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Our AUS vs ENG Fantasy Team Prediction focuses on Australia’s changed pace attack and England’s returning ODI options.
Australia play England in the first ODI of the 2026 tour at Perth Stadium. Both teams are looking ahead to the next ODI World Cup. Australia have a fresh bowling group because Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood are rested. Nathan Ellis is still recovering from a side strain. England bring Jofra Archer back for the ODI series. Australia squad update | England squad announcement
Australia’s recent ODI record has been mixed. Their last-10 sequence was W L L W W W W L L L. They won the Zimbabwe series 3-0 but lost their next series against South Africa 2-1. England lost three matches in the Pakistan tri-series before beating Sri Lanka in the final league match. That last win came by 55 runs. Recent form source | England last ODI scorecard
The main fantasy question is role certainty. Australia’s top order offers strong batting opportunity through Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Josh Inglis. Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson are the clearer pace options. England offer high-upside batting through Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, and Joe Root. Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer bring wicket-taking upside. Green is a stronger pick if he is cleared to bowl.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs England, 1st ODI |
| Series | England Tour Of Australia, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM IST / 3:30 AM GMT / 11:30 AM AWST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Format | ODI, day/night, 50 overs |
| Match number | ODI no. 5063 on ESPNcricinfo |
| Status | Upcoming at the 10 November 2026 cutoff |
Official Cricket Australia fixture details | BBC schedule
Team Form: Australia
| Recent completed sample | Result or note |
|---|---|
| South Africa ODIs, September 2026 | Australia lost the series 1-2. They won the third ODI by 45 runs under DLS. Series page |
| South Africa 1st ODI, 24 September | South Africa won by 67 runs. Mitchell Marsh scored 60. Scorecard |
| Previous 10 ODIs | W L L W W W W L L L, most recent first. Cricket Australia form guide |
Team Form: England
| Recent completed sample | Result or note |
|---|---|
| Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, October 2026 | England finished 1-3. Series page |
| England vs Sri Lanka, 29 October | England won by 55 runs. Ben Duckett scored 167 and Liam Dawson took four wickets. Scorecard |
| Western Australia tour match, 7 November | England won by 92 runs. This was a practice match and not an ODI international. Match report |
Pitch Report
Perth Stadium has a fast and bouncy ODI profile in the available evidence. England coach Brendon McCullum described the Optus surface as like batting on a trampoline because of the extra bounce. New-ball seamers can stay in the game. Batters who handle bounce can score quickly. Cricket Australia pitch report
The available Perth Stadium ODI record is small. It includes matches in 2018, 2024, and 2025. No numerical average is used here because the sample is limited and the match conditions differ. Perth ODI records
Head To Head: ODI Sample
The clear venue sample is the last completed Australia-England ODI at Perth Stadium. England beat Australia by 12 runs on 28 January 2018. Joe Root scored 62. Tom Curran took 5-35. This is a single historical venue sample, not an all-time head-to-head record. 2018 Perth scorecard
Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Renshaw, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, and Mahli Beardman. This follows the probable XI in the Cricket Australia preview. Green’s bowling workload remains uncertain. Australia probable XI source
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker, and Adil Rashid. Jacob Bethell is a squad member but remains doubtful for this match after missing the warm-up. Jordan Cox is another wicketkeeping option. England availability update
Six Provisional Fantasy Scenario Teams
These are editorial scenarios from the verified ODI squads. They are not confirmed app teams. They do not use app credits or claim app eligibility. Select only players who appear in the confirmed XI.
Team 1: Home Top-Order Control
Australia’s top order uses Perth conditions and Bartlett attacks with the new ball.
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WK: Josh Inglis, Tom Banton
BAT: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook
AR: Cameron Green, Sam Curran
BOWL: Xavier Bartlett, Jofra Archer, Adam Zampa
Captain: Travis Head · Vice-Captain: Harry Brook
Risk: This build needs Australia’s senior batters to handle Archer’s first spell.
Team 2: England Spin And Chase
England’s top order builds a chase while Dawson and Rashid attack the middle overs.
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WK: Alex Carey, Jordan Cox
BAT: Matthew Renshaw, Joe Root
AR: Cooper Connolly, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson
BOWL: Spencer Johnson, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
Captain: Joe Root · Vice-Captain: Adil Rashid
Risk: Australia’s pace can reduce the value of this England-heavy script if it strikes early.
Team 3: Australia Pace And Power
Australia’s power batters set the platform and Beardman adds raw pace alongside Zampa.
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WK: Josh Inglis, Jordan Cox
BAT: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Harry Brook, Joe Root
AR: Cameron Green, Sam Curran
BOWL: Mahli Beardman, Adam Zampa, Jofra Archer
Captain: Mitchell Marsh · Vice-Captain: Jofra Archer
Risk: Beardman’s ODI debut and Green’s bowling workload are both uncertain.
Team 4: England Pace Pressure
England’s quicks win the powerplay and their top order converts the advantage.
