England posted 355 for 6 in the second one-day international against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, 15 November 2026, setting the hosts 356 runs to win the match and seal the three-match series.
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, but England's batters made them pay. Tom Banton led the way with 121 off 99 balls, and Joe Root made 62 off 68 balls, as England recovered from a crushing defeat in the first match to post a formidable total.
England lost Ben Duckett early, caught for 9 off Xavier Bartlett, but Banton and Root then added 137 runs for the second wicket in 136 balls. The partnership was the highest second-wicket stand by an England pair against Australia in Australia, and it steadied England after their collapse in Perth.
Banton reached his fifty off 45 balls and his hundred off 86 balls, finishing with 12 fours and four sixes before he was caught by Cameron Green off Bartlett, having hit back-to-back sixes off the same bowler. Jordan Cox passed fifty in the middle order, and Will Jacks finished unbeaten on 54, with Gus Atkinson unbeaten on 13, as England added 102 runs for the fifth wicket through Jacks and Cox.
Bartlett was Australia's most successful bowler with three wickets, while Riley Meredith, who replaced the rested Mahli Beardman, took one wicket for 75 runs in his 10 overs. Cooper Connolly dismissed Root, caught by substitute fielder Liam Scott.
The total was a complete contrast to the first ODI in Perth on Friday, 13 November, when England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs and Australia chased down 132 for 3 in 23.3 overs to win by seven wickets, with 159 balls to spare. Debutant Mahli Beardman took 6 for 24 in that match, the best figures by an Australian on one-day debut.
Beardman was rested for the second ODI because of the 48-hour turnaround between matches, with Australia confirming he would return for the third ODI in Hobart on Wednesday. Meredith came into the side in his place.
Australia now need 356 runs to win the match and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, which would also give them a fourth straight bilateral one-day series win over England. England must defend their total to level the series 1-1 and take it to a decider in Hobart. At the time of writing, Australia's chase had not yet produced a result.
Key Questions
What is the score in the AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI? England scored 355 for 6 in 50 overs at Adelaide Oval. Australia need 356 runs to win the match and the series.
Who scored the most runs for England in the 2nd ODI? Tom Banton top-scored with 121 off 99 balls. Joe Root made 62, and Will Jacks finished unbeaten on 54.
Who won the 1st ODI between Australia and England? Australia won the first ODI in Perth by seven wickets, bowling England out for 131 and chasing 132 for 3. Mahli Beardman took 6 for 24 on debut.
Why is Mahli Beardman not playing in the 2nd ODI? Beardman was rested for the second ODI because of the 48-hour turnaround after his debut. He will return for the third ODI in Hobart on Wednesday.
When is the 3rd ODI between Australia and England? The third and final ODI of the series is in Hobart on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.