Series tied as England posts 355/6, Australia falls short at 220

The second T20 of the three‑match series ended in a 135‑run win for England, leaving the series level at 1‑1. England posted a formidable 355 for six at Adelaide Oval after recovering from a precarious 19‑run start.

Opening batsman Tom Banton smashed 121 runs, complemented by Jo Root’s 62 in a 137‑run partnership. The lower order added depth, with Will Jones remaining unbeaten on 54 and Jordan Cox contributing 67. England’s innings featured 12 fours from Banton and a total of 24 boundaries across the team.

Australia could only manage 220 runs in 44.3 overs. Early wickets fell at 13 runs, removing Travis Head, Cooper and captain Mitch Marsh. A counter‑attack by Cameron Green (64) and Matt Renwick (63) produced a 98‑run stand, yet the deficit proved too large.

Bowling highlights saw Javierre Bartlet leading Australian wickets with three, while England’s bowlers shared the rest. The series now heads to Hobart for a decisive third T20 on 18 November, followed by a five‑match T20 series from 21 November to 2 December.