Australia vs England Preview & Prediction | 2nd ODI
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Australia and England meet in the second ODI in Adelaide on Sunday, with the tourists desperate to bounce back from a poor display in Perth.
Date & time:
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Weather: Sunny intervals turning cloudy, with highs of around 18°C and little chance of rain.
How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV
Australia vs England prediction
England were handed a rude awakening in Perth on Friday as they were comprehensively outplayed in all facets of the game. After being bowled out for 131, they watched Australia knock off the runs in just 23.3 overs to win by seven wickets.
England’s batting is going to have to improve significantly if they are to have any chance in Adelaide. Conditions there may favour them more than in Perth, but the top order needs to set a much better platform, with plenty of pressure on Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Harry Brook to put some big scores together.
There is every chance Australia will not change anything for this second match, and their bowling attack will be full of confidence, especially Mahli Beardman, who took 6-24 from an outstanding 7.4 overs.
Despite the early loss of Travis Head, Australia’s chase ended up being more like a warm-up for the hosts, and England’s fast bowlers, as well as their batters, will have to raise their game significantly.
England are, of course, capable of doing that, as this has been a strong format for them. But without Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell, they look significantly weaker, and it is difficult to see anything other than another Australia win.
Australia vs England tip: Australia to win