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The first ODI sets the stage for an exciting battle between Australia and England at Perth Stadium, Perth, on 13th November at 9:00 AM IST.
Get the best AUS vs ENG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the England Tour of Australia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Captaincy Picks:
Travis Head – Australia’s aggressive opener has amassed 3,273 runs in 85 ODIs at 43.07, with eight centuries, 18 fifties and a highest score of 154. |
Harry Brook – England’s dynamic batter has scored 1,782 runs in 48 ODIs at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 109.86, including four centuries. |
Top Picks:
Mitchell Marsh – Australia’s powerful all-rounder has scored 3,395 runs in 105 ODIs at 38.15, alongside 57 wickets at an average of 35.72. |
Will Jacks – England’s versatile all-rounder has accumulated 930 runs in 33 ODIs at 35.77 and claimed 18 wickets, including an outstanding best of 5/22. |
Budget Picks:
Cameron Green – Australia’s batting all-rounder has registered 991 runs in 40 ODIs at 38.12, including one century, and collected 21 wickets with best figures of 5/33. |
Jamie Overton – England’s pace-bowling all-rounder has scored 314 runs in 19 ODIs at 22.43 and taken 22 wickets at 30.23, with best figures of 3/22. |
Captain |
Harry Brook & Travis Head |
Vice-Captain |
Mitchell Marsh & Will Jacks |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
James Coles |
NA |
NA |
Liam Scott |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Harry Brook |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Travis Head |
Punt Picks |
Cameron Green and Jamie Overton |
Dream11 Combination |
1-4-4-2 |
Australia will host England in the opening ODI of their three-match series at Perth Stadium, Perth, on 13 November at 9:00 AM IST. Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australian team, while Harry Brook will captain the visitors. Playing at home, Australia will look to make full use of familiar conditions and begin the series with a victory. However, England will be equally determined to make a strong start to the tour and challenge the hosts. With both sides combining experienced international performers and promising young players, the opening encounter promises to be an exciting contest.
Australia enter the series with encouraging recent form, having won three of their last five completed ODIs, including a convincing 3–0 series sweep against Zimbabwe in September. Their batting lineup features several powerful players, including Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis, while Adam Zampa will lead the spin department. Meanwhile, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Mahli Beardman are expected to play important roles in the pace attack. England also possess considerable batting strength, with Joe Root enjoying an outstanding year in ODI cricket. He has scored 680 runs at an average of 85 in 2026, while Harry Brook has also delivered impressive performances, highlighted by his explosive 202 off 116 balls against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan tri-series. Nevertheless, England will need to improve their bowling performance after suffering three consecutive defeats in that competition before finishing with a victory over Sri Lanka.
Perth Stadium generally offers good pace and bounce, which could create challenges for batters during the early stages of the innings. The venue has recorded an average first-innings score of approximately 171 across its previous four men’s ODIs, although both teams have the attacking ability to surpass that figure. Australia will look to use their familiarity with the conditions through Bartlett, Johnson and Beardman, while Head and Marsh could put England’s bowlers under pressure from the beginning. On the other hand, England will depend on Jofra Archer’s pace, Gus Atkinson’s accuracy and Adil Rashid’s variations to restrict the Australian batting lineup. Brook and Root will also have important responsibilities in providing stability and building the innings. Although England possess enough batting firepower to challenge the hosts, Australia’s home advantage and strong opening combination give them a slight edge. Australia enter the first ODI as favourites, but England have the quality to make this an evenly contested encounter.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Australia |
92 |
England |
65 |
Temperature |
30°C |
Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
171 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
86% |
Australia Playing 11:
1) Mitchell Marsh ©
2) Travis Head
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Cameron Green
5) Josh Inglis (wk)
6) Matthew Renshaw
7) Jack Edwards
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Spencer Johnson
10) Adam Zampa
11) Mahli Beardman
England Playing 11:
1) Tom Banton
2) Ben Duckett
3) Joe Root
4) Harry Brook ©
5) Sam Curran
6) Will Jacks
7) Jamie Overton
8) Gus Atkinson
9) Jofra Archer
10) Sonny Baker
11) Adil Rashid
Considering the Head-to-Head records and home advantage, Australia is expected to win this match.