Tom Banton’s second ODI century helps England post massive score against Australia

England came good with the bat during the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia on Sunday at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts won the first game of the series by seven wickets in Perth. Mahli Beardman was named Player of the Match for his 6/24. The 21-year-old was rested for the second match as both teams made one change each.

Opening batter Tom Banton scored his second century in the fifty-over format. The 28-year-old began well and reached his fifty off mere 45 balls with the help of six boundaries and a six. Banton then took another 41 balls to reach his second ODI ton when he pushed Adam Zampa through the off-side for two runs.

The batter was emotionally charged as he raised his bat and removed his helmet to thank the crowd for their appreciation. By the time he reached his hundred, the opening batter had several boundaries and sixes. He took another 12 balls to add 21 more runs to his kitty.

86 BALL HUNDRED IN AUSTRALIA – THIS IS TOM BANTON 😍

– An emotional celebration after completing the Hundred. pic.twitter.com/sPsbTnqs2c

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 15, 2026

Tom Banton defining his 2nd come back to England cricket Team.

86 balls 100

ENG 355/6

In 50 overs#AUSvsENG#Cricketpic.twitter.com/c4LRm2FKCN

— Atul Singh (@atulsingh9018) November 15, 2026

Xavier Bartlett eventually dismissed him for 121 off 99 balls, with Cameron Green completing the catch on the fifth ball of the 35th over. He struck 12 fours and 4 sixes. Earlier, Bartlett gave Australia a good start when Ben Duckett was caught by Cooper Connolly for nine runs off 20 balls.

Veteran batter Joe Root continued his fine form with the bat and became the first Englishman to hit fifty half-centuries in the ODI format. Root was out for 68 when he tried to hit Connolly out of the ground and was caught well by substitute fielder Liam Scott.

Jordan Cox and Will Jacks drive England past 350

Skipper Harry Brook registered yet another failure as he was out for just five runs, with Riley Meredith taking his wicket. When Banton was dismissed, the visitors were placed at 212 runs for the loss of four wickets. It seemed that the visiting side may struggle to post a huge total on the board.

Jordan Cox and Will Jacks joined forces, and the pair added 102 runs for the fifth wicket in 70 balls. Cox became Bartlett’s third wicket of the day after scoring 67 runs off 49 balls with six boundaries and a six. Jacks was not out on 54 as he took England to a mammoth score of 355 for the loss of six wickets from their 50 overs.

Brook’s side have to win this game to stay alive in the series. Sam Curran (14 off nine balls) and Gus Atkinson (13 not out off 4 balls) hit a few lusty blows to give England a fine finish, and now they will hope that their bowlers do a good job during the second innings.