It was as fine a consolation hundred as they come. An innings which rubber-stamped Ben Duckett as one of England's best multi-format batters, further vindicating his move to open the batting in ODIs.

After defeating Australia 351-8, England amassed the greatest total in the history of the tournament thanks to opener Ben Duckett, who hit a Champions Trophy record score of 165 from 143 balls.

Was Ben Duckett's big hundred against Australia the highest score in the history of the Champions Trophy? asked Andrew Davison from England That eye-catching innings of 165 by Ben Duckett in ...

Ben Duckett hits back-to-back boundaries with identical tennis-style strokes to reach his century for England against Australia in the Champions Trophy in Lahore. FOLLOW LIVE: Australia v England ...

England opener Ben Duckett starred with the bat against Australia in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 22. The left-handed batter smashed ...

England's Ben Duckett celebrates after reaching his half century during ICC Men's Champions Trophy Group B encounter against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on February 22, 2025.

showed intent but perished to catches at mid-on off Ben Dwarshuis, leaving England two down in the sixth over. Matters might have worsened but when Duckett was beaten through the gate by Nathan ...

England’s 351 for eight after being asked to bat first, underpinned by Ben Duckett’s magnificent 165 off 143 balls, were respectively the highest team and individual scores in Champions Trophy ...

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.