Duckett's Record 165 Leads England to Historic 351/8 vs Australia

Ben Duckett delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a record-breaking 165 runs off 143 balls, leading England to a total of 351 for 8 against Australia in their Champions Trophy opener at the Gaddafi Stadium. After a shaky start at 43 for 2, Duckett partnered with Joe Root, who contributed 68 runs, forming a solid 158-run partnership that bolstered England's innings. Duckett's innings, which included 17 boundaries and three sixes, set a new benchmark for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. Jofra Archer added a late flourish with 21 runs off 10 balls, ensuring England surpassed the 350-run mark. Australia's bowling attack struggled, with Ben Dwarshuis standing out with figures of 3 for 66. As the teams prepare for the chase, Australia will need a strong response to overcome England's formidable total.