Australia will look to wrap up the three-match ODI series against England when the two rivals meet at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon. The hosts lead the series 1-0 after a dominant seven-wicket victory in Perth, but England will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive.
Australia's inexperienced bowling attack exceeded expectations in the opening match, with 21-year-old Mahli Beardman producing a sensational 6-24 on debut. England were dismissed for just 131 before Mitchell Marsh led the Australians to a comfortable victory with a rapid half-century.
The victory was also a welcome distraction from the controversy engulfing Australian cricket, with Usman Khawaja's recent Sandpapergate revelations and Pat Cummins' explosive response dominating headlines in the lead-up to the match.
England, meanwhile, struggled badly with the pace and bounce of Perth, a familiar problem for touring sides playing their first international match in Australia at the venue. The move to the generally more batter-friendly conditions of Adelaide Oval should be welcome news for a talented England batting lineup looking to make amends.
Here's our Australia vs England 2nd ODI preview and tips!
Australia vs England 2nd ODI – Match Details
Match: Australia vs England – 2nd ODI
Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Start Time: 2:30pm AEDT (2:00pm ACDT)
Series: Australia lead 1-0
Australia vs England – Betting Odds & Tips
| Market |
Best Bet |
Odds |
| Match Winner |
England to Win (1 unit) |
$2.10 |
| Top England Runscorer |
Joe Root (0.5 units) |
$4.00 |
| England Team Total |
Over 269.5 Runs (0.5 units) |
$1.88 |
Australia vs England 2nd ODI – Betting Preview
Australia Overcome Off-Field Distractions to Dominate Perth
It has been a turbulent week for Australian cricket, with the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal back in the headlines following revelations in Usman Khawaja's autobiography.
Khawaja suggested that knowledge of the ball-tampering plan extended beyond the players who were ultimately punished, prompting a furious response from Test captain Pat Cummins. In a lengthy press conference on Friday, Cummins strongly denied knowing about the use of sandpaper and described the suggestion that he helped devise the scheme as "complete and utter nonsense".
Former vice-captain David Warner has also weighed into the controversy in support of Khawaja, adding another layer to an uncomfortable period for Australian cricket.
Despite the distractions, Australia's ODI side appeared completely unaffected in Perth, delivering one of its most emphatic performances in recent times.
Much of the pre-series discussion had centred on Australia's decision to rest Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, leaving an inexperienced pace attack to face England's powerful batting lineup. However, Mahli Beardman quickly turned those concerns into excitement with an extraordinary six-wicket haul on debut.
Beardman's pace and aggression proved too much for England, while Spencer Johnson also impressed with three wickets. Australia then made short work of the modest target, with Mitchell Marsh blasting a 29-ball half-century as the hosts reached 132-3 in just 23.3 overs.
The Australians will take enormous confidence from that performance, although their middle order was barely tested. Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw give Australia plenty of batting depth, but England will be hoping to apply significantly more pressure in Adelaide.
England Struggle With Perth's Pace and Bounce
England's batting collapse in Perth was a disappointing start to the series, but perhaps not an entirely surprising one given the conditions.
Touring teams arriving in Australia have often found the pace and bounce of Perth difficult to handle, particularly early in a tour before they have fully adjusted to the quicker Australian surfaces.
England were no exception on Friday. Their batters struggled to deal with the extra bounce and speed generated by Australia's young fast bowlers, with several players looking uncomfortable against the short ball.
England coach Brendon McCullum admitted after the match that his side had failed to adapt quickly enough to the conditions, and the scorecard told the story. England were reduced to 55-4 and never recovered, eventually being dismissed for 131 in just 33.4 overs.
Harry Brook managed only one run, while Joe Root was dismissed for 17 in his 200th ODI. Ben Duckett also failed to make an impact, leaving England without the substantial top-order contribution they needed.
However, one poor performance should not overshadow the quality of England's batting lineup. Brook recently smashed 202 from just 116 deliveries against Sri Lanka, while Root has been one of the most consistent ODI batters in world cricket this year.
England will be expecting a considerably better performance in Adelaide, where the conditions should be more favourable for their attacking style of batting.
Adelaide Oval Should Suit England's Batters
The move from Perth Stadium to Adelaide Oval could make a significant difference to the second ODI.
While Perth is renowned for its steep bounce and lively pace, Adelaide generally offers a truer batting surface, with more consistent bounce and opportunities for stroke-making once batters become established. That should be particularly welcome news for England's top order, who were unable to settle against the Australian quicks in Perth.
Adelaide Oval's relatively short square boundaries also reward aggressive batting, and England have several players capable of taking advantage. Brook and Duckett are dangerous when given opportunities to free their arms, while Root's ability to rotate the strike and find gaps should make him particularly valuable through the middle overs.
There will still be challenges for England, particularly against the new ball and potentially under lights in the day-night fixture. However, they should find conditions more conducive to building partnerships and posting a competitive total.
Australia's young bowling attack will again be dangerous, but expecting another collapse of Perth proportions would be optimistic. England have the batting talent to respond strongly, and the change of venue provides a compelling reason to expect a much closer contest.
Australia vs England – Best Bets
Australia were outstanding in Perth, but the emphatic nature of their victory appears to have pushed England out to an attractive price for the second ODI.
The visitors remain a dangerous side with considerable experience in both departments. Root, Brook and Duckett are unlikely to collectively struggle as badly as they did in the opening match, particularly on a more predictable Adelaide surface.
England also have the bowling resources to trouble Australia's aggressive top order. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson offer genuine wicket-taking potential, while the visitors have several spin options available depending on their final selection.
Australia deserve favouritism on home soil, but $1.72 looks relatively short given the quality of the opposition and the absence of their established fast-bowling trio.
England's batting should be much better suited to Adelaide than Perth, and the $2.10 available makes the visitors an appealing value selection to level the series.
Best Bet
England to Win
$2.10 (1 unit)
Player Bet: Joe Root Top England Runscorer ($4.00)
England need a stabilising influence after their batting collapse in Perth, and Joe Root looks the most likely candidate to provide it.
The experienced right-hander has been in excellent ODI form throughout 2026, scoring 680 runs at an average of 85 heading into the series. His ability to build an innings and accumulate runs without taking unnecessary risks could be particularly important in Adelaide.
Root managed just 17 in Perth, but the more consistent bounce at Adelaide Oval should suit his technically sound approach. While Brook and Duckett offer greater explosive potential, Root looks a strong candidate to anchor England's innings and produce a substantial score.
At $4.00, he appeals as a reasonable selection to finish as England's leading runscorer.
Player Bet
Joe Root Top England Runscorer
$4.00
Team Total Bet: England Over 269.5 Runs ($1.88)
England's 131 in Perth was a disastrous performance, but there are good reasons to expect a substantial improvement in Adelaide.
The visitors struggled to handle the pace and bounce of Perth Stadium, and the more consistent batting conditions at Adelaide Oval should give their top order a better opportunity to build partnerships.
England have shown their ability to post big ODI totals, scoring 350 or more when batting first in five of their eight matches immediately preceding this series. Their aggressive approach can lead to collapses, but it also makes them capable of scoring quickly when conditions are favourable.
Australia's young pace attack was outstanding in Perth, but repeating that performance will be difficult. If England can negotiate the opening powerplay and establish partnerships through the middle overs, a total of 270 or more is well within reach.
The over 269.5 runs market at $1.88 appeals as an alternative way to back an England batting revival, although the bet is vulnerable to a rain-shortened innings or another early collapse.
Team Total Bet
England Over 269.5 Runs
$1.88
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