Australia vs England

AUSTRALIA GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES! Back of a length on off. Renshaw pulls it over mid-wicket, and they complete the winning single. Australia win by 7 wickets with more than 26 overs to spare.

On a hard length, just outside off. Renshaw blocks it toward point.

FOUR! Scores level! Full and at the stumps. Renshaw covers the line and lifts it over mid on for a boundary.

Short of a good length, around off. Renshaw steers this to deep third for a single.

Pitched full, at the stumps. Renshaw flicks this to short mid-wicket.

Short of a length, down the leg. Inglis swivel pulls it toward fine leg for a single.

Fuller than a length on off. Inglis tries to work into the leg side, but gets a soft leading edge toward short cover.

Good length ball on off. Inglis defends into the cover region.

Fullish ball on off stump, nipping away. Inglis clears the front leg and looks to swing through the line. It catches the outside half of the blade and flies over cover point for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran comes into the attack.

Full pitcher, on the middle. Inglis flicks it through square leg for a single.

Full and angling into the pads, Inglis chips it towards mid-on, but the ball falls short of the fielder. He was looking to play it more towards mid-wicket.

Back of a length again, on off. Inglis stays back and defends into the off side.

Back of a length, around off. Inglis lifts the bat and lets it go.

Pitched full, just outside off. Inglis tries to flick it across the line but misses.

Short of a length delivery on off. Inglis makes room to carve it over point but fails to connect.

Back of a length on middle. Renshaw hops and drops this into the leg side.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Renshaw eases it to mid on.

Back of a length, around off. Inglis guides it off the edge toward deep third for a single.

Back of a length, angled down the leg. Inglis misses the pull and it clips the thigh pad on the way to the keeper.

Skiddy length ball on off. Inglis stabs it toward the man at gully.

Fuller than a length, outside off. Inglis drives it through the gap at point for a couple of runs.

Good length delivery on the middle. Renshaw shuffles and defends it toward silly mid on. Australia are 119/3 after 20 overs. Just 13 needed for the win.

Short of a good length, zips through just outside off. Renshaw lets it go.

Fuller than a good length on off. Renshaw guides it off the outer half toward the deep third region for a couple of runs.

FOUR MORE! Renshaw picks the back-of-a length-delivery pretty early and nails the pull toward deep mid-wicket for another boundary.

On a length, at the stumps. Blocked down the pitch.

FOUR! Whacked! Back of a length, on off. Renshaw clears the front leg and pulls it toward deep mid-wicket for a thumping boundary.

Fuller than a good length, on off. Inglis defends with soft hands into the off side.

On a hard length, at the sticks. Inglis is behind the line and keeps it out.

Short of a good length, on middle. Inglis defends from the crease.

Back of a length on the hip. Renshaw tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Short of a good length on off. Renshaw is behind the line in defence.

Back of a length on middle. Inglis hops and tucks it through square leg for a single.

Short of a length, angled at the body. Renshaw hops and turns into the leg side.

Good length delivery at the stumps. Renshaw defends it down the track.

Short of a good length, around off. Renshaw lifts his bat and lets it go.

Back of a length around off. Renshaw leaves it alone.

FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length on the hip. Renshaw tucks it through the gap at square leg and the ball races away to the fences.

Skiddy length ball, around off. Inglis steers it toward deep third for a single.

Back of a length, angling down the leg side. Renshaw gets across his stumps and attempts a flick, but is beaten on the outside edge. There's a noise as the ball passes through to the keeper, prompting an immediate appeal from the English players. The umpire shakes his head and turns it down. England opt for a review. UltraEdge shows no bat involved, and the decision is upheld. NOT OUT!

Back of a length ball outside off stump, angled in and nips away. Renshaw walks into the ball and looks to defend straight. The lateral movement beats the outside edge.

Short of a good length, around off. Renshaw hangs back and looks to pull that across the line. He is beaten on the outside edge.

Back of a length on the hip, tucked down to fine leg for a single by Inglis.

FOUR! Dispatched with disdain! Back of a length, angled into the middle. Inglis picks it early and pulls it toward the long leg region for a boundary. 100 comes up for Australia.

Short of a good length, angling into off. Inglis defends from the crease.

On a length, on off. Renshaw defends it down the track.

Back of a length, on the middle and leg. Renshaw hops and tucks it toward short mid-wicket.

Angled in, on a length, just outside off. Renshaw looks to defend, but gets beaten.

Short of a good length, around off. Inglis carves it off the outer half toward deep third for a single.

Fuller than a good length, around off. Inglis shoulders arms.

Short of a good length, around off. Inglis knocks it to the left of the bowler.

DRINKS! Australia are cruising in this game and need just 36 runs to win now. England have managed to pick up three wickets, but Marsh's fifty put the Aussies in control, and they will want to finish this one as quickly as possible. It will take something really special for the visitors to even make a game out of this, but stranger things have happened in cricket.

Hits the deck hard, around off, nips back in. Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.

Beauty! Fuller and on off, angles in and then shapes away. Matt Renshaw gets drawn into the defensive stroke but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Good length and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis works it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and around leg, Josh Inglis nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Back of length and just on off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Matt Renshaw knocks it down the pitch.

EDGED AND FOUR! Jofra Archer lands this on a good length and around off, gets it to shape away a bit. Matt Renshaw tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of first slip, to the third man fence for a boundary.

Hard length and on middle, holds its line. Matt Renshaw gets squared up, trying to play at it. It takes the leading edge and roll towards point.

Back of a length and around off, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone again.

Short of a length way outside off, Matt Renshaw lets it go to the keeper.

On a length and on middle, Matt Renshaw pats it down to short mid-wicket.

Hits the deck hard, around off, nips back in. Josh Inglis offers no shot at it.

Pitched up, on middle, Matt Renshaw clips it towards mid-wicket for one.

Fuller and just outside off, Matt Renshaw lets it go.

Back of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and on off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

Fuller and on off, Josh Inglis strides out to push it away but gets an inside edge towards mid on.

Dug into the surface, outside off, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.

Pitched up, on middle and leg, Matt Renshaw knocks it to mid on.

Matt Renshaw comes out to the middle.

OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Jofra Archer gets a wicket now. He goes short again, outside off too. Cooper Connolly backs away and tries to cut but does not commit to the shot fully. A loud shout of 'Noooo' as soon as he hits it, and the ball flies straight to backward point, where Ben Duckett takes an easy catch. Australia are 89/3, still needing 43 runs to win.

FOUR! Cut away! Back of a length and outside off, offering width to the batter. Cooper Connolly gets his hands through and carves it over backward point for a boundary.

Short of a length and on middle and leg, Josh Inglis rolls his wrists and pulls it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Lands this on a good length and around off, shaping away a bit. Josh Inglis tries to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

SIX! Goes all the way! Gus Atkinson bangs this into the pitch, around leg. Cooper Connolly tries to pull it away but gets a top edge that flies over the fine leg fence for a biggie. Australia need 48 runs to win now.

Touch fuller, on middle, Cooper Connolly fends it down the pitch.

Good length and on middle, angling in, Cooper Connolly blocks it out well.

Short of a length and on off, Cooper Connolly rides the bounce and stabs it to point.

Back of a length and on off, Cooper Connolly dabs it down to backward point.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Cooper Connolly clips it to short mid-wicket.

Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over.

FOUR! Lovely shot! A half-volley, around off. Josh Inglis leans into the drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Hard length and around off, Josh Inglis pats it in front of point.

Hits the deck hard, on off, Josh Inglis stabs it out to short cover.

Short of a length and on off, Josh Inglis keeps it out to the off side.

Back of a length and around off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

On a length and on middle, Josh Inglis tucks it to short mid-wicket.

SIX! Top shot! Jamie Overton dug into the surface, on middle and off. Cooper Connolly bends his back, gets inside the line of it and hooks it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

Hard length and around leg, Josh Inglis nudges it through backward square leg for a run.

The next batter in is Josh Inglis.

OUT! CAUGHT! Fifty and out for Mitchell Marsh. Jamie Overton goes fuller and on the pads. Marsh goes for the pick-up shot instinctively but does not get all of it. It flies in the air and straight towards deep square leg, where Ben Duckett settles under it and takes a safe catch. Australia are 67/2, chasing 132 runs.

