Champions Trophy 2025: Josh Inglis stars with 120* as Australia smash 356/5 to defeat England (351/8) by 5 wickets to win Match 4

[mominsaigol]

OZ probably ruing the decision to bowl first.

Naw their not, dew will set in, and they already expected a 330+ target to chase.

However the team is too weak to take on a full strength england. But who knows, God Mode travis today???

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Now Guns n Roses - Sweet Child o Mine

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

More Guns N Roses please

 

[Bhaijaan]

What an amazing aerial view of an almost full ground. Kudos to people of Lahore for filling the seats.

Shame on all the cynics who jumped to conclusions to early after first few overs visuals.

In Pakistan you must wait till end of first inning to have a better understanding how full the ground is on the given day.

Great job Pakistanis for supporting cricket

 

[Rana]

I hope Rizwan doesn’t get any silly ideas from Labu bowling here and starts bowling Bobsy in the death overs

 

[jnaveen1980]

Adil is a cleaner striker than these guys. He has a method

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Naw their not, dew will set in, and they already expected a 330+ target to chase.

However the team is too weak to take on a full strength england. But who knows, God Mode travis today???

Only chance for Australia was to bat first. They aren't a great chasing side

 

[Bhaijaan]

Thunderstruck followed by Nach Panjaban

Duality of DJ

Bro that’s the liked playlist for all desis on Spotify lol

 

[Bhaijaan]

What a great spell by Marnus.

Reckon Aussies can chase this down

 

[jnaveen1980]

Now Guns n Roses - Sweet Child o Mine

More or less the same playlist i heard on Dharamsala 5th test match

 

[mominsaigol]

Only chance for Australia was to bat first. They aren't a great chasing side

God mode travis disagrees.

His 2 best performances in odi, 156 vs Eng and 137 vs India come chasing.

As I said, either travis goes god mode or Aus loses.

 

[jnaveen1980]

What a great spell by Marnus.

Reckon Aussies can chase this down

Australia relies heavily on individual performance here. Maxwell or Inglis or Head have to come off. One guy making 150.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

More or less the same playlist i heard on Dharamsala 5th test match

Yeah I was thinking the same.

Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Labuscahge v Archer - an old rivalry

 

[Rana]

Archer bhai also first match in Pakistan?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Changed my DP in honour of the Aussie legend Steve bhai Irwin to show my support for the Aussies during the chase.

Let’s go Aussies !!!

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

need 160 from head for my fantasy team

 

[Bhaijaan]

Let’s go mate!

Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi

 

[Nikhil_cric]

352 has never been chased in Lahore . OZ need heavy dew to even think of chasing this score. And a lot of luck.

 

[jnaveen1980]

JO root says pitch is slow and low. Ya.. bounce is lacking. THat is a handicap. They have to start taking pace off from first over

 

[Devadwal]

Hopefully australia won't surrender as I want nail biting finish.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Highest total in CT history
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[IAJ]

You can never rule out Australia, but they would need to create history to chase this down.

 

[IAJ]

JO root says pitch is slow and low. Ya.. bounce is lacking. THat is a handicap. They have to start taking pace off from first over

351 runs on a slow and low pitch, not bad lol

 

[mominsaigol]

Hopefully australia won't surrender as I want nail biting finish.

Even weakened we never surrender. We are not india bhai(minus bumrah who's mentally strong), we don't cry, we don't burn down stadiums, we are emotionless sociopaths.

Now excuse me while I cry in a corner.

 

[Devadwal]

Even weakened we never surrender. We are not india bhai(minus bumrah who's mentally strong), we don't cry, we don't burn down stadiums, we are emotionless sociopaths.

Now excuse me while I cry in a corner.

bus bus I know everything . I'm talking about Australia not Pakistan .

 

[jnaveen1980]

oh West Indies has won a CT? They just showed highlights. Seemed like a thriller.

 

[Rana]

Anyone saw that Just Confused advert on Sky Sports?

Reminds me of a Rizwan press conference

 

[Devadwal]

oh West Indies has won a CT? They just showed highlights. Seemed like a thriller.

Yes in 2004 against England .i watched entire match on tv. Bradshaw and one other players won the game for Westindies from a difficult situation.

 

[batandballbattle]

oh West Indies has won a CT? They just showed highlights. Seemed like a thriller.

yes that was a huge choke by england
browne and bradshaw somehow chased down 218 from 147-8

 

[Kianig89]

Senior pro Smith will be req here to anchor with atleast 90SR

 

[Kianig89]

Aus will target 80 runs in PP

 

[Rana]

Senior pro Smith will be req here to anchor with atleast 90SR

Just enjoy the game

 

[Devadwal]

Aus will target 80 runs in PP

They should but I think Archer is going to Take couple of wickets

 

[batandballbattle]

Feels like aussies haven't really turned up at this tournament with such a weak bowling lineup, not gonna get easier against the powerhouse saffa lineup either
Might well see a rare group stage exit for them

 

[Kianig89]

Wood & Archer to turn the clock back by hitting 90mphs on Pakistani Road type pitches

 

[gazza619]

Senior pro Smith will be req here to anchor with atleast 90SR

They will miss a King of chase in those middle overs

 

[battler]

Aussies batting order should be
Head
Short
Maxwell
Carey
Inglis
Smith
Labu
Labu and Smith have no role in a 350+ chase, Aussies need to go guns blazing

 

[Devadwal]

@mominsaigol for a close match i didn't make head captain in my team because my captain always failed .Bhut bada dil hai mera

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Australia have used the heavy roller ? Why?

