Ben Duckett Destroys Australia with a Blazing Hundred
Ben Duckett, England’s opener, shone against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025. He scored his third ODI century in style at Gaddafi Stadium on February 22. His great innings put England in control and made IPL teams regret ignoring him.
Early Setbacks for England Before Duckett’s Masterclass
Winning the toss, Australia opted to bowl first, aiming to put early pressure on England. Their plan worked at first. Phil Salt got out cheaply. Then, Jamie Smith left for just 15 runs after a sharp ball from Ben Dwarshuis. At two down early, England looked vulnerable.
Duckett and Root’s Game-Changing Partnership
Just when Australia seemed strong, Ben Duckett and Joe Root changed the game with a key partnership. Duckett played with both aggression and precision. He punished the Australian bowlers with elegant strokes and powerful hits.
In the 32nd over, Duckett scored a century. This was his second ODI hundred against Australia. His innings made history. He became the first English batter to score a century in his Champions Trophy debut. This shows his amazing form.
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A Century to Remember
Duckett marked his milestone with flair. He hit a short-pitched ball hard, sending it past the bowler for a boundary. He took off his helmet as the stadium erupted. Then, he raised his bat to thank his teammates and fans for the loud applause.
England in Command as Duckett Leads the Charge
At the time of writing, England are in a dominant position at 219 for 4 in 34 overs, with Duckett leading from the front. His amazing knock has put England in the lead. It also makes IPL teams rethink their choice to skip him for the 2025 season.
