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Australia vs England 1st ODI Preview: Lineups, Pitch Report, and Match Prediction

The opening One Day International between Australia and England is set to take place at Perth Stadium on November 13. With the Men's ODI World Cup less than a year away, both teams are testing their squads and strategies in this early clash.

Team Updates and Lineups

Australia enters with a younger bowling lineup as their main pacers, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are resting before upcoming Tests. Nathan Ellis remains sidelined due to a side strain. The Australian batting will rely on Travis Head, who impressed with a century on this ground last summer during the Ashes series, alongside captain Mitchell Marsh and all-rounders Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly.

England arrives under new leadership with Harry Brook leading the side. They face injury challenges: Josh Tongue returned home with a toe injury, Jos Buttler is unavailable, and Jacob Bethell's participation is doubtful after missing the warm-up game. Their batting looks dangerous with Brook fresh off an explosive 202 from 116 balls, Tom Banton’s consistent form, and Ben Duckett’s recent 167. Jofra Archer is expected to exploit the pace-friendly conditions.

Predicted Lineups

  • Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
  • England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid

Perth Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Perth Stadium has favored bowlers more often than batsmen in ODIs. Out of 7 matches played here, the team batting first has won only once, while the bowling side has taken 6 victories. The average scores are low, with first innings totals averaging 166 runs and second innings around 165.

  • Total Matches: 7
  • Matches Won Batting First: 1
  • Matches Won Bowling First: 6
  • Average 1st Innings Score: 166
  • Average 2nd Innings Score: 165
  • Highest Total Recorded: 259/10 by England vs Australia (47.4 overs)
  • Lowest Total Recorded: 140/10 by Australia vs Pakistan (31.5 overs)
  • Highest Score Chased: 185/6 by New Zealand Women vs Australia Women (59.5 overs)
  • Lowest Score Defended: 259/10 by England vs Australia (47.4 overs)

The pitch favors fast bowlers and rewards batters who play aggressively but with control.

Recent Form and Match Prediction

Both sides have had mixed results recently. Australia has managed just one series win in their last four, losing narrowly to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa. England struggled in the recent Pakistan tri-series, failing to reach the final after three straight losses.

The English batting line-up appears more threatening, especially with Harry Brook’s record-breaking double century and the consistent performances of Tom Banton and Ben Duckett. Jofra Archer’s pace could be a key factor on this quick surface.

We think England holds the edge to win the first ODI at Perth.

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