Adelaide, Nov. 15 -- Tom Banton struck a commanding century before Gus Atkinson dismantled Australia's top order as England registered a comprehensive 135-run victory in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval to level the three-match series 1-1 on Sunday.

After suffering a heavy defeat in the series opener in Perth, England responded emphatically, posting 355 for six after being asked to bat. Australia were then bowled out for 220, with Atkinson returning career-best figures of four for 28 to set up a series decider in Hobart on Wednesday.

Banton led England's batting effort with a fluent 121 off 99 balls, including 16 boundaries. He found able support in Joe Root, who scored 62 off 68 deliveries, as the pair added 137 runs for the second ...