In an ICC event you want to have an impact and make the team win: Inglis

Australia’s Josh Inglis plays a shot.
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As a packed Gaddafi Stadium chanted his name, Josh Inglis went on to score his maiden ODI century and also helped Australia complete the highest successful chase in ICC men’s tournament history.

And, the batter admitted that it was a ‘very special feeling’ to come up with a ton and pave the way for the team’s record-breaking win in the ICC Champions Trophy.

“It’s very special. We knew how we started the World Cup in 2023 and I think in an ICC event you want to have an impact and make the team win a game,” Inglis said, adding with a smile that he will reflect on the innings later.

With the dew settling in, the Australian camp decided to take the game deep enough as it would be tough on the bowlers, and Inglis managed to execute the plans to perfection.

However, he said that the partnership between Matthew Short and Marnus Labuschagne set the stage for Australia. “The partnership between Shorty and Marnus set the platform,” he said, adding that while batting at the end with Glenn Maxwell, he did not look at the scoreboard. “Because, we know what Maxi can do,” Inglis added.

Meanwhile, England captain Jos Buttler said that his team will learn from the mistakes and move on, hoping to bounce back. “ They put together a really nice partnership. They played well. We needed to try and break that.” Buttler said.

The skipper also lauded Ben Duckett for his record innings. The left-hander notched up the highest score in the history of the tournament. “Duckett played fantastically well. He’s been great over the years. We will let the dust settle on this game and look ahead,” Buttler said.

England will take on Afghanistan in the next game at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, while Australia faces South Africa in Rawalpindi a day earlier.