Australia vs England - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · T20I 2026
Ground snapshot
| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS vs AS 13 Jan 2026 | 83/10 (19.3) | 86/4 (15.1) | 169 |
| MLS vs SS 08 Jan 2026 | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | 257 |
| MLS vs MR 04 Jan 2026 | 173/9 (20) | 177/6 (19.5) | 350 |
| MLS vs HH 18 Dec 2025 | 158/9 (20) | 159/2 (16) | 317 |
| AUS vs IND 31 Oct 2025 | 125/10 (18.4) | 126/6 (13.2) | 251 |
Top scorer Glenn Maxwell 116
Top bowler Kane Richardson 9 wkts
Top scorer Jos Buttler 72
Top bowler Sam Curran 5 wkts
Australia vs England at Melbourne Cricket Ground: pitch and ground record
Australia play England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday 21 November in T20I 2026. England lead the head-to-head 8-6 from 17 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Australia vs England being played?
Australia vs England is being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday 21 November 2026, starting at 08:15 UK time (08:15 UTC, 13:45 IST).
What is the pitch like at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground since Jan 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 301 runs, the first innings averages 156 and teams batting first have won 30%. 66% of wickets fall to pace and 29% to spin.
What is Australia's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
Australia have won 4 and lost 1 of their 6 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 30% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is England's record at Melbourne Cricket Ground?
England have won 1 and lost 2 of their 4 matches at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 30% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in Australia vs England?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 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 Jos Buttler, Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook, Tom Banton and 7 more. The 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, with 3 draws or no-results. They last met at Old Trafford on 15 Sep 2024: Match abandoned without a ball bowled.
What is Australia's current form in 2026?
Australia have won 3 and lost 3 of their 6 matches in 2026, averaging 131.8 runs per match and conceding 167. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is England's current form in 2026?
England have won 10 and lost 0 of their 11 matches in 2026, averaging 160 runs per match and conceding 150.5. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
Who are the top run-scorers in Australia vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 17 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Australia vs England meetings are Jos Buttler (England, 431 runs), Aaron Finch (Australia, 298 runs) and Dawid Malan (England, 281 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Australia vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 17 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Australia vs England meetings are Adil Rashid (England, 15 wickets), Chris Jordan (England, 12 wickets) and Adam Zampa (Australia, 10 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Australia and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Harry Brook (England, 432 runs in 9 innings), Jos Buttler (England, 372 runs in 9 innings) and Matt Renshaw (Australia, 233 runs in 8 innings). Harry Brook's latest innings: 114, 23 and 33.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Australia and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Adam Zampa (Australia, 19 wickets in 10 innings), Jofra Archer (England, 12 wickets in 8 innings) and Adil Rashid (England, 12 wickets in 10 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.