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Ben Duckett and England wrote themselves into the history books, but it was all in vain against the old enemy Australia .chased down England 's target of 352 with 15 balls to spare as they got their ICC Champions Trophy campaign off to a dream start. Josh Inglis , who was born in Leeds but moved to Australia when he was 14, was the star of the show during the chase as his unbeaten knock of 120 proved pivotal.
Duckett's total set the record for the highest score by a player in Champions Trophy history as he lasted until the 48th over and watched six batting partners come and go.
With Australia sitting at 136/4, Carey and Inglis showed plenty of poise at the crease to chip away at England's total. The pendulum of momentum slowly swung in favour of the Aussies, as the duo combined for a staggering 146-run partnership until Carey was caught byMaxwell certainly lived up to his nickname of the 'Big Show' as he blasted a quickfire 32 off 15 to help the Aussies over the line.The win meant Australia had recorded its second-highest run chase in an ODI and gave a massive boost to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
As for England, they now need to beat Afghanistan on Wednesday if they are to have any hopes of progressing from the group stage.
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