CricketEngland tour of Australia, 2026 · game 5 of 8
Australia vs England 2nd T20I prediction
- Start
- Start time to be confirmed
- Date
- Mon, 23 Nov 2026
- Venue
- Carrara Oval, Queensland
- Format
- T20 International · flat, run-heavy pitch
The case
Who wins AUS vs ENG, and why?
The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.
Why they should win
Australia
- Rated 69% by King Exchange, which is a fair back price of 1.45.
- A projected 26-run cushion in the first-innings total (234 to 208).
- Home conditions: Australia know a flat, run-heavy surface like this better than anyone.
- Marcus Stoinis, their likeliest match-winner (useful with bat and ball).
How they could upset it
England
- 31% to win, which is roughly one game in 3.
- One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
- Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog.
- Sam Curran can win a game single-handed (useful with bat and ball).
By the numbers
How many runs will Australia and England score?
Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at Carrara Oval.
- Australia rated 69%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.45 or longer.
- A pitch that suits batters, with Australia projected to post the higher total.
- Australia have home conditions in their favour.
- KingExch pick
- Australia
- Format
- T20 International
- Pitch
- flat, run-heavy
- Suits
- Batters
- Powerplay (0-6)
- AUS63-73ENG56-66
- Middle Overs (7-15)
- AUS80-92ENG76-86
- Death Overs (16-20)
- AUS74-86ENG59-73
Deciding factors
Which factors will settle this match?
The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.
Pitch read
A batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go. Both teams will lean on the batters, so the deeper attack counts.
Edge: Even
Series pressure
A win puts Australia in charge with 3 games to go. A defeat hands England the momentum.
Edge: Australia
Batting edge
Australia project roughly 26 runs higher in the first-innings total. Over a T20I, a margin like that turns tight games into comfortable ones.
Edge: Australia
How to play it
How should you back or lay AUS vs ENG on King Exchange?
Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.
Back69% chance
Australia1.45
Accept 1.45 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.45 pays ₹145 including your stake.
Lay31% chance
England3.23
Lay only at 3.23 or shorter. At 3.23, a ₹100 lay puts ₹223 at risk to win ₹100.
Three ways to play it · risk rises left to right
AnchorLowest risk
Match odds
Back Australia
69% chance1.45
The headline call. Worth backing only at 1.45 or longer.
ValueBalanced
Australia first-innings total
Over 222.5
60% chance1.67
A 222.5 line leaves roughly 11 runs of headroom against our 234 projection.
Long shotHighest reward
Match odds
Back England
31% chance3.23
The upset needs a stand-out display from a player like Sam Curran.
Match-winners
Who can swing Australia vs England?
Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.
Australia
Marcus Stoinis82
Useful with bat and ball
Mitchell Starc91
Opens the bowling
England
Sam Curran85
Useful with bat and ball
Harry Brook92
Best finisher in the side
What could change
What would change the King Exchange prediction?
Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.
If Marcus Stoinis misses out
Australia would drop by about five points, turning this into a strong lean.
If the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss
More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.
If rain cuts the overs
A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.
The long read
Australia vs England match preview
Game 5 of 8 is where England tour of Australia, 2026 begins to take shape. King Exchange rates Australia as the better-equipped side for a flat, run-heavy T20I surface, at 69%. Australia are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. England's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 31% for them look too low.
On the toss: The toss hardly matters. Both teams will plan for a big score whichever way the coin lands.
“A strong start would make our 31% for them look too low.”
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.
Fixture timeline
Fixture timeline: 2nd T20I
Rest days, travel and what comes next in England tour of Australia, 2026.
The 2nd T20I is staged at Carrara Oval in Queensland on Mon, 23 Nov 2026, game 5 of 8 in the series.
The 1st T20I comes 2 days before this game at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, so the squads travel to Queensland in between. The turnaround is tight, so a fast bowler could be rested.
Next on the calendar: the 3rd T20I, 3 days after this game at The Gabba in Brisbane.
- 21 Nov1st T20I: Australia vs EnglandMelbourne Cricket Ground
- 23 Nov · this match2nd T20I: Australia vs EnglandCarrara Oval
- 26 Nov3rd T20I: Australia vs EnglandThe Gabba
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Who will win the Australia vs England 2nd T20I?
King Exchange expects Australia to win, rating them 69% against 31% for England, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a flat, run-heavy surface at Carrara Oval should play.
What are the fair odds for Australia in the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I?
A 69% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.45 for Australia and 3.23 for England. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.
What time does the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I start in India?
The series window places it on Mon, 23 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) at Carrara Oval, Queensland, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. King Exchange updates this page as soon as it does.
What is the pitch report for Carrara Oval in the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I?
We expect a flat, run-heavy surface that should favour the batters. A batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go.
Should the captain bat or bowl first in the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I?
The toss hardly matters. Both teams will plan for a big score whichever way the coin lands. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.
Can England win the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I?
Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. King Exchange gives England a 31% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or Australia change their best XI.
Why could England upset Australia in the AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I?
31% to win, which is roughly one game in 3. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog. Sam Curran can win a game single-handed (useful with bat and ball).
How should I trade the Australia vs England 2nd T20I on King Exchange?
By King Exchange numbers, back Australia at 1.45 or longer, or lay England at 3.23 or shorter. A lay wins whenever England fail to win; at 3.23, a ₹100 lay carries ₹223 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.
Australia vs England 2nd T20I match kaun jeetega?
King Exchange ke model ke mutabik Australia ka palda bhaari hai: 69%, jabki England ka 31%. Match Mon, 23 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.
AUS vs ENG 2nd T20I ke liye Queensland ki pitch report kya hai?
Humara andaaza hai ki pitch flat, run-heavy rahegi, yaani batting ke liye badhiya pitch hai, bada score ban sakta hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.
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