England have a narrow pre-toss edge for the first ODI against Australia in Perth. England have named an experienced 16-player ODI squad that includes Harry Brook, Joe Root, Adil Rashid and the returning Jofra Archer. Australia will have home conditions and a strong batting core, but Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are rested from the ODI series. The final XIs are still pending.
Key takeaways
- Australia vs England, 1st ODI is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026.
- The main contest is England’s experienced ODI group against Australia’s refreshed bowling combination and home advantage.
- Pre-toss editorial lean: England, narrowly. This is a cautious cricket view, not a certainty.
Match details
- Match: Australia vs England, 1st ODI
- Series: England tour of Australia 2026
- Format: One Day International
- Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM IST / 3:30 AM GMT / 11:30 AM local time, as supplied for this fixture
- Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Cricket Australia lists the match as upcoming at Perth Stadium on 13 November. The venue’s official event page also confirms the date and lists the first ball at 11:30 AM local time. No toss or playing XI has been confirmed at the time of writing.
Australia form and selection picture
Australia’s squad has a blend of established batters and newer white-ball players. Mitchell Marsh leads the ODI group. Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly are also included in the named squad. Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, Liam Scott and Ollie Peake add a less settled edge to the group.
The biggest selection point is the pace attack. Cricket Australia says Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are rested after the Test series in South Africa. Australia therefore lose a large part of their recent fast-bowling experience. Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Mahli Beardman are among the named options, but the combination for Perth will be known only at the toss.
There is no completed match in this Australia-England ODI series to use as current form evidence. The official series page lists the first ODI as upcoming. This preview therefore avoids unsupported recent-record numbers.
England form and selection picture
England have named a 16-player ODI squad led by Harry Brook. The group includes Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer. The England and Wales Cricket Board says Archer returns for the ODI series after being rested from the Pakistan tri-series. Jacob Bethell is also listed as fit again after a knee injury.
That gives England more known ODI experience across the batting and bowling groups. It does not settle the result. England still need their top order to manage Australia’s new-ball challenge, and the final balance between all-rounders and specialist bowlers remains unconfirmed.
As with Australia, there is no completed match between these two teams in this series before the Perth ODI. The squad announcements are the strongest verified guide available for this pre-match article.
Venue and pitch context
The venue is independently confirmed as Perth Stadium, Perth, also known as Optus Stadium. A dated match-day pitch report and weather update were not independently verified for this preview. There is therefore no reliable basis for a score forecast, a scoring range or a claim about dew.
The practical question will be how each team uses its selected bowling group. Australia must replace three senior fast bowlers. England have Archer and several other named quicks in their ODI squad. The pitch may shape that contest, but its exact match-day behaviour should be assessed after the toss.
Key matchups
England’s top order against Australia’s refreshed attack: Head, Marsh, Green and Inglis give Australia a strong named batting core. Bartlett, Johnson and Beardman could face England’s Duckett, Banton, Brook and Root if selected. That is an inference from the announced squads, not a confirmed XI matchup.
Jofra Archer against Australia’s first ten overs: Archer’s return is one of England’s clearest selection gains. Australia’s openers will need a controlled start if he takes the new ball. The result will depend on the actual bowling plan and conditions.
Adil Rashid against Australia’s middle order: Rashid is part of England’s ODI squad. His role could become important if Australia build a platform and then attack through the middle overs. This is a tactical possibility rather than a prediction of a specific performance.
Toss and match scenarios
If the surface offers early assistance, the side that protects wickets in the first ten overs should gain control. If batting becomes easier later, the first-innings team will need a disciplined middle-overs plan rather than relying only on late hitting.
Australia’s best route is a strong start from their senior batters and a balanced attack from the available squad. England’s best route is to use their experienced ODI core, take early wickets and make Archer and Rashid part of a varied attack. The toss may affect the plan, but it does not provide a confirmed advantage before it happens.
Who will win Australia vs England, 1st ODI?
Pre-toss prediction: England to win narrowly. The lean comes from England’s deeper verified ODI experience and the return of Archer, while Australia’s three most established fast bowlers are rested. Australia can overturn that view with a strong top-order start and an effective replacement attack at home.
This is not a firm result call. The final XIs, toss, pitch report and weather remain pending. Reassess the balance after the teams are announced.
For related context, read the AUS vs ENG match preview on 4xSports.
FAQs
When is the Australia vs England 1st ODI?
The match is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026. The supplied time is 9:00 AM IST, or 3:30 AM GMT and 11:30 AM local time in Perth.
Where will the first ODI be played?
Australia and England will play at Perth Stadium in Perth. The venue page lists 11:30 AM local time as the first ball.
Who is predicted to win the 1st ODI?
England have a narrow pre-toss editorial lean because of their experienced ODI group and Archer’s return. Australia’s home setting and batting strength make it a close contest. Final XIs and match-day conditions could change the view.