Pitched up and on middle and leg, Cooper Connolly misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

FIFTY FOR MARSH! Off just 29 balls. A superb knock from the skipper as he brings up his 25th ODI half-century. Full and on middle, Mitchell Marsh drills it to mid on for a single.

Fuller and on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh clips it through square leg for one.

Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh keeps it out to the off side.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Good length and on middle, Mitchell Marsh backs away to access the off side, drives it on the up and hits it through cover-point for a cracking boundary.

Hits the deck hard, on off, nips back in. Cooper Connolly tries to play it but gets an inside edge to the right of the keeper for a single.

Short of a length and just outside off, Cooper Connolly tries to punch it away but misses.

On a length and on off, Cooper Connolly pushes it away to short cover.

Goes short again, outside of, Mitchell Marsh lets it go.

Good length and on middle, Mitchell Marsh stays back and pats it on the pitch. Marsh takes a couple of steps out and tries to give the ball back to the bowler. However, Jamie Overton runs forward and tries to kick the ball onto the stumps to catch Marsh out of his crease, but misses. A few words were exchanged between the two, but all in good spirit.

SIX! The Bison is on the charge! Jamie Overton bangs this into the pitch, on middle, not short enough to trouble the batter. Mitchell Marsh skips down the track and swats it over the long on fence for a biggie.

In the air...SAFE! Dug into the surface, on middle. Mitchell Marsh tries to pull it away but gets no timing on it. It goes up in the air and lands well over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Just back of a length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

Short of a length and around off, Cooper Connolly stands tall and swats it over mid on, but the ball does not have enough legs to go to the fence. Three taken. 50 up for Australia!

FOUR BYES! Close! Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length and on middle, shaping in sharply. Mitchell Marsh looks to push it away but misses. It clips his back thigh and keeps going away from the keeper. Jordan Cox dives to his left but the ball evades him and rolls to the fence for a boundary.

FOUR! Fine shot! Fuller delivery, around of. Mitchell Marsh backs away to access the off side, gets his hands through and crashes the drive through covers for a boundary.

Hits the deck hard, on off, jags back in, Mitchell Marsh tries to play it from the crease but gets hit on the thigh pads as the ball rolls to the slip cordon.

SIX! Clean strike! Much fuller and on middle, angling in. Mitchell Marsh clears his front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh dabs it down to point.

Fuller and on off, Mitchell Marsh backs away and lobs it over extra cover for a couple of runs. Australia need 98 more runs to win now!

On a length and on middle, Cooper Connolly keeps it out on the pitch.

Short of a legnth and around off, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

DROPPED! Jofra Archer serves this full, on middle, shaping away, Cooper Connolly tries to slog it across the line but gets more height on this one. It goes miles up on the air and is swirling down. Tom Banton at mid-wicket tries to settle under it but fails to do so and does not even get a hand on it. Two taken.

Play and a miss! Pitched up and outside off, angling away again. Cooper Connolly goes for the drive again but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Geos fuller and around off, angling away. Cooper Connolly gets his hands through the drive and hits it aerially but through covers for a boundary.

Hard length and on off, Cooper Connolly stays back and pats it to short cover.

Short of a legnth and well outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

Buzzers! Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Marsh knocks it wide of mid off and sets off for a run. Harry Brook picks up and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end, but Marsh makes his ground. The ball deflects into the deep and the batters get an extra run.

Back of a length and around off, Cooper Connolly rides the bounce and punches it through cover-point for a single.

Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly drives it away to mid off.

On a length and on off, Cooper Connolly pushes it to short cover.

Good length and on middle, angling in, Cooper Connolly stays back and blocks it out.

SIX! The Bison goes again! This is dug into the surface, on middle and leg. Mitchell Marsh picks up the length early again, gets on top and smashes it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more.

Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Marsh drills it away to mid off.

SIX! That is outta here! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch, on middle. Mitchell Marsh pounces on it in a flash and hammers it ten rows back over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Jaffa! Touch fuller and on the fifth stump line, moves away very late. Mitchell Marsh plays for the angle but gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge and just misses the off pole.

Hits the deck hard, just around off, holds its line. Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

FOUR! Up and over! Short of a length and outside off. Mitchell Marsh gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over point for a boundary.

WIDE! Back of a length and angling down the leg side, Mitchell Marsh misses his flick. Wided.

