Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game at the Champions Trophy.

Ben Duckett went past Nathan Astle’s 145 not out against USA (2004) to create a new Champions Trophy record. In his 143-ball stay, Duckett scored 165, with the help of 17 fours and three sixes.

Ben Duckett let his bat do the talking with a masterful 165 off 143 balls as England posted the highest Champions Trophy total ever in their tournament opener against Australia in Lahore. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.