Australia vs England - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
The Statz verdict
England lead this head-to-head 8–6, including the only meeting at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The season batting edge is ENG's, 154.3 runs per game vs 131.8, while ENG's attack takes 7.5 wickets a match, the better bowling unit. They meet on a 47.8% boundary-rate ground averaging 293 total runs.
Head-to-head record
17 meetings · 2007–20243 no results
Season comparison
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Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria
Full ground stats →The last 25 T20 matches here average 293 total runs with a 47.8% boundary rate and 8.2 sixes a match. Seamers concede 7.91 an over against spin's 7.27, and chasing pays: teams batting first win only 24%.
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2018). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Glenn Maxwell 116
Top bowler Kane Richardson 9 wkts
Top scorer Jos Buttler 72
Top bowler Sam Curran 5 wkts
Top performers in this fixture
from 14 H2H meetings
Full squads
Who is playing in Australia vs England?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Australia are likely to field Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw and 7 more, and England Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Australia vs England head-to-head record?
England lead 8–6 from 17 matches.
What is Australia's current form in 2026?
Australia have won 3 and lost 3 from 6 matches in 2026, averaging 131.8 runs per match.
What is England's current form in 2026?
England have won 7 and lost 0 from 8 matches in 2026, averaging 154.3 runs per match.
Where is Australia vs England being played?
Australia vs England is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 21 Nov 2026 at 13:45 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in Australia vs England head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Australia vs England H2H are Jos Buttler (431 runs), Aaron Finch (298 runs), Dawid Malan (281 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Australia vs England head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Australia vs England H2H are Adil Rashid (15 wkts), Chris Jordan (12 wkts), Adam Zampa (10 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for Australia and England?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Harry Brook (390 runs), Jacob Bethell (249 runs), Matt Renshaw (233 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for Australia and England?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Adam Zampa (19 wkts), Jofra Archer (14 wkts), Adil Rashid (14 wkts).
Where are Australia and England in the standings?
Australia are 3rd with 9868 points and England are 2nd with 10186 points.
What is the pitch like at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
At Melbourne Cricket Ground, 72.5% of wickets fall to seam and 22.1% to spin. The average match total is 288.7 runs with a first-innings average of 148.4. There are an average of 7.2 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 25.9% of matches.
What is Australia's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Australia have won 4 and lost 1 from 6 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
What is England's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
England have won 1 and lost 2 from 4 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground.