AUS vs ENG second ODI: Tom Banton’s century powers England to 355-6 against Australia
England posted a strong total of 355-6 in the second ODI against Australia, led by Tom Banton's century. The performance marks a significant recovery for England following their defeat in the series opener.
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Adelaide Tom Banton's century and fifties from Joe Root, Jordan Cox and Will Jacks lifted England to 355-6 in its innings in the second one-day cricket international on Sunday. Put in to bat after Australia won the toss, Banton took full advantage of the typical batting-friendly conditions at Adelaide Oval as he scored a brilliant 121 off 99 balls for his second ODI hundred in just his 16th game. Two days after being humbled for 132 at Perth in a seven-wicket defeat to begin the three-game series on Friday (November 13, 2026), England were far better with the bat on a flat Adelaide wicket with its characteristic short square boundaries After losing Ben Duckett (9) early caught off Xavier Bartlett in the fifth over, Root and Banton then combined to frustrate the Aussies in a superb 135-run partnership until Root (62) top edged a pull shot for a simple catch…
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