England tour of Australia, 2026, match 2 of 8
Australia vs England 2nd ODI prediction
Our pick, what the pitch will do, how the innings should build, and three bets at different risk levels.
63%Australia
37%England
Quick overview
- Our pick: Australia to win, a 63% chance in our model.
- Conditions at Adelaide Oval: A true surface with good pace and carry, and a quick outfield.
- Series momentum: 6 games remain after this, so a win would give Australia the upper hand in the series.
- Safest bet: Australia (Match winner), about a 63% chance.
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm on the day.
Who will win the AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI?
Malik Mumbai backs Australia to beat England in the 2nd ODI at Adelaide Oval, rating their chances at 63%. We expect Australia to make around 332 and England around 328 on a pitch that helps the batters. Play starts Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 19:30 IST.
- Our pick
- Australia, 63%
- Format
- ODI, 50 overs
- Pitch helps
- Batters
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Conditions at Adelaide Oval
A true surface with good pace and carry, and a quick outfield. Bowlers will rely on variations, and par scores run high. Both teams' batters should enjoy it.
Helps Even
Series momentum
6 games remain after this, so a win would give Australia the upper hand in the series.
Helps Australia
Batting depth
With 4 runs between the projected totals, the batting units are evenly matched, so look for a match-winning knock.
Helps Even
What will Australia and England score?
How we expect each innings to build, phase by phase, on a flat / high-scoring surface at Adelaide Oval.
Australia England
- Powerplay (0-10)
- AUS50-60ENG51-63
- Middle Overs (11-40)
- AUS167-187ENG171-189
- Death Overs (41-50)
- AUS91-109ENG82-100
First-innings scoreAUS 308-356/ENG 304-352
Best bets for AUS vs ENG
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 63%
Match winner
Australia
The most likely result on our numbers. Short odds mean a small return, so size the stake accordingly.
Value
Our chance 56%
Australia first-innings score
Over 317.5 runs
Our projection for Australia is about 332, comfortably above 317.5, so a quiet start shouldn't sink it.
Long shot
Our chance 23%
Top batter
Cameron Green (Australia)
Balances the XI. This market pays long odds, which is why a small stake makes sense.
Who can swing Australia vs England?
Our impact rating is how likely each player is to change the result. XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Australia
- Cameron GreenBalances the XI87impact
- Marnus LabuschagneFast starter at the top82impact
England
- Chris WoakesTrusted at the end of the innings94impact
- Liam LivingstoneBalances the XI85impact
Match preview
Match 2 of 8 in England tour of Australia, 2026 brings the sides back together. Australia know these grounds well, which is built into our numbers. Our projection gives Australia a 63% chance, built on team strength, recent scoring at Adelaide Oval and a flat / high-scoring surface. The gap is real, but cricket gives underdogs a way back through one good spell. Wait for the team sheets before placing anything.
The toss: The toss barely matters. Both captains will back their batters to post or chase a big score.
Where the 2nd ODI fits in the series
Rest days, travel and what comes next in England tour of Australia, 2026.
The 2nd ODI is match 2 of 8, played at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Sun, 15 Nov 2026.
It comes 3 days after the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium in Perth, so both squads travel to Adelaide in between. The gap is long enough for full-strength XIs, so squad rotation should be limited.
Next, the 3rd ODI is 3 days after this one at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Adelaide Oval hosts 1 other match on our calendar: 2nd Test: Australia vs New Zealand (19 Dec).
- 12 Nov1st ODI: Australia vs EnglandPerth Stadium
- 15 Nov2nd ODI: Australia vs EnglandAdelaide OvalThis match
- 18 Nov3rd ODI: Australia vs EnglandBellerive Oval
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AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who is favourite to win Australia vs England?
Australia are favourites. Malik Mumbai rates their chance of winning the 2nd ODI at 63%, with England on 37%. The projection weighs team strength, home advantage and the flat / high-scoring conditions at Adelaide Oval.
What time does the AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI start in India?
The 2nd ODI is scheduled for Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 19:30 IST India time, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Series dates can move, so confirm on the day.
What is Malik Mumbai's best bet for AUS vs ENG?
Australia to win is the safer option at 63%. The value pick is australia first-innings score over 317.5 runs at 56%. Never stake more than you can afford to lose.
What is the pitch like in Adelaide?
It should help the batters: we class the surface as flat / high-scoring for this ODI, with Australia projected at 308-356 and England at 304-352.
Should the toss winner bat or bowl first in AUS vs ENG?
The toss barely matters. Both captains will back their batters to post or chase a big score. The toss happens about 30 minutes before the 19:30 IST start, and both XIs are named then.
What happens if it rains during Australia vs England?
Rain brings in DLS for a revised target, and too few overs means a no-result. Settlement then follows each site's rules for the market. Look at the forecast for Adelaide on match day.
Australia vs England match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Australia favourite hain, 63% chance ke saath, aur England ka chance 37% hai. Match Sun, 15 Nov 2026 ko 19:30 IST par shuru hoga. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Adelaide ki pitch report kya hai?
Hum is pitch ko flat / high-scoring rate karte hain, isliye batters ke liye achha hai aur bada score ban sakta hai. Toss aur playing XI ka faisla match se lagbhag 30 minute pehle hota hai.
Is there home advantage in the 2nd ODI?
Yes, Australia are at home. Knowing the ground and the conditions is worth a few percentage points, and it is included in our 63% rating for Australia.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.