LAHORE: England opening batter Ben Duckett shattered a 21-year-old record with his incredible ton in their Champions Trophy 2025 opening game against Australia on Saturday, here at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The left-handed batter broke New Zealand’s Nathan Astle’s 21-year-old record of the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy. The batter also surpassed the likes of top Indian batters Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
Duckett registered the highest-ever individual score in the Champions Trophy, breaking Astle’s 21-year-old record when he scored an unbeaten 145* against the USA in 2004.
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The southpaw scored a majestic 165 off 142 deliveries, laced with 17 fours and three sixes, before being dismissed in the 47th over.
His innings helped England post a massive total of 352 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 50 overs.
Highest individual scores in Champions Trophy history
Batter Total Opposition (Year)
Ben Duckett 165 Australia (2025)
Nathan Astle 145* USA (2004)
Andy Flower 145 India (2002)
Sourav Ganguly 141 South Africa (2000)
Sachin Tendulkar 141 Australia (1998)
The opener also broke his compatriot Kevin Pietersen’s record for highest individual score against Australia in ICC event. Pietersen had previously scored 104 in the 2007 ODI World Cup in Antigua.
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England’s mammoth total of 351/8 also set a new record for the highest team total in the marquee event’s history, breaking New Zealand’s long-standing record of 347/4, set against the USA in 2004.
Highest Team Totals in Champions Trophy History:
England — 351/8 vs Australia, Lahore 2025
New Zealand — 347/4 vs USA, The Oval 2004
Pakistan — 338/4 vs India, The Oval 2017
India — 331/7 vs South Africa, Cardiff 2013
England — 323/8 vs South Africa, Centurion 2009
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