A wicket-maiden over! Dug into the surface, well outside off again, Cooper Connolly offers no shot at it.

Short of a length and just outside off, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly pushes it away to short cover.

Beauty! Just back of a length and on off, holds its line and takes off a bit as well. Cooper Connolly has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good length and on off, holds its line. Cooper Connolly looks to play it from the crease but gets an outside edge along the ground to second slip.

First one down for the Aussies.

OUT! DRAGGED ON! Gus Atkinson strikes with his very first delivery. He serves this full and on off, angling it in a bit. Travis Head goes for the big booming drive without any footwork and gets an inside edge as the ball crashes into the stumps. A golden duck for Head, and Australia are 6/1, chasing 132 runs.

Gus Atkinson will share the attack.

Hits the deck hard, on off, nips back in again. Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone and takes a blow on his midriff.

Pitched up, on middle, Mitchell Marsh shows the full face of the bat and lofts it over the bowler's head. He does not get the timing right as the fielder from mid off runs backwards and collects it. Two taken.

FOUR! Australia are underway in the chase! Much fuller and around off. Mitchell Marsh gives the charge, takes it on the full and bludgeons it between extra cover and mid off for a boundary.

Short of a legnth and on middle, angling into the batter. Mitchell Marsh gets tucked up and leaves it but the ball goes off his thigh pad to the keeper. A slight appeal for caught behind but turned down.

Just back of a length, on middle, jags back in sharply. Mitchell Marsh lifts his bat and leaves it on length as the ball clips his thigh on the way to the keeper.

Hint of movement! Jofra Archer starts with a good-length delivery, on off, nips back in. Mitchell Marsh watches it through and leaves it alone.

OUT! TAKEN! Fittingly, it is Mahli Beardman who wraps things up and finishes with a brilliant six-wicket haul on debut. England have been bundled out for just 131. This is a fuller delivery, just outside off. Jofra Archer looks to drive it on the up but gets an outside edge. It flies quickly and wide of backward point, where Jack Edwards dives to his left and plucks it out of thin air with a reverse-cup.

Good length and around off, holds its line. Jofra Archer has a feel for it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on off, Jofra Archer tries to pull but gets late and misses.

FOUR! Classy! This is a bit too full, on off. Jofra Archer presents the full face of the bat and drives it gloriously down the to the long off fence for a boundary.

SIX! Goes all the way! Hits the deck hard, on middle, angling in. Gus Atkinson picks up the length early and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. 18 runs off the over.

Pitched up, on off, Gus Atkinson drills it to mid off.

FOUR! Up and over! Spencer Johnson bangs this into the pitch, well outside off. Gus Atkinson backs away, extends his arms and slaps it over cover as the ball trickles to the fence for another boundary.

WIDE! A bouncer, on middle, but too high. Gus Atkinson tries to pull but misses. Wided.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Short of a length and on off, not short enough to trouble the batter. Gus Atkinson latches onto it and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and on middle, Gus Atkinson rolls his wrists and pulls it wide of deep square leg and calls for the second run. The throw is wild, one in the middle of the pitch, where Jofra Archer has to jump to avoid getting hit and gets to the other end.

Hard length and around leg, Jofra Archer clips it towards square leg and sets off for the run. He slows down a bit, but seeing Matt Renshaw pick up the ball and aim at his end, Jofra hurries and makes his ground. There is a direct hit but Archer has grounded his bat.

Hits the deck hard, on middle, straightens off the deck. Jofra Archer tries to play at it but gets squared up. The ball goes off the outer half of the bat towards deep third for a single.

On a length and on off, Jofra Archer keeps it out to the off side.

Lands this on a good length and on off, holds its line. Jofra Archer has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

WIDE! Bangs in a bouncer at 139.1 kph, around leg. Jofra Archer tries to hook it away but misses. Wided.

Full again, on middle, angling in, Jofra Archer fends it down the pitch.

Just short! Goes fuller and around off, Jofra Archer looks to drive it away but does not get any timing and also fails to keep it down. Matt Renshaw at short cover, puts in a full-length dive to his front but grabs it on the bounce.

Back of a length and on middle, Jofra Archer gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Mahli Beardman is back on.

