Josh Inglis Slams Maiden ODI Century as Australia Chase Historic 51-Run Target
February 22, 2025: 🏏 Match Summary: Australia vs England, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia pulled off one of the greatest chases in Champions Trophy history, thanks to a magnificent century from Josh Inglis and a blistering counterattack from Glenn Maxwell. Chasing 352, Australia lost early wickets but Inglis and Maxwell have put England under serious pressure with aggressive strokeplay.
Earlier, England posted 351/8, powered by Ben Duckett’s masterful 165 and Joe Root’s 68. The English bowlers had a strong start, but the Australian middle-order revival has made the match a thrilling contest.
🔑 Key Highlights
✅ Josh Inglis smashes maiden ODI century
✅ Glenn Maxwell delivers counterattack with boundaries against Wood and Archer
✅ Alex Carey’s 50 stabilizes Australia’s chase
✅ Ben Duckett’s 165 powers England to 351/8
🇦🇺 Australia’s Chase: Inglis & Maxwell Take Charge
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Despite early setbacks with Steve Smith (9) and Travis Head (14) falling cheaply, Australia has fought back, led by Josh Inglis (115) and Glenn Maxwell (32)**, who have been ruthless against the English bowlers.
🔥 Josh Inglis’ Century Stats:
- 120off 86 balls* 🎯
- 12 fours, 3 sixes
- First ODI hundred
🔥 Glenn Maxwell’s Key Contributions:
- 32 off 15 balls*
- 3 fours, 2 sixes
🏏 England’s Bowling Effort
Despite Brydon Carse’s double strike removing Alex Carey, England has struggled to contain Australia’s momentum in the final overs. Liam Livingstone and Adil Rashid did well in the middle overs, but Archer and Wood have been expensive in the death.
📌 Top England Bowlers:
🎯 Brydon Carse – 2/45
🎯 Liam Livingstone – 1/34
🎯 Mark Wood – 1/61
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