Australia's Josh Inglis celebrates after scoring century during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and England, in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP)DNA of championsThe lead-up to the tournament was dominated by who was missing from the squad rather than who was in it. But again they showed that whatever XI takes the park in the famous yellow jersey, it still provides a formidable challenge. Chasing 352, they lost their proven match-winners in Travis Head and Steve Smith, but it was their less-heralded players like Matthew Short and Alex Short, and the under-fire Marnus Labuschagne, who made vital contributions while Josh Inglis played one of the greatest ODI innings in a big chase. The fact that they overhauled the target with 15 balls left proved that when the Aussies get on a roll, they are ruthless in putting down their opponents. Australia’s Josh Inglis is congratulated by teammate Glenn Maxwell after scoring century during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and England, in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP | PTI)Even while fielding, they pegged England back from a situation where they looked to be heading to a score of at least 380. They hung in there and even without their first-choice pace attack, did whatever was needed to give their batsmen a chance.Total less than sum of partsGetting more than 350 batting first means the batting side was taken care of, even though they would feel that they should have got a few more. Ben Duckett could have done with better support from the lower-middle order. Apart from him and Joe Root (68), nobody else got to 25. England’s Ben Duckett celebrates after scoring century during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and England, in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP)They have bowlers with pace but on a really flat wicket and dew setting in, they needed a bit more nous and variety. After the first few overs, they only possessed Adil Rashid as a genuine wicket-taking option. Jofra Archer has just returned from a long injury layoff and seemed devoid of confidence after getting hit around a bit. When a partnership is well entrenched, the bowlers don’t seem to be making much impact. Jos Buttler wasn’t an inspiring captain at the 2023 World Cup, and is not doing the job either with the bat or as a leader. Bazball has still to show any tangible results.© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd