When you say that you can keep Australia out of the match only after the last ball is bowled, it holds true. A perfect example of this was seen in the England vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia chased down the highest total in Champions Trophy history.
After England posted the tournament’s highest total, everyone believed they had a firm grip on the match. However, no one completely ruled out Australia’s chances, given their strong batting lineup and the batter-friendly pitch.
But when Australia lost two early wickets and found themselves four down for just 134 runs, it seemed like they were out of contention. Yet, in the unpredictable and thrilling world of cricket, the unbelievable happened—Australia won the game.
Australia’s register record of highest successful run chase in Champions Trophy
After losing key players Travis Head, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis and Alex Carey batted remarkably well, snatching victory from England’s grasp to secure an outstanding win for Australia.
Inglis played the best innings of his career, scoring an unbeaten 120 off 83 balls, while Carey provided solid support with 69 off 63 balls. Glenn Maxwell also made an impactful cameo, smashing 32 off 15 balls.
Highest total chased successfully by a team in Champions Trophy 2025
| Date | Team | Score | Overs | Target | Opponent | Ground |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Australia | 356 | 47.3 | 352 | England | Gaddafi |
| June 1, 2017 | England | 308/2 | 47.2 | 306 | Bangladesh | The Oval |
| June 13, 2013 | Sri Lanka | 297/3 | 47.1 | 294 | England | The Oval |
| October 25, 1998 | South Africa | 283/4 | 46.4 | 282 | England | Dhaka |
| October 28, 2006 | England | 276/7 | 48.3 | 273 | West Indies | Ahmedabad |
| September 22, 2002 | India | 271/2 | 39.3 | 270 | England | Colombo (RPS) |
| October 15, 2000 | New Zealand | 265/6 | 49.4 | 265 | India | Nairobi (Gym) |
| September 21, 2004 | England | 262/4 | 46.3 | 260 | Australia | Birmingham |
| October 24, 1998 | New Zealand | 260/5 | 50 | 259 | Zimbabwe | Dhaka |
| November 2, 2006 | West Indies | 262/4 | 44 | 259 | South Africa | Jaipur |
| October 2, 2009 | Australia | 258/1 | 41.5 | 258 | England | Centurion |
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