Ben Duckett let his bat do the talking with a masterful 165 off 143 balls as England posted the highest Champions Trophy total ever in their tournament opener against Australia in Lahore. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Ben Duckett smashed a record-breaking 165 as England posted a formidable 351/8 after being asked to bat first. The English openers held one end and played a counter-attacking knock on a tricky surface.

Australia took on England in Match 4 of the 2025 Champions Trophy, and the second encounter in Group B, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 22.