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WK: Josh Inglis, Tom Banton
BAT: Travis Head, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook
AR: Cameron Green, Sam Curran, Will Jacks
BOWL: Xavier Bartlett, Jofra Archer, Adam Zampa
Captain: Ben Duckett · Vice-Captain: Xavier Bartlett
Risk: This needs England’s pace group to make early inroads before Australia’s batters settle.
Team 5: Marsh And Wicket-Takers
Australia controls the innings through Marsh and Head while the bowlers attack late.
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WK: Alex Carey, Tom Banton
BAT: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Joe Root
AR: Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Liam Dawson
BOWL: Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Jofra Archer
Captain: Mitchell Marsh · Vice-Captain: Adam Zampa
Risk: Marsh’s all-round value falls if he does not bowl and England’s middle order bats deep.
Team 6: Balanced Bounce Cover
Both top orders contribute and the team covers pace, bounce, and middle-over spin.
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WK: Josh Inglis, Jordan Cox
BAT: Matthew Renshaw, Harry Brook, Joe Root
AR: Oliver Peake, Cameron Green, Will Jacks
BOWL: Mahli Beardman, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson
Captain: Harry Brook · Vice-Captain: Cameron Green
Risk: This balanced build can lose value if one side dominates the first innings.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
- Travis Head: He can score in the powerplay and has recent Perth experience. He is a strong captain option if Australia bat first or chase a moderate target.
- Harry Brook: He brings high batting upside and leads England. His captaincy value rises if England get a good start on a bouncy surface.
- Ben Duckett: His 167 in the latest completed England ODI makes him a form-based option. He is more attractive if he opens.
- Mitchell Marsh: He offers batting value and may bowl, but his role depends on match conditions and workload.
- Jofra Archer: He can take early wickets with pace. His selection carries workload risk after his return from rest.
- Adam Zampa: He is a wicket-taking middle-overs option. Perth’s bounce does not remove the need to check the final XI and match-up.
The safest editorial approach is to keep captain and vice-captain choices separate. Avoid selecting a player as captain until his name and role are confirmed at the toss.
For an AUS vs ENG Hero11 Team, use the same confirmed-XI check. The AUS vs ENG Best Dream11 Team is a toss-dependent editorial choice, not a promise of app points.
Player Battles
Xavier Bartlett vs Ben Duckett: Bartlett is expected to lead Australia’s ODI pace attack. Duckett is coming off 167 in England’s latest ODI. The first powerplay may shape this contest.
Jofra Archer vs Travis Head: Archer’s pace can test Head early. Head’s aggressive scoring can change the value of Archer’s overs if he survives the first spell.
Adam Zampa vs Harry Brook: Zampa can attack through the middle overs. Brook prefers pressure and pace on the ball. The match-up may decide England’s acceleration phase.
Adil Rashid vs Mitchell Marsh: Rashid has a long record of attacking middle-order batters. Marsh scored 60 in Australia’s latest cited ODI loss and can change the game quickly if he reads the spin.
Spencer Johnson vs Tom Banton: Johnson’s left-arm pace and Banton’s attacking start create an early high-risk contest. Banton’s role is more valuable if he keeps wicket and opens.
Key Players
Travis Head: An attacking opener with a strong powerplay role. He is a leading Australia batting pick.
Mitchell Marsh: Captain and top-order batter. His bowling role is not guaranteed, so treat the all-round upside as conditional.
Xavier Bartlett: Australia’s most experienced fast bowler in this ODI group according to Cricket Australia. His new-ball role gives him wicket potential.
Harry Brook: England captain and middle-order batter. He scored 44 in England’s latest ODI win and has a high-ceiling attacking game.
Ben Duckett: He made 167 in the latest completed England ODI. His opening role makes him a strong scenario pick.
Liam Dawson: He took four wickets in that same win. He is a useful option if England select him for the Perth conditions.
Winner Prediction
Australia have a conditional edge because they know Perth and have a home-based top order. England have the sharper recent tour preparation and a strong pace-led attack. The editorial lean is Australia if Green is cleared to contribute and their top order handles Archer’s opening spell; otherwise England become a live upset side. This is a conditional lean, not a guaranteed win call.
FAQs
When is the AUS vs ENG 1st ODI?
The match is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026. The brief gives 9:00 AM IST, which matches 3:30 AM GMT and 11:30 AM AWST in the verified match listings.
Which Perth Stadium pitch factors matter for ODI fantasy teams?
The available ODI evidence points to extra bounce and pace. Give priority to confirmed top-order batters who handle bounce and bowlers with a clear new-ball or middle-overs role. Do not use a T20 pitch average for this ODI.
Is Jacob Bethell confirmed to play for England?
No. He is in England’s ODI squad but was doubtful for the opening match after missing the Western Australia warm-up. Wait for the confirmed XI before selecting him.
What is the AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI approach?
Use a confirmed-XI approach. Build around top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers. Keep one scenario for Australia’s home advantage and one for England’s pace pressure. App credits and eligibility are not verified in this editorial draft.
