Australia chased down a modest target with ease, led by Steve Smith’s explosive 23 not out off nine balls, securing an eight-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead.
England coach Brendon McCullum admitted they over-prepared, planning to ease up for fresher legs in Adelaide, while captain Ben Stokes urged his team to toughen up in Australia’s unforgiving conditions.
Mitchell Starc earned back-to-back Player of the Match honors for his bowling, as Pat Cummins’ side eyes a whitewash.
So over prepared they couldn’t catch anything? That’s actually where the game was lost.