Lahore, Feb. 22 -- England batter Ben Duckett smashed the highest-ever score in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday.

Duckett accomplished this milestone during his side's campaign opener against Australia at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium.

During the match, Duckett made an explosive 165 runs in 143 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 115.38.

Duckett went past New Zealand's Nathan Astle, who had smashed 145* against the USA at The Oval during the ICC Champions Trophy 2004, previously the highest score in the tournament.

Also, this is the fifth-highest individual score by an England batter in ODIs. The highest score by an England batter in ODIs is by Ben Stokes, who smashed 182 against New Z...