The Perth Stadium pitch for the 1st ODI should help the bowlers, and bowling first has won six of the seven ODIs played here. Friday, November 13, 2026 is forecast to be cloudy with a 10% chance of rain, 60% humidity and a 21 km/h wind, so a full match looks likely. This is the first match of the three-match ODI series, part of England’s white-ball tour of Australia, which also includes five T20Is.
Mitchell Marsh leads Australia and Harry Brook leads England. The match starts at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST). In India, live TV is on the Star Sports Network and streaming is on JioHotstar.
Perth Stadium Pitch Report for AUS vs ENG 1st ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for bowling, with the chasing side holding the edge |
| Par first-innings score | Around 166 (venue average from a small sample of 7 ODIs) |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay |
| Spinners | Can help control the middle overs |
| Dew and moisture | Humidity is 60% under cloudy skies, which may help the new ball early |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 6 ODIs here and batting first 1 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. Australia have Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Mahli Beardman, while England have Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Jamie Overton |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spin can control the scoring. Australia have Adam Zampa, and England have Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise. The highest total here is 259/10 by England against Australia |
| Second innings | The average is 165, and the highest chase is 185/6 by New Zealand Women against Australia Women |
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How the Pitch Plays at Perth Stadium
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 7 ODIs, with 1 won batting first and 6 won bowling first. The first-innings average is 166 and the second-innings average is 165, so scores are low and the difference between the innings is small.
The highest total here is 259/10 in 47.4 overs by England against Australia, which is also the lowest score defended, since it is the only win batting first. The lowest total is 140/10 in 31.5 overs by Australia against Pakistan. The sample is small and includes at least one women’s ODI, so treat the averages as a guide only.
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Perth Weather Forecast for AUS vs ENG 1st ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Cloudy |
| Temperature | High of 26°C, low of 17°C |
| Rain chance | 10% |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind | 21 km/h |
Rain is unlikely to interrupt play, so a full 50-over game is expected. The temperature is around 25°C at the 11:30 AM start and reaches about 26°C by the afternoon. Cloud cover could help the seamers early, and the wind could affect high shots and catches.
Perth Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 |
| Won batting first | 1 |
| Won bowling first | 6 |
| Average first-innings score | 166 |
| Average second-innings score | 165 |
| Highest total | 259/10 (47.4 overs) by England vs Australia |
| Lowest total | 140/10 (31.5 overs) by Australia vs Pakistan |
| Highest score chased | 185/6 by New Zealand Women vs Australia Women |
| Lowest score defended | 259/10 (47.4 overs) by England vs Australia |
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AUS vs ENG ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | Australia Won | England Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 92 | 65 | 5 |
Figures are as of February 22, 2025.
What Should the Captains Do at Perth Stadium?
Bowl first if the toss is won. Bowling first has won six of seven ODIs here, and the cloudy, humid conditions should help the new ball. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, with Zampa, Rashid and Dawson all in the squads. The chase is helped by a dry forecast, which removes the risk of a revised target. Plan for the 21 km/h wind, which can make high catches harder, and set the field with that in mind.
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