Champions Trophy: Duckett sets record for highest individual score

In a major achievement, England’s opener Ben Duckett on Saturday scored the highest-ever total in ICC Champions Trophy history during the Group B encounter against Australia at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Duckett scored 165 off 142 deliveries to overtake former New Zealand great Nathan Astle, who previously held the highest individual total and the first instance of a batter scoring 150 in the tournament’s history, the ICC website reported.

Lacing his fiery knock with a whopping 17 boundaries and three maximums, Duckett was eventually dismissed by Marnus Labuschagne in the 48th over.

Highest individual scores in Champions Trophy history

Earlier today, Australia won the toss and opted to bat first. England were put on the back foot after a couple of wickets in the powerplay from Ben Dwarshius.

Duckett then, combined alongside Joe Root to add 158 runs for the third wicket partnership. The duo seemed set to shift gears going into the second half of the innings before Adam Zampa removed Joe Root.