Australia vs England 1st ODI Preview – Aussies to start series with a win in Perth

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Last updated: Tue. 10 Nov. 2026 23:40

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Australia is tipped to win the 1st ODI against England in Perth.
Xavier Bartlett leads a young Australian attack against England's strong batting.
Perth Stadium has produced low first-innings scores, which could favour Australia.

Australia can make a winning start to its three-match ODI series against England when the two nations meet at Perth Stadium on Friday, November 13.

The Australians return to home soil after a disappointing run of results in the 50-over format, having won just two of their past eight bilateral ODI series. However, they have enjoyed considerably more success against England, winning six of the past eight series between the nations, including the last three.

With the 2027 ODI World Cup less than a year away, both sides are looking to establish their preferred combinations, although Australia will be without its established pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

Their absence presents an opportunity for a younger generation of Australian fast bowlers, with Xavier Bartlett set to lead an inexperienced attack alongside the likes of Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards.

England arrives with a powerful batting lineup featuring Harry Brook, Joe Root and Ben Duckett, while the return of Jofra Archer provides a significant boost to its bowling stocks.

Australia's recent ODI form has been inconsistent, and Perth Stadium has not always been a happy hunting ground for the hosts. However, a seven-wicket victory over India at the venue last October ended a run of three consecutive defeats in Perth and should provide some confidence.

The conditions could also play into the hands of Australia's younger fast bowlers, who have an opportunity to make an impression against an England side that has relied heavily on its powerful batting lineup.

Despite England scoring more than 350 runs batting first in five of its past eight ODIs, a high-scoring encounter is far from guaranteed. First-innings scores have averaged just 171 runs across four men's ODIs at Perth Stadium, with the November matches in particular producing relatively modest totals.

Australia looks capable of overcoming its recent inconsistencies and making a winning start to the series, particularly if Bartlett and the inexperienced bowling attack can make early inroads into England's top order.

Bartlett appeals as Australia's leading wicket-taker, having claimed 23 wickets from just 12 ODIs and accounted for more than 23% of his team's wickets in those appearances. England will be looking for another significant contribution from Brook, who recently blasted 202 from 116 deliveries against Sri Lanka. However, Australia's strong top order and the opportunity for its young bowlers to exploit Perth's conditions make the hosts the preferred selection. A relatively low-scoring contest could be on the cards, with Australia backed to claim the opening match.

Australia has won six of its past eight bilateral ODI series against England, including the last three.
First-innings scores have averaged just 171 runs across four men's ODIs at Perth Stadium.
Australia has won only two of its past eight bilateral ODI series overall but defeated India by seven wickets in its most recent ODI in Perth.
Xavier Bartlett has taken 23 wickets in 12 ODIs, accounting for more than 23% of Australia's wickets in those matches.

Head to Head

Australia has enjoyed the better of its recent ODI encounters against England, winning six of the past eight bilateral series between the nations.

The Australians have claimed the past three series, with England's most recent bilateral series success against Australia coming in June 2018, when the hosts completed a comprehensive 5-0 victory.

However, England holds the advantage in the only previous ODI between the nations at Perth Stadium, having recorded a 12-run victory in January 2018.

England posted 259 batting first on that occasion, with Joe Root contributing 62 before Tom Curran produced a match-winning spell of 5/35 to dismiss Australia for 247. Marcus Stoinis top-scored for the hosts with 87, while Andrew Tye claimed five wickets in England's innings.

Perth Stadium has hosted relatively few men's ODIs, and the venue has generally produced low-scoring contests compared with other major Australian grounds.

Australia lost three consecutive ODIs in Perth before finally breaking that sequence against India in October 2025, when the hosts recorded a comfortable seven-wicket victory.

England has enjoyed success in the city, winning three of its past four ODIs in Perth, although Australia's recent dominance in bilateral series between the nations provides encouragement for the home side.

Australia Form & Team News

Australia returns to home soil looking to improve its inconsistent ODI record, having won just six of its 12 matches since its previous home series against India.

The Australians have managed only one bilateral series victory in the past 12 months, completing a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe in September. However, they suffered 2-1 series defeats against Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa, highlighting the difficulties the side has experienced in the 50-over format.

Their most recent series against South Africa ended in another 2-1 defeat, although Australia continues to possess one of the most dangerous opening combinations in international cricket.

Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provide significant firepower at the top of the order, with both boasting outstanding ODI records as openers. Marsh averages 50.7 in the role, while Head averages 49.4, placing them among Australia's most productive opening batters.

Cameron Green and Josh Inglis provide further experience through the middle order, while Matthew Renshaw has established himself as an important player across all three formats following an impressive international campaign.

However, Australia's bowling attack will have a significantly different appearance, with Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested ahead of a demanding Test schedule. Nathan Ellis is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a side strain.

Their absence leaves Xavier Bartlett as the most experienced specialist fast bowler in the squad, despite having played just 12 ODIs.

The Queenslander has made an impressive start to his international career, claiming 23 wickets, including 4/17 on debut against the West Indies in 2024.

Bartlett has also enjoyed an outstanding start to the domestic season, collecting 16 wickets across his opening two Sheffield Shield appearances. His ability to take wickets with the new ball could prove particularly important on a Perth surface expected to offer assistance to the quicks.

Spencer Johnson is another option with international experience, while exciting Western Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman could make his ODI debut at the age of 21.

All-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott are also in contention, particularly with Green unlikely to contribute significantly with the ball as he continues to manage a shoulder complaint.

Edwards impressed during the recent South African series, claiming 5/67 in Johannesburg, and could play an important role with both bat and ball.

Victorian youngster Ollie Peake is another emerging talent pushing for selection. The 20-year-old has already featured in eight ODIs, scoring 210 runs at an average of 30, including a career-best 48 against South Africa in his most recent appearance.

Australia's batting lineup remains strong despite the changes, and the opportunity for its younger bowlers to establish themselves ahead of the World Cup could provide the motivation needed to turn around the team's recent results.

Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.

England Form & Team News

England arrives in Australia following a mixed period in ODI cricket, although the visitors have enjoyed greater success in bilateral series than their opponents.

Harry Brook's side has won its past three multi-match bilateral ODI series, each by a 2-1 margin, and will be attempting to make it four consecutive series victories for the first time since 2018.

England began 2026 with a 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo before recording further successes against India and Sri Lanka on home soil.

However, the visitors endured a disappointing tri-series campaign in Pakistan, losing three consecutive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka before recovering to defeat Sri Lanka in their final appearance.

Despite those inconsistencies, England possesses considerable batting firepower and has scored more than 350 runs when batting first in five of its past eight ODIs.

Captain Harry Brook is the obvious danger following an extraordinary double-century against Sri Lanka during the recent tri-series in Pakistan.

Brook blasted 202 from just 116 deliveries, producing the fastest ODI double-century in history, and will be looking to continue that form against an inexperienced Australian bowling attack.

Ben Duckett has also enjoyed an excellent year, scoring 737 ODI runs in 2026, while Joe Root has contributed 680 runs at an outstanding average of 85.

Root's experience could prove particularly valuable on a Perth surface that has traditionally rewarded disciplined bowling, while Duckett's aggressive approach provides England with another attacking option at the top of the order.

Tom Banton has also forced his way back into calculations following an impressive run of form, recording six scores of 50 or more in his past seven innings, including 126 at The Oval in September.

However, England faces a selection concern surrounding Jacob Bethell, who missed the recent warm-up match against Western Australia and remains doubtful for the series opener.

His potential absence could provide Banton with another opportunity, while Jordan Cox is also in contention to retain the wicketkeeping duties in the absence of Jos Buttler.

England's bowling attack received a significant boost with the return of Jofra Archer, who was rested during the recent trip to Pakistan.

Archer demonstrated his pace during England's warm-up victory over Western Australia at the WACA, claiming 3/34 from eight overs as the visitors dismissed the hosts for 159 after posting 251.

Adil Rashid was equally impressive, taking 4/35, while Jamie Overton collected 2/33 to complete a convincing preparation for the opening ODI.

England will also have Gus Atkinson and Sam Curran available, giving the visitors several options to exploit the pace and bounce traditionally associated with Perth conditions.

However, the visitors must decide whether to play specialist spin options Rashid and Liam Dawson or rely more heavily on their pace attack, with Will Jacks also capable of providing overs through the middle stages.

England certainly has the experience and batting depth to challenge Australia, but its recent inconsistency and reliance on substantial contributions from Brook and its established top order could leave the visitors vulnerable if Australia's younger bowlers strike early.

England Squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root.

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