Overview
- Ben Duckett scored a career-best 165, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, surpassing records held by Nathan Astle, Sourav Ganguly, and Sachin Tendulkar.
- England posted 351/8, their highest-ever total in the Champions Trophy, breaking New Zealand's previous record for the tournament.
- Duckett's innings included 17 boundaries and 3 sixes, anchoring key partnerships with Joe Root (158-run stand) and Jos Buttler (61-run stand).
- Australia's bowling struggled without key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, with Ben Dwarshuis taking three wickets.
- England's strong start in Group B highlights their recovery from last year's T20 World Cup struggles, while Australia's depleted lineup faces challenges ahead.