 

[jnaveen1980]

WOod is serving freebies on the pads.

 

[Devadwal]

Australia have used the heavy roller ? Why?

Because they want head to use the better conditions but it can be difficult for later part of the game .

 

[Devadwal]

152.9 Kmp Speed. This must be fastest delivery so far in This tournament .

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Because they want head to use the better conditions but it can be difficult for later part of the game .

It can make the pitch slow . You need pace in the pitch to score fast

 

[Bhaijaan]

oh West Indies has won a CT? They just showed highlights. Seemed like a thriller.

That was one of the best ever chases

 

[mominsaigol]

@mominsaigol for a close match i didn't make head captain in my team because my captain always failed .Bhut bada dil hai mera

Lol thanks ig .

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Pace on will fly on this wicket. If AUS batters can stick at the crease they can take this came close

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Good start by Australia, Unlike Pakistan

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

That was one of the best ever chases

all-time great ODI comebacks

 

[FearlessRoar]

Just avoid giving him room

 

[Devadwal]

Pace on will fly on this wicket. If AUS batters can stick at the crease they can take this came close

They need to score 80 runs in PP and Max 1 wickets. Wickets in the hand is key here.

 

[Devadwal]

Just avoid giving him room

Banne dena bhai runs. We want a close match. Koi bhi jate Humara kya hai

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Matt Short hacking with no footwork.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Archer clutched at his sides after the high 140s first ball, has been mid 130s after that. Hope for England's sake that he isn't injured.

 

[Devadwal]

Not much movement so far for both Archer and Wood.

 

[Rana]

Pace doing nothing here

 

[battler]

153.5 kph from wood!

 

[daytrader]

@daytrader @gazza619 @Major @Ahmed216 @Kianig89

What is this obscene batting by England? This is blasphemous ODI batting! ODI is supposed to be a mix of Test and T20 cricket. How are england batting like this?

351! But but how is is it possible with only one six in the PP

 

[Devadwal]

153.5kmp but smashed for a boundry next ball .

 

[Ahmed216]

@daytrader @gazza619 @Major @Ahmed216 @Kianig89

What is this obscene batting by England? This is blasphemous ODI batting! ODI is supposed to be a mix of Test and T20 cricket. How are england batting like this?

Agree with you. Game has evolved and those unwilling to adapt should be left to die.
No concessions should be made for individuals.

Guys like Agha and Saim can take the team forward not Coward Azam.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Wood can be mighty effective if he adds a better slower ones to his armory. This all out pace is not a sustainable strategy.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Match over lol Next match

 

[Vikram1989]

As expected head gone.he was very afraid to come front foot and hanging back

 

[kingusama92]

Huge wicket for England.

 

[battler]

Head gone!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Archer gets Head

Game over

 

[Devadwal]

Archer will take his wicket in first 2 overs

Told before the start of the match.

Head gone so match is likely to be gone for Australia

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Good night Australia

 

[jnaveen1980]

ABhishek should teach Head about playing Archer when he meets him at SRH team meeting

 

[mominsaigol]

Game over

 

[Rana]

Match over lol Next match

Long match

Maxwell also on this wicket will be something

Short is still there

 

[Devadwal]

Good night Australia

Maxwell is my last hope .

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Smith v Archer - the great rivalry continues...

 

[mominsaigol]

Game over

@Devadwal Next time don't select Head at all in your fantasy 11.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Long match

Maxwell also on this wicket will be something

Short is still there

Maxie against raw pace is going to be hard. Maxwell is probably one of the best batsman against Adil Rashid. He will try to go after him. That will give him opportunity.

 

[Vikram1989]

ABhishek should teach Head about playing Archer when he meets him at SRH team meeting

Head even can't play kuldeep. Abhishek was handling kuldeep for him

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Maxwell is my last hope .

This chase is too much even from him. And even he is not the same player he was 2 years ago.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Smith v Archer - the great rivalry continues...

At test level mostly.

 

[Kianig89]

Senior Pro Smith The skipper in to do a ponting #gutsy100

 

[Rana]

Maxie against raw pace is going to be hard. Maxwell is probably one of the best batsman against Adil Rashid. He will try to go after him. That will give him opportunity.

The way these wickets work, it’s not hard to have a partnership of 100-150 between two good players

Game will go deep I recon