Dug into the surface, on off, Jofra Archer rides the bounce and stabs it out in front of short cover for a quick single.

FOUR! Fine shot! Spencer Johnson bowls this short again, just around off. Jofra Archer uses the width on offer and cuts it away through point for his first boundary.

Short of a length, just on off, takes off a bit as well. Jofra Archer leaves it alone.

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Jofra Archer stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

A wide yorker, just outside off, angling away. Jofra Archer gets his bat down but fails to dig it out.

Jofra Archer is the last man in.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Spencer Johnson strikes right after the break. He lands this back of a length, just outside off, angling away. Will Jacks, without much foot movement, feels for it away from his body. Gets a thin outside edge behind, and Josh Inglis makes no mistake. This is his fifth catch of the match. England are 102/9 now.

DRINKS! England have somewhat recovered from 65/8, with this 37-run stand between Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson, but they are still well behind in the game. With Jacks as the only remaining recognised batter, he will have to shoulder a lot of responsibility to bat with the other two, while also keeping the scoreboard ticking. The story of the match has been the debutant, Mahli Beardman, who has picked up a sensational fifer, but the Aussies will want to wrap this up quickly. Here is Spencer Johnson to bowl after the break.

Dragged back, on middle, Gus Atkinson moves back and pulls it wide of short mid-wicket. Cameron Green dives to his right to get a good hand on it to make the stop.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Will Jacks eases it down to long off for one.

A googly, full and on middle, turns in. Gus Atkinson lunges out to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg for another run.

Floated, full and around off, Will Jacks drives it through covers for a run. 100 up for England!

Tossed up, full and on off, Will Jacks prods forward and blocks it out.

Shorter in length and on off, Gus Atkinson moves back and swats it to long on for a single.

Dug into the surface, just outside off, Will Jacks offers no shot at it.

Beaten! Hits the deck hard, on the sixth stump line, gets it to shape away late. Will Jacks looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A slower one, full and around off, shaping away. Will Jacks leaves it alone.

Back of a length and on off, Will Jacks stays back and pats it down the pitch.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and on off. Will Jacks picks up the length early. gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Good length and around off, Will Jacks opens the bat face and steers it straight to point.

Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Gus Atkinson taps it to the off side.

WIDE! Fires this one, full but down the leg side, Gus Atkinson fails to glance it away. WIded.

Flighted, full and on leg, Will Jacks drills it down to long on for a run.

Flatter, full and on the pads, Gus Atkinson clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

More air on this one, full and on middle and leg, Gus Atkinson looks to work it across the line but gets a leading edge along the ground to the leg side.

Floated, full and on midle, Gus Atkinson defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and around off, turns a shy bit. Gus Atkinson gets drawn forward to block but the ball spins past the outside edge. Josh Inglis collects and breaks the stumps, but Atkinson never left his crease.

Pulls his length back a bit, around off, angles in. Will Jacks shoulders arms to it. Back-to-back maidens!

Pitched up and on off, Will Jacks fends it down as the ball rolls to mid off.

Hits the deck hard and outside off again, Will Jacks offers no shot at it.

Much fuller, on middle, Will Jacks knocks it to mid on.

Back of a length, just outside off, gets some extra bounce. Will Jacks leaves it alone.

Fuller in length and on off, Will Jacks gets forward and taps it to short cover.

Maiden over! A bit quicker, full again and on middle, Gus Atkinson knocks it down the pitch.

Flighted, full and on middle, Gus Atkinson defends it on the front foot.

Fires this one, full and outside off, Gus Atkinson tries to drill it a bit too hard and bunts it out to backward point.

Tossed up, full and around off, Gus Atkinson strides out and pushes it to short cover.

Floated, short and on off, Gus Atkinson oves back and dabs it to point.

Play and a miss! Flatter, full and on off, skids through. Gus Atkinson stays back and tries to work it across the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa joins the attack.

Pitched full, on off. Jacks plays a solid on-drive to mid on that is cut off by Spencer Johnson. England are 91/8 at the halfway mark. End of a fine spell by Xavier Bartlett.

Short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Atkinson half pulls it through square leg for a single.

Back of a length on middle. Jacks hops and tucks it through square leg for a single.

