Tom Banton’s brilliant 121 off 99 balls powered England to their highest-ever ODI total in Australia before the visitors bowled out the hosts for 220 in Adelaide.

ADELAIDE: England defeated Australia by 135 runs in the second One-Day International (ODI) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, November 15, 2026, to level the three-match series 1-1.

Tom Banton starred with the bat, smashing a magnificent 121 off 99 deliveries as England posted their highest-ever ODI total on Australian soil.

Joe Root, Jordan Cox and Will Jacks also made fluent half-centuries, helping England produce a significant improvement after their disappointing performance in the opening match.

For Australia, Xavier Bartlett was the leading bowler with three wickets, while Cooper Connolly, Riley Meredith and Spencer Johnson claimed one wicket each.

Chasing the target, Australia suffered an early batting collapse, losing their top four for single-digit scores to slump to 29-4.

Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green attempted to revive the innings with a 98-run partnership, with both batters scoring half-centuries.

However, England continued to take wickets, and Australia’s resistance eventually ended at 220 all out, handing the hosts a comprehensive defeat.

The victory brings the three-match series level at 1-1, setting up a decisive final ODI. England will carry renewed confidence into the series decider, while Australia will look to recover their opening-match momentum.