England set a new record for the highest team total in ICC Champions Trophy history when it racked up 351 for eight in 50 overs against Australia at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.
England surpassed New Zealand’s 347 for four, set against USA back in 2004 at The Oval. England’s stellar batting performance was powered by opener Ben Duckett’s 143-ball 165. The left-handed opener registered the highest individual score in the history of the tournament, going past Nathan Astle’s unbeaten 145.
Duckett was well-supported by Joe Root’s 78-ball 68 and the duo put on a crucial 158-run stand for the third wicket to put England on course for a big total.
Jofra Archer, who remained unbeaten on 21 off 10 balls, smashed 12 runs off the last three balls of the innings to take England past the previous record.
Highest totals in ICC Champions Trophy history
• 351/8 (50) - England vs Australia - Lahore - 2025
• 347/4 (50) - New Zealand vs USA - The Oval - 2004
• 338/4 (50) - Pakistan vs India - The Oval - 2017
• 331/7 (50) - India vs South Africa - Cardiff - 2013
• 323/8 (50) - England vs South Africa - Centurion - 2009
• 322/3 (48.4) - Sri Lanka vs India - The Oval – 2017
Source: Sportstar
--Agencies
