Adelaide Oval hosts Australia against England in the 2nd ODI, number 2 in an 8-match England tour of Australia, 2026. It is listed for Sunday 15 November 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. Australia have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Adelaide Oval is a true pitch with short square boundaries that suits stroke-makers, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 305–355 for Australia and 301–351 for England.
Summer heat dries the surface, so bounce holds up and the outfield stays quick. The toss lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.