Root is approaching his half-century, batting on 48 off 54 balls with three boundaries, while Ben Duckett remains solid at 63 off 59 deliveries, including seven fours and a six. Matthew Short bowled his first over, conceding seven runs, while Adam Zampa has finished his four-over spell, giving away 23 runs without a wicket.

Zampa to Duckett, FOUR! A brilliant shot! Zampa drops it just a fraction short with minimal width, but Duckett reacts swiftly, hopping into position and executing a fierce cut shot in front of cover.

At the end of 19 overs, England stands at 129/2 with a current run rate of 6.78. Ben Duckett has reached his half-century, scoring 51 off 52 balls with five boundaries and a six, while Joe Root remains steady at 39 off 43 balls, including two fours. Adam Zampa has bowled three economical overs, conceding just 12 runs without a wicket, whereas Spencer Johnson has completed his spell, giving away 33 runs in four overs without any breakthroughs.

Short and wide from Johnson, Duckett stays back, picks the length early, and confidently cuts it in front of square for a boundary.

England‘s scoring rate has slowed down as Australia tightens its grip in the death overs. Ben Duckett is inching closer to his half-century, while Joe Root holds the innings together. With just three overs left, England will look to accelerate and set a competitive total. Can Australia restrict them further, or will England finish strong?

England reaches 113/2 after 16 overs, with Ben Duckett (43*) and Joe Root (31*) keeping the scoreboard ticking. Australia’s bowlers, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa, are looking to tighten the grip in the final overs

England is building a solid platform at 108/2 after 15 overs, with Ben Duckett (40*) and Joe Root (29*) steady at the crease. Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell are looking to break this partnership as Australia aims to slow down the run rate. Stay tuned for live updates!

Duckett steps out confidently, gets to the pitch of the ball, and swings through the line. A clean strike that sails straight down the ground, clearing the ropes with ease!

England reaches 91/2 at the end of 13 overs, with the run rate slightly dipping to 7.00. Joe Root (24* off 27) and Ben Duckett (28* off 32) continue to anchor the innings, rotating the strike efficiently.

Nathan Ellis delivers a tight over, conceding just four runs and maintaining his economical spell at 4-0-20-0. Glenn Maxwell, after a seven-run first over, is expected to continue his spell as Australia looks for a breakthrough.

England reaches 87/2 at the end of 12 overs, maintaining a run rate of 7.25. Ben Duckett (27* off 30) continues to find boundaries, hitting four fours so far, while Joe Root (22* off 23) holds firm at the other end.

Glenn Maxwell concedes seven runs in his first over, while Nathan Ellis remains economical with figures of 3-0-16-0. England looks to build momentum as they approach the halfway mark of their innings.

England moves to 80/2 at the end of 11 overs, maintaining a run rate of 7.27. Joe Root (20* off 21) has found his rhythm, striking a boundary, while Ben Duckett (22* off 26) remains solid with three fours.

Nathan Ellis continues to bowl tightly, conceding 16 runs in his 3-over spell without a wicket. Ben Dwarshuis, with figures of 5-0-35-2, remains Australia’s key wicket-taker. England will look to build a strong platform as the innings progresses.