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England Posts 265 Against Australia at Adelaide

Tom Banton and Joe Root built England's highest second-wicket stand on Australian soil in ODIs, but the innings stalled after Harry Brook's early dismissal.

Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand

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England posted 265 against Australia in the second one-day international at Adelaide Oval, led by Tom Banton's 121 and a 137-run stand with Joe Root. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

England scored 265 runs in the second one-day international against Australia at Adelaide Oval. The total followed a 137-run second-wicket partnership between Tom Banton and Joe Root, England's best such stand on Australian soil in ODIs.

Why it matters

The innings gives England a competitive total after losing the series opener in Perth, when they were bowled out for 131. The result keeps the series open as the teams continue playing.

England reached 265 at Adelaide, up from 131 in Perth, with Tom Banton scoring 121 off 99 deliveries. The extraction does not say how Australia responded or who won the match.

The players

Tom Banton

Tom Banton is an English cricketer who scored 121 off 99 deliveries in the second ODI at Adelaide.

Joe Root

Joe Root is an English batter and former England captain who scored a half-century in the second ODI at Adelaide.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook is an English batter who was dismissed for 5 after attempting a ramp shot in the second ODI at Adelaide.

The details

Tom Banton scored 121 off 99 deliveries, and Joe Root contributed a half-century as the pair added 137 for the second wicket. Harry Brook fell for 5 after attempting a ramp shot off Riley Meredith and was dismissed after 10 balls, while Root was caught by substitute fielder Liam Scott off Cooper Connolly.

Timeline

  1. Series opener in Perth: England bowled out for 131 on a Friday afternoon.

  2. Second ODI at Adelaide Oval: England batted on 15 November 2026.

Season Trajectory

England's 137-run second-wicket stand is its highest on Australian soil in ODIs, giving the tour a clearer benchmark for its batting. The result follows a series opener in Perth in which England was bowled out for 131.

Fans following the series can track the remaining ODIs in Australia for the rest of the tour schedule. The extraction does not list specific travel or ticketing details.

The takeaway

The partnership shows that England's batting can respond after a poor start in a series, and the next matches will show whether that recovery holds. Fans and followers can watch the remaining games for further developments.

Further reading

For more on cricket tours and destinations, see Australia and New Zealand.