England turned the ODI series around at Adelaide Oval, beating Australia by 135 runs in the second match to make it 1-1. A big total built on Tom Banton's century was followed by a new-ball spell that left Australia 29/4 inside seven overs, and the chase never recovered.
A platform built by Banton and Root
England finished on 355/6 in their 50 overs. Banton scored 121 from 99 balls, his second ODI hundred, and was named Player of the Match. Joe Root made 62, and the pair put on 137 for the second wicket. That stand gave England control of the innings. Banton fell with the score at 212/4, so the side still needed a strong finish to finish the innings strongly.
Cox and Jacks add the late push
The finish came from the fifth-wicket pair of Jordan Cox and Will Jacks, who added 102 together. Cox made 67 off 49 balls, and Jacks stayed unbeaten on 54 off 40. Their stand took England from a sound position to a total of 355/6, leaving Australia a target of 356.
Atkinson and Baker take the new ball
The chase began badly. Sonny Baker shared the new ball with Gus Atkinson, with Jofra Archer held back for the middle overs, as Sky Sports reported. The change worked quickly. Baker removed Mitch Marsh for 2, and Australia slid to 29/4 inside seven overs. Atkinson finished with 4/28, while Baker ended with 1/45.
Renshaw and Green resist, but Australia fall short
Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green gave the innings some life, each making 63 and sharing 98 for the fifth wicket. Liam Dawson then dismissed both, which ended the recovery. Dawson and Sam Curran took two wickets each, and Australia were bowled out for 220.
Decider in Hobart
Australia had won the opening ODI in Perth by seven wickets, so this result sets up a decider. The third and final ODI is on 18 November at Hobart.
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