The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is off to a thrilling start, with teams creating new records and breaking old ones. In this article, we’ll highlight two exciting records set in the tournament so far.
Record 1: Pakistan’s Lowest-Ever Powerplay Score at Home
Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi ended in a 60-run defeat. However, the match also saw Pakistan register an unwanted record. By scoring only 22 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first 10 overs, Pakistan set a new record for their lowest-ever total in an ODI powerplay at home.
Record 2: Australia’s Highest-Ever Chase in ICC Champions Trophy History
In a thrilling match against England, Australia achieved the highest-ever chase in ICC Champions Trophy history. Josh Inglis’s maiden century helped Australia overcome early setbacks and close the historic chase in Lahore. Here are the top 5 highest chases in ICC Champions Trophy history:
Teams | Chase | Opposition (Year) |
---|---|---|
Australia | 356/5 | England (2025) |
Pakistan | 345/4 | Sri Lanka (2023) |
Ireland | 329/7 | England (2011) |
Bangladesh | 322/4 | Scotland (2015) |
Sri Lanka | 322/3 | India (2017) |