Australia vs England: Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker impress as tourists level series
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Key Points:
- England secured a commanding 135-run victory over Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide, leveling the series 1-1, thanks to Tom Banton's century (121) and strong bowling performances from Gus Atkinson (4-28) and Sonny Baker.
- England posted their highest ODI total in Australia with 355-6, recovering well from a recent low score of 131, highlighted by a crucial 137-run partnership between Banton and Joe Root (62).
- Australia's batting struggled early, losing four wickets for 29 runs within seven overs, but Cameron Green (64) and Matt Renshaw (63) provided some resistance before England wrapped up the innings at 220 all out.
- The win ended England's seven-match losing streak against Australia in Adelaide and marked a significant turnaround following recent disappointing defeats, suggesting potential for improvement ahead of the World Cup.
- Banton's consistent form as an opener, including four fifties and two hundreds in nine innings, strengthens his case for a permanent spot, while the bowling unit showed promising new-ball options with Baker and Atkinson.
