Australia will face England in the opening ODI of England’s tour of Australia in 2026 at Optus Stadium, Perth, on November 13. Both teams will be looking to kick off their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with a win.
Australia have been inconsistent in ODIs, winning just six of their 12 matches in 2026. They have also lost three of their last four bilateral ODI series, with their only series win during that period coming against Zimbabwe.
Also Read: England Tour of Australia 2026: Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming and TV Channels
AUS vs ENG Match Details
- Match: Australia vs England, 1st ODI
- Date: Friday, 13th November 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM IST
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
AUS vs ENG Pitch Report – Optus Stadium
Perth Stadium traditionally offers good pace and bounce, allowing fast bowlers to extract movement with the new ball. Fast bowlers generally enjoy more assistance than spinners at this venue.
AUS vs ENG Weather Report – Perth
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AUS vs ENG Recent Form
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AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
AUS vs ENG Match Prediction Scenarios – 1st ODI
Scenario 1 – If ENG bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 40–45 runs
- First Innings Total: 275–290 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
Scenario 2 – If AUS bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 250–275 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia win
AUS vs ENG: Key Battles
AUS vs ENG: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 25%
- Batting second: 75%
AUS vs ENG Probable Playing XI
Australia (AUS)
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman.
England (ENG)
Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid.
Who Will Win AUS vs ENG Today? – 1st ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Australia are the favourites to win this 1st ODI. Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Matthew Renshaw are expected to be the key performers.