English opener Ben Duckett created new history in the ICC Champions Trophy as the left-handed batter became the first cricketer to score 150 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy. His powerful batting guided England to become the first team to score 350+ runs in tournament history. 

England have started their journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, by playing their Group B match against two-time winners Australia on Saturday (February 22). Gaddafi Stadium in Karachi is hosting the fourth match of the tournament, where Australian skipper Steven Smith chose to field first after winning the toss. 

In-form Ben Duckett once again provided a good start for England. Although he didn't get strong support from the top-order batters, the left-handed opening batter took full responsibility to shape up the innings. The 30-year-old got good support from the experienced batter Joe Root as they had a crucial 158-run partnership for the third wicket, where Root scored 68 off 78 balls (four fours) while losing his wicket.

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Highest score in ICC Champions Trophy: Ben Duckett broke Nathan Astle's record

However, Duckett continued his innings against the new-look Aussie bowling lineup. Duckett scored his first fifty in 49 balls and completed his third ODI century in 95 balls. Later, the English opener completed his 150 runs in 134 balls. Before he lost his wicket in the 48th over, Duckett scored 165 off 143 balls with 17 fours and three sixes. 

It was the first time when a batter recorded 150 runs in ICC Champions Trophy history. The previous record in the tournament was 145 not out by New Zealand cricketer Nathan Astle against the United States of America (USA) during the 2004 edition.

Ben Duckett thrashed many big records

Also, Duckett's 165 became the highest score for England in any ICC ODI tournament, surpassing the record of Andrew Strauss' 158 against India during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Meanwhile, Duckett broke Sachin Tendulkar's 141 runs record (Champions Trophy 1998) to secure a new record for the highest score by any batter against Australia in any ICC ODI tournament. Duckett's 165 also became the third-highest ODI score by an English batter against Australia and the fifth-highest ODI score against any team.

England set highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history

Duckett had a huge role in England's total of 351/8 in 50 overs. It was also the highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history. The previous highest total record in this tournament was 347/4 by New Zealand against the USA during the 2004 edition. While it was England's fourth-highest total in ICC ODI tournament history, it was also the third-highest total record for any team against Australia in ICC ODI tournament history.