Australia vs. England is the first match of the three-match ODI series on England’s 2026-27 tour of Australia. It is played today, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium) in Perth. The series is followed by five T20 Internationals, and both teams are using it to prepare for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, have rested their big three quicks (Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins), so the bowling attack is inexperienced. England, led by Harry Brook, arrive with a batting line-up in superb form: Brook has just made the fastest double-century in ODI history, and Joe Root is about to play his 200th ODI. Perth’s own Mahli Beardman will make his ODI debut in front of a home crowd.
England Tour of Australia 2026 – 1st ODI Match Details
Event: England tour of Australia 2026-27
Match: Australia vs. England, 1st ODI (AUS vs ENG)
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM AWST / 8:30 AM PKT / 9:00 AM IST / 03:30 GMT (2:30 PM AEDT)
Venue: Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth, Western Australia
Match Type: Day/Night, 50 overs per side
Captains: Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Harry Brook (England)
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
ODI Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Friday, November 13 | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd ODI | Sunday, November 15 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | Wednesday, November 18 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Five T20Is follow between November 21 and December 2.
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TV and streaming) | Foxtel, Kayo | Official broadcasters |
| Australia (Radio) | ABC, SEN, Triple M | Ball-by-ball radio coverage |
| India | FanCode | FanCode lists the match page, but please confirm your local platform |
I could not confirm the broadcasters for Pakistan, the UK and other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on cricket.com.au, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz and Sofascore. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
World Cup preparation: The 2027 World Cup is less than a year away, so both teams are looking for answers about their best XI and combinations.
Australia’s inexperienced attack: With Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins rested, and Nathan Ellis and Billy Stanlake unavailable, Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson lead the attack, with Mahli Beardman making his ODI debut.
England’s batting form: Harry Brook has just made the fastest double-century in ODI history, and Ben Duckett scored 167 recently. Tom Banton has six fifties in seven innings, and Root has 680 ODI runs at an average of 85 this year.
Joe Root’s 200th ODI: Root is about to play his 200th ODI, a rare milestone.
Australia’s strong recent record: Australia have won 8 of the last 10 ODIs against England and their last three bilateral ODI series, including a 3-2 win in England in 2024. They also beat England 4-1 in the 2025-26 Ashes.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find full betting odds, but one preview lists England at about 2.05 as the value pick, with Harry Brook as top batter at about 2.25. Another preview backs Australia because Head and Marsh have a proven record at Perth Stadium and Zampa controls the middle overs.
Smart Pick: England’s batting is in great form, but Perth Stadium has been a low-scoring ground for ODIs, with an average first-innings score of only 171 in four men’s ODIs.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth
Pitch: Teams have averaged only 171 in the first innings in four men’s ODIs here, the lowest of any ground in Australia that has hosted more than one match. Fast bowlers usually get bounce and pace.
Weather: Perth is expected to be mostly sunny.
Current Form: Australia
Australia have a new-look bowling attack and a strong batting core.
- Ashes 2025-26: Won 4-1 against England
- Beat England 3-2 in the 2024 ODI series in England
- Won 8 of the last 10 ODIs against England
- Resting Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins for this series
Australia Squad (key names): Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Liam Scott, Ollie Peake
Current Form: England
England arrive with a batting line-up in great form, and they have scored 350+ in five of their last eight ODIs when batting first.
- Harry Brook made the fastest double-century in ODI history
- Ben Duckett scored 167 recently
- Tom Banton has six fifties in seven innings
- Joe Root has 680 ODI runs at 85 this year
- Jacob Bethell is out of the tour with a knee injury
England Squad (key names): Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jordan Cox (wk), Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root
Head-to-Head Summary
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Recent ODI record | Australia won 8 of the last 10 |
| Recent ODI series | Australia won the last three bilateral series |
| Last ODI series in England (2024) | Australia won 3-2 |
| Last ODI meeting at Perth (2018) | England won, batting first and scoring 259 |
| 2025-26 Ashes | Australia won 4-1 |
I could not find a complete all-time ODI record, so the table shows the confirmed recent results only.
Probable Playing XI (Not Confirmed)
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Matthew Renshaw, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman, Adam Zampa
England: Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson or Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer
Neither captain had named the final XI before the toss, except that Beardman will play for Australia. England must decide which spinner to pick (Dawson or Rashid).
Team Analysis: Australia
Strengths
- A powerful batting core of Head, Marsh, Green, Inglis and Connolly
- Adam Zampa controls the middle overs with leg-spin
- Strong home record and recent success against England
- Head’s powerplay hitting at Perth Stadium can set up a big total
Weaknesses
- Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins are rested, so the pace attack is inexperienced
- Beardman is making his ODI debut
- England’s batting is in outstanding form
- Some pressure off the field in the build-up to the series
Key Players
- Travis Head (Opener): A destructive powerplay hitter who can win a match quickly.
- Mitchell Marsh (Captain, All-rounder): Leads the team and bats at No. 2.
- Cameron Green (All-rounder): Adds balance with bat and ball.
- Adam Zampa (Leg-spinner): Australia’s best option to slow England’s batters.
- Mahli Beardman (Fast Bowler): 21 years old, making his ODI debut in his hometown.
Team Analysis: England
Strengths
- A batting line-up in great form (Brook, Duckett, Banton, Root)
- Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton give a quick pace attack
- Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson offer spin options
- Sam Curran and Will Jacks add all-round depth
- Scored 350+ in five of their last eight ODIs when batting first
Weaknesses
- Jacob Bethell is out through injury, and another young player was sent home earlier in the tour
- Australia have won most recent ODI meetings
- Perth Stadium has been low-scoring, so England’s high-scoring approach may be tested
- A decision between Dawson and Rashid is still open
Key Players
- Harry Brook (Captain, Batter): Has just made the fastest double-century in ODI history.
- Joe Root (Batter): 680 ODI runs at an average of 85 this year, playing his 200th ODI.
- Ben Duckett (Opener): Scored 167 recently.
- Tom Banton (Opener): Six fifties in seven innings.
- Jofra Archer (Fast Bowler): The new-ball weapon who can take early wickets at Perth.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is England’s top order vs Australia’s inexperienced pace attack. Bartlett, Johnson and Beardman have not faced a batting line-up in this kind of form, so Duckett, Banton, Root and Brook could take the match away if they get a start.
The second battle is Joe Root and Adil Rashid vs Adam Zampa. Zampa’s leg-spin in overs 25 to 40 is Australia’s best chance of slowing England down, and he will target Root.
Finally, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh vs Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the powerplay. Head can score quickly, and Archer’s pace and bounce at Perth Stadium could take early wickets.
FAQs
When is Australia vs England 1st ODI?
Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM AWST. That is 8:30 AM PKT and 9:00 AM IST.
Where is the match being played?
Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth, Western Australia.
Who captains each team?
Mitchell Marsh captains Australia and Harry Brook captains England.
Who is making his ODI debut?
Mahli Beardman, a 21-year-old fast bowler from Perth, will make his ODI debut for Australia.
Is Joe Root playing his 200th ODI?
Yes, Root is about to play his 200th ODI.
Why are Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins not playing?
Australia have rested their big three quicks for this series.
How many ODIs are in the series?
Three: Perth (November 13), Adelaide (November 15) and Hobart (November 18). Five T20Is follow.
What is the recent head-to-head record?
Australia have won 8 of the last 10 ODIs against England.