Australia vs England Match Report, ODI 2026
England beat Australia by 135 runs – 2nd ODI Report
Match report, Sun 15 Nov
England won by 135 runs in the 2nd ODI of the 70th match of 77 in the ODI series at Adelaide Oval. Tom Banton delivered a masterclass with the bat – 121 off 99 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) – to propel England to 355 for 6, before Gus Atkinson dismantled Australia’s chase with a devastating 4 for 28 from 10 overs. Australia’s reply crumbled to 220 all out in 44.3 overs, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the series.
England’s Batting Dominance
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl, but England’s top order seized the initiative immediately. Tom Banton was the centrepiece of the innings, striking at 122 and building crucial partnerships throughout. Ben Duckett fell early for 9 at 19 for 1 in the 4th over, but Joe Root steadied the ship with 62 off 68 balls (5 fours). Root’s dismissal at 156 for 3 in the 27th over brought Harry Brook to the crease, but he departed for just 5 at 175 for 4 after being clean bowled.
The real acceleration came through the middle overs. Jordan Cox provided the perfect foil to Banton, smashing 67 off 49 balls (7 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 137 to propel England from 175 for 4 to 314 for 5 in the 46th over. Will Jacks finished unbeaten on 54 off 40 (4 fours, 1 six), while Sam Curran added late impetus with 14 off 9 (1 six). Gus Atkinson then blasted 13 off just 4 balls (2 sixes) at a strike rate of 325 to push England past 355.
Xavier Bartlett was Australia’s leading bowler with 3 for 72 from 10 overs, while Spencer Johnson took 1 for 61 from 8 and Riley Meredith claimed 1 for 75 from 10. Adam Zampa was miserly with 0 for 54 from 9 overs, but lacked support from the other end.
Australia’s Collapse
Australia’s chase never gained traction. Mitchell Marsh fell for 2 at 13 for 1 in the 3rd over, and Travis Head departed for 7 at 13 for 2 shortly after. Cooper Connolly was out without scoring at 13 for 3, leaving Australia in early trouble.
Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green steadied the innings with a 114-run partnership, with Renshaw making 63 off 74 (6 fours) and Green contributing 64 off 82 (2 sixes). But once Renshaw was lbw at 127 for 4 in the 25th over, the collapse accelerated. Josh Inglis fell for 3 at 29 for 5, and Green was stumped at 173 for 6 in the 35th over.
Jack Edwards was clean bowled for 17 at 169 for 7, and Xavier Bartlett departed for a duck at 169 for 8. Adam Zampa (18 off 15, 1 four, 1 six) and Spencer Johnson (14 off 19, 1 four) offered some resistance lower down, but Australia was already beaten. Riley Meredith finished unbeaten on 17 off 28 (1 six), but it proved academic.
Atkinson’s Masterclass
Gus Atkinson was the architect of Australia’s downfall, claiming 4 for 28 from 10 overs at an economy of 2.8 – a performance of rare quality. Liam Dawson took 2 for 41 from 9 overs, while Jofra Archer claimed 1 for 26 from 8.3 overs with 1 maiden. Sam Curran chipped in with 2 for 38 from 4 overs, and Sonny Baker took 1 for 45 from 8.
Statz MVP: Gus Atkinson (Statz Rating: 207.73)
Gus Atkinson earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 207.73. His 4 for 28 with the ball was the standout performance of the match, backed by a quickfire 13 off 4 with the bat. Atkinson’s combined impact across both disciplines was decisive in England’s commanding victory. Tom Banton was named official Man of the Match for his 121-run innings.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Gus Atkinson (ENG) – Statz Rating: 207.73 | 4/28 from 10 overs plus 13 off 4 with the bat. Dominant all-round display that broke the match open.
- Xavier Bartlett (AUS) – Statz Rating: 90.24 | 3/72 from 10 overs. Australia’s standout bowler on a difficult day.
- Tom Banton (ENG) – Statz Rating: 67.48 | 121 off 99 (SR 122, 12 fours, 4 sixes). Masterful innings that set the tone for England’s total.
- Liam Dawson (ENG) – Statz Rating: 54.57 | 2/41 from 9 overs. Economical and effective in the middle overs.
- Jordan Cox (ENG) – Statz Rating: 50.32 | 67 off 49 (SR 137, 7 fours, 1 six). Explosive middle-order contribution that accelerated the innings.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively in England’s favour when Gus Atkinson struck in his opening spell. Australia’s top order was dismantled early, and by the time Matt Renshaw was lbw at 127 for 4 in the 25th over, the chase was effectively over. Atkinson’s miserly bowling – conceding just 28 runs from 10 overs while taking 4 wickets – set the template for England’s bowlers to strangle Australia’s middle and lower order.
Match Context
This was the 2nd ODI of the 70th match of 77 in the ODI series. England’s 135-run victory is a statement of intent in the series, with Tom Banton‘s batting and Gus Atkinson‘s all-round brilliance proving too much for Australia at Adelaide Oval. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for complete match details, and explore the bet builder for further analysis.
Australia vs England Questions
When is Australia vs England?
Australia vs England starts at 03:30 UK time (09:00 in India) on Sunday 15 November 2026, at Adelaide Oval, part of ODI 2026; this page has the form, the head to head, the ground and the projections for the match.
What is the Australia vs England head to head?
The Australia vs England head to head is level at 13-13 from 26 ODI meetings, and the latest, on 15 November 2026 at Adelaide Oval, was won by England.
What is Australia's recent form?
Australia have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 ODI matches, newest first L W W L L; most recently they lost to England on 15 Nov, 220 to 355/6.
What is England's recent form?
England have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 ODI matches, newest first W L W L L; most recently they beat Australia on 15 Nov, 355/6 to 220.
What is a good score at Adelaide Oval?
A good first-innings score at Adelaide Oval is around 270, the average over its last 8 ODI matches, and the side batting first has won 38% of them, so chasing has had the edge there.