Australia vs England - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · T20I 2026
Ground snapshot
Top scorer Glenn Maxwell 163
Top bowler Adam Zampa 9 wkts
Top scorer Alex Hales 47
Top bowler Mark Wood 3 wkts
Australia vs England at Sydney Cricket Ground: pitch and ground record
Australia play England at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday 29 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 Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday 29 November 2026, starting at 08:15 UK time (08:15 UTC, 13:45 IST).
What is the pitch like at Sydney Cricket Ground?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Sydney Cricket Ground since Dec 2021 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 306 runs, the first innings averages 167 and teams batting first have won 53%. 66% of wickets fall to pace and 28% to spin.
What is Australia's record at Sydney Cricket Ground?
Australia have won 4 and lost 2 of their 7 matches at Sydney Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 53% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is England's record at Sydney Cricket Ground?
England have won 1 and lost 0 of their 1 match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 53% 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.