Carrara Oval hosts Australia against England in the 2nd T20I, number 5 in an 8-match England tour of Australia, 2026. It is listed for Monday 23 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. Carrara Oval is a small ground with true bounce that tends to produce big scores, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 177–204 for England and 187–215 for Australia.
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.