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England posted a massive 351 for 8 against Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy clash in Lahore, with Ben Duckett leading the charge with 165 off 143 balls.
After being sent in to bat, England lost Phil Salt early, but Duckett took control and built crucial partnerships, starting with a 158-run stand with Joe Root.
Duckett reached his century off 95 balls and continued to dominate the Australian bowlers, hitting 17 fours and three sixes.
Root contributed with 68 before falling to Adam Zampa, but Duckett remained the backbone of the innings, ensuring England kept the scoreboard moving.
He eventually fell in the 47th over, trapped lbw by Marnus Labuschagne, but by then, England was well on course for a big total.
Jos Buttler (23) and Jofra Archer (21 not out off 10) provided late impetus, pushing England past the 350-mark.
Australia's bowlers struggled for control, with Ben Dwarshuis (3 for 66) being the most successful. Adam Zampa and Labuschagne chipped in with two wickets each.