On a nagging length, close to the off stump. Jacks leaves it alone.

Fuller than a length, on the middle and leg. Jacks misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

FOUR! Lovely! Full and at the stumps. Jacks times it past the diving mid on fielder for a much needed boundary.

Fuller than a length, on middle. Jacks clips it off the inner half through backward square leg for a single.

On a hard length, seams back into the middle and leg. Jacks misses the tuck and wears it on the thigh pad.

A harmless bouncer, around off. Jacks pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Short of a good length, jags back into the middle stump line. Jacks tries to tuck it across but misses and gets a thud on the thigh pad.

Short of a good length, zips through around off. Jacks leaves it alone.

Lands it on a length, on off. Gus Atkinson prods to defend, gets an inside edge that rolls toward backward square leg.

Short of a good length on off. Jacks is behind the line in defence.

Back of a length on off. Will Jacks forces the pull toward deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Short of a good-length delivery just outside off. Atkinson pushes this towards cover and collects one.

Back of length on off. Gus Atkinson defends it down the pitch.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Pushed to mid on for a single.

LEG BYE! Back of a length, down the leg. Gus Atkinson tucks it off the hip, rolls down to fine leg for a leg bye.

Back of a length, around off. Jacks rides the bounce and steers it toward backward point.

Fuller than a good length on off. Jacks blocks it on the front foot.

On a length, around off. Jacks lets it go.

On a length, on off. Gus Atkinson gets forward to defend, outside edges it along the ground to deep third for a single.

WIDE! Back of a length, slanting down the leg. Gus Atkinson plays and misses. Wide signaled.

Short of a good length, outside off. Gus Atkinson cuts and picks out the man at cover point.

Good length ball, on off. Gus Atkinson defends.

Jack Edwards comes into the attack next.

Short, down the leg. Gus Atkinson gets the eyes off it, hooks it off the top edge toward fine leg for a single.

Fuller than a length, on off. Jacks gets forward to defend, outside edges it toward deep third for a single.

Back of a length on the hip. Tucked into the leg side for a single.

IN THE AIR BUT LANDS SAFELY! Back of a length, on the middle and leg. Gus Atkinson looks to tuck into the leg side, but the ball spoons off the splice and lands safely in front of the keeper.

FOUR! Punished! Short and wide outside off. Gus Atkinson slaps it through extra cover for a welcome boundary.

Fuller than a good length on off. Gus Atkinson presses forward and blocks it toward point.

Short of a length, just outside off. Jacks sways out of the line and lets it go. After 20 overs, England are in deep trouble at 67/8.

Fuller than a length, at the stumps. Jacks knocks it toward mid-on.

Short of a length delivery, just outside off. Jacks sways out of the line and lets it go.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Jacks nudges it through mid-wicket and scampers for the double.

Lands it on a length, on off. Jacks defends it back to the bowler.

Fuller than a good length, angling in, just outside off. Jacks looks to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Gus Atkinson is the new batter for England at number 10.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A sharp catch sends Overton packing! Short of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump line. Overton makes room to flat-bat it over the bowler, but ends up chipping it down the pitch. Johnson times his jump to perfection and plucks out a one handed grab to leave England eight down.

Back of a length, around the hip. Jacks swivel-pulls this to fine leg for a single.

Fuller than a good length on off. Overton pushes into covers for a single.

Overton charges down the track to a length delivery, pushed across and he is beaten on the outside edge.

Back of a length again, on off. Overton defends from the crease.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Overton misses the tuck and wears it on the thigh pad.

On a length, around off. Jacks is happy to let it go.

Fuller delivery angling in at the stumps. Overton turns the ball through mid-wicket and gets three runs to get off the mark.

Jamie Overton walks in at number 9.

OUT! TAKEN! FIVE-FER ON ODI DEBUT FOR BEARDMAN! Fuller than a length, outside off. Dawson looks to drive away from the body, ends up slicing off the edge, straight to Jack Edwards at backward point, who makes no mistake. England are seven down for 60 runs now.

Fuller than a good length, angled back into the middle stump line. Dawson tries to work it across but gets an inside edge onto the pad. Appeal from the bowler for LBW but turned down.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Jacks tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

A sharp, short ball at 145 clicks, just outside off. Jacks sways out of the line and leaves it alone.

