Ben Duckett leapfrogs Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly to clock colossal Champions Trophy milestone
Ben Duckett created history after cracking a scintillating century in the Champions Trophy clash against Australia. Duckett belted a blistering 143-ball 165 to set new Champions Trophy World Record
England's star opener Ben Duckett scripted massive Champions Trophy World Record during clash against Australia
Ben Duckett cracked 165 runs against Australia in a Group B match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, setting a new record for the highest individual score in the tournament.
Ben Duckett's dominant 142-ball innings against Australia was a display of powerful strokeplay, featuring 17 boundaries and 3 sixes, as he effectively dismantled the Australian bowling attack.
Ben Duckett's aggressive batting display led to England posting a commanding total of 351/8 against Australia in their 50 overs. This score was built upon Duckett surpassing the previous Champions Trophy record held by Nathan Astle. Astle had scored an unbeaten 145 for New Zealand against the USA in the 2004 tournament at the Oval.
Following Ben Duckett's record-breaking innings, cricketing legends Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar have now moved to the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, in the list of highest individual scores in the Champions Trophy. This came after Duckett surpassed their previous scores of 141, which they achieved against South Africa and Australia.
Ben Duckett's exceptional performance not only set a tournament record but also established a new benchmark for England in the Champions Trophy. His 165 runs surpassed Joe Root's previous highest score of 133 against Bangladesh at The Oval. Moreover, England's total of 351/8 marked a historic achievement, as they broke New Zealand's long-standing record for the highest team total in Champions Trophy history, a record that had stood for over two decades.
