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In today’s ICC Champions Trophy cricket match, Australia defeated England by five wickets. The game, held in Lahore, Pakistan, was part of Group B, where Australia successfully chased down England’s target of 352 runs with 15 balls to spare and five wickets in hand.
During the match, England’s innings was highlighted by a century from one of their players, scoring an unbeaten 120 runs off 86 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes. On the Australian side, Alex Carey contributed 69 runs, while opener Matthew Short added 63 runs to the team’s total.
Despite England setting a challenging target of 351 runs for Australia to chase within 50 overs, England lost 8 wickets in the process. Opener Ben Duckett’s impressive knock of 165 runs off 143 balls put England in a strong position. However, Australia managed to secure the victory, thanks to a solid team effort.
Ramesh Khatri from Kansai Nepal News commented that the match showcased a thrilling display of cricket, with both teams demonstrating skill and determination. He praised the players for their exceptional performances and highlighted the importance of such competitive matches in shaping the future of cricket.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: February 23, 2025 3:01 am