Short of a full-length delivery at the stumps. Dawson defends this back towards the bowler.

Fuller than a length on off. Dawson presses forward and knocks it off the inner half to mid on.

On a hard length, on off. Dawson gets forward and defends into the off side.

Short of a length delivery, just outside off. Dawson gets out of the line and lets it go.

Back of a length on off. Jacks pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length on off. Jacks defends from the crease.

Liam Dawson walks in at number 8.

OUT! SAM CURRAN HOLES OUT! Mahli Beardman can do no wrong today. A short ball on the middle stump line. Curran takes on the hook shot, gets the top edge that flies straight to Zampa at fine leg, who takes a nice reverse cup grab. England are six down and in a spot of bother.

Full pitcher at the stumps. Curran drives it back to the bowler, who picks it up and has a shy at the stumps. Forces Curran to get back in the crease.

Fuller than a length, pushed across the batter. Curran looks to drive but he is beaten on the edge.

Banged short, on middle. Curran ducks under it.

Pitched full, on off. Jacks looks to drive, gets a thick outside edge along the ground past the diving backward point fielder for a single.

WIDE! Back of a length, angling down the leg. Jacks looks to tickle it away but misses. Wide signaled.

Half of the England side is gone. Will Jacks walks in at number 7.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Mahli Beardman has his third! Lands it on a nagging length, in the channel, just outside off. Cox comes forward to block but gets an outside edge that goes straight to Inglis behind the stumps. The visitors are five down for 56.

On a hard length, at the stumps. Curran defends from the crease.

Full and at the stumps. Curran strokes it hard back toward Johnson, who stops it in the follow through.

Nagging length, in the channel, just outside off. Curran looks to defend but gets beaten all ends up.

Skiddy length ball, around off. Cox looks to cut but ends up chopping toward backward point. Single taken.

Fuller than a length on off. Cox defends on the front foot.

Back of a length on off. Cox defends from the crease, drops it onto the pitch.

DRINKS!  England are in serious trouble at 55/4 after being put in to bat. The responsibility now falls on the middle and lower order to steady the innings, rebuild, and guide the side to a competitive total. Australia, meanwhile, will be delighted with their start and will look to maintain the pressure, strike at regular intervals, and keep England firmly on the back foot. Sam Curran is the new batter at number 6.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mahli Beardman gets the big fish! Fuller than a length, nipping away around off. Root is tempted to drive, gets a thick outside edge that nestles into the gloves of Josh Inglis behind the stumps. Joe Root goes for 17, leaving England four down for 55.

Fuller than a good length on off. Root defends on the front foot.

FOUR! Lucky! Fuller than a good length, angling into off. Root gets forward to defend, gets a thick inside edge that rolls down to fine leg for four runs.

Back of a length, angling into the middle and leg. Root pulls it along the carpet toward fine leg for a couple.

Short of a good length, on off. Root dabs it toward backward point.

Fuller than a good length, zips through around off. Root lets it go.

Full-length delivery on off. Cox blocks it toward short cover.

Fuller than a length, on the middle and leg. Root flicks it through square leg for a single.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Root knocks it toward mid on.

Full, at the stumps. Cox nudges it toward short mid-wicket for a single.

Back of a length, angling down the leg. Root pulls it toward fine leg for a single.

Full pitcher, just outside off. Root squeezes it toward the man at backward point.

On a hard length, around off. Root steers it past the man at backward point for a single toward deep third.

Low full toss angling into the middle. Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Hard length delivery at the stumps. Root defends from the crease.

Fuller than a length angling into the leg pole. Cox misses the flick and wears it on the pad. The ball rolls into the on side and they take a leg bye.

Jordan Cox walks in at number 5.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Maiden ODI wicket for Mahli Beardman, who gets the English skipper. Lands it on a good length, just outside off. Brook gets forward to defend, but gets an outside edge that nestles into the gloves of Josh Inglis behind the stumps. Brook goes for just 1. England are three down and in trouble.

Short of a length on off. Root hooks it through backward square leg for a single.

Fuller than a length, just outside off. Brook lets it go.

On a length, on off. Root comes forward and looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto the pad. Lobs up toward square leg for a single.

