None of this, Inglis understood, would be helpful to worry about. "We were in and around the run rate to start off with, so that was a big help," Inglis said after the game. "The partnership between Shorty [Matt Short] and Marnus [Labuschagne] was really important.

Australia's middle order enforcer Josh Inglis said their depleted side will draw a lot of confidence after pulling off a record chase against England in their Champions Trophy opener on Saturday. Inglis hammered an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls as Australia pulled off the biggest chase in a men's tournament held by the International Cricket Council.

Australia achieved a remarkable chase against England in the Champions Trophy, propelled by Josh Inglis's unbeaten 120 and contributions from Alex Carey and Matthew Short. Despite Ben Duckett's record 165 for England,