Australia vs England 1st ODI Tips & Preview - Hosts to take early advantage in series
Australia are tipped to win the 1st ODI against England in Perth, supported by six wins from their last eight bilateral series and three consecutive victories over England. Xavier Bartlett is predicted to be Australia's leading wicket-taker, having claimed 23 wickets in 12 ODIs and accounting for over 23% of the team's wickets in those matches. England, led by Harry Brook, have won their last three bilateral ODI series but face a tough challenge, especially with Bartlett leading the Australian attack and England missing Jacob Bethell.
- Australia are tipped to win the 1st ODI against England in Perth.
- Xavier Bartlett is predicted to be Australia's leading wicket-taker, with 23 wickets in 12 ODIs.
- England have won their last three bilateral ODI series but lost the last three against Australia.
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Australia vs England 1st ODI Preview
Australia and England get a three-match ODI series underway in Perth and the hosts can take the early advantage. With six wins in the last eight clashes and three victories in a row, I'm backing the Aussies to edge their old foes.
Xavier Bartlett appeals as Australia's leading wicket-taker in the game, having claimed 23 wickets from just 12 ODIs and accounted for more than 23% of his team's wickets in those appearances.
- Australia has won six of its past eight bilateral ODI series against England, including the last three.
- First-innings scores have averaged just 171 runs across four men's ODIs at Perth Stadium.
- Australia has won only two of its past eight bilateral ODI series overall but defeated India by seven wickets in its most recent ODI in Perth.
- Xavier Bartlett has taken 23 wickets in 12 ODIs, accounting for more than 23% of Australia's wickets in those matches.
Head to Head
Australia has enjoyed the better of its recent ODI encounters against England, winning six of the past eight bilateral series between the nations.
The Australians have claimed the past three series, with England's most recent bilateral series success against Australia coming in June 2018, when the hosts completed a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
However, England holds the advantage in the only previous ODI between the nations at Perth Stadium, having recorded a 12-run victory in January 2018.
Australia Form & Team News
Australia returns to home soil looking to improve its inconsistent ODI record, having won just six of its 12 matches since its previous home series against India.
The Australians have managed only one bilateral series victory in the past 12 months, completing a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe in September. However, they suffered 2-1 series defeats against Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa, highlighting the difficulties the side has experienced in the 50-over format.
Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provide significant firepower at the top of the order, while the bowling attack will have a significantly different appearance with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood rested ahead of a demanding Test schedule.
Nathan Ellis is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a side strain, with Xavier Bartlett the most experienced specialist fast bowler in a squad that also features Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman and all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott.
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.
England Form & Team News
England arrive in Australia following a mixed period in ODI cricket, although the visitors have enjoyed greater success in bilateral series than their opponents.
Harry Brook's side has won its past three multi-match bilateral ODI series, each by a 2-1 margin, and will be attempting to make it four consecutive series victories for the first time since 2018.
England began 2026 with a 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo before recording further successes against India and Sri Lanka on home soil.
However, the visitors endured a disappointing tri-series campaign in Pakistan, losing three consecutive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka before recovering to defeat Sri Lanka in their final appearance.
Captain Harry Brook is the obvious danger along with Ben Duckett and Joe Root, but Jacob Bethell is ruled out of the game.
England's bowling attack received a significant boost with the return of Jofra Archer, who was rested during the recent trip to Pakistan, added to a strong range of options.
England Squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root.
Verdict
Australia to win the 1st ODI with Xavier Bartlett to be the key with the ball.
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