WIDE! Full-length delivery, slanting down the leg. Joe Root looks to flick but misses. Wide signaled.

Lands it on a length, on off. Joe Root blocks it toward point.

Fuller than a good length, around off. Root walks down the track and defends it toward point with an angled bat.

Full pitcher, just outside off. Brook drives into covers for a single.

Fuller than a length on off. Brook defends on the front foot.

On a hard length, on off. Root defends from the crease. Maiden to start for Mahli Beardman.

Skiddy length ball, around off. Root stays back and carves it toward backward point.

Short of a full-length delivery outside off. Root strokes this towards extra cover.

Back of a length on off. Root pulls and finds the man at mid-wicket.

Fuller than a length on off. Root blocks it on the front foot.

Back of a length on off. Root stands tall and defends.

Harry Brook walks in at number 4. Mahli Beardman comes into the attack for Australia.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Xavier Bartlett strikes! Short of a good-length delivery outside off. Banton waits back and throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge that goes through to the keeper, where Tom Banton completes a good, clean catch. England are two down.

Short of a full-length delivery at the stumps. Banton turns it towards mid-wicket.

BEATEN! Short of a good-length delivery just outside off-stump. Banton tries to defend it but misses.

Fuller than a length, around off. Banton strokes, and Renshaw at cover makes a fine dive to stop it.

Short of a good length, nips away just outside off. Banton looks to defend but gets beaten.

CONNOLLY DROPS A SITTER! Back of a length, angling away from the batter. Root carves it straight to Connolly, who puts down a simple chance. The ball ricochets into the outfield for one.

Short of a length, down the leg. Root pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Back of a length, angling away. Root pulls it to mid-wicket.

Fuller than a length, on the middle. Root looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto the pad. A stifled appeal for LBW is turned down.

Back of a length, around off. Root crouches low and carves it toward the man at backward point.

Full pitcher at the stumps. Root tries to flick it across but gets a soft leading edge into the covers.

Short of a good length, angling away from the batter. Root lets it go.

FOUR! Too easy! A low full toss on the pad. Banton clips it over square leg for a boundary to end the over.

That's a ripper! On a length, angling into off, and shapes away late to beat the defensive blade of Banton.

FOUR! Punished! Back of a length on off. Sits up nicely for Banton, who swivel pulls it toward deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Goes full, down the leg. Root clips it toward fine leg for a single.

Full pitcher, on off. Root drives it uppishly but lands in front of the cover point fielder.

Fuller than a length, just outside off. Root comes forward and turns it to short mid-wicket.

Length delivery on the leg pole. Banton misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

Fuller than a length, around off. Banton drives it through mid off and a diving stop from Renshaw keeps it to a brace.

Pitched full, around off. Root bunts into covers and dashes for a single.

Short of a length, just outside off, angling away. Root sways out of the line and leaves it alone.

Bowls it on a length, nips away and beats the defence of Root.

Joe Root walks in at number 3. He is playing his 200th ODI today.

OUT! CAUGHT! Spencer Johnson draws first blood! Fuller than a good length, just outside off. Duckett looks to drive on the up but ends up slicing it toward backward point, where Jack Edwards takes the catch. Duckett goes, and England are rocked early.

On a length, on off. Banton presses forward and defends it toward silly mid off.

Fuller than a good length, nipping away around off. Banton lets it go.

On a hard length, on off. Banton blocks it on the front foot.

FOUR! Hammered! Fuller than a length, wide outside off. Banton leans into it and drives it hard through covers for a cracking boundary.

Back of a length on off. Banton dabs it toward backward point.

Full and at the stumps. Duckett comes forward and drives it uppishly through mid on for three runs.

Back of a length, around off. Duckett carves it off the outer half toward deep third for a single.

Full delivery angling in just down the leg. Duckett waits back and tries to turn it but misses. The ball hits his pad and rolls onto the pitch.

Fuller than a length on off. Duckett defends it down the track.

Short of a good length, on middle. Duckett defends into the leg side.

Fuller than a length on the leg. Duckett misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

Short of a good length, angled into the middle. Duckett hangs back and dabs it toward the gully.

Lands it on a length, on the middle and leg. Banton looks to work it across but misses and gets struck on the pad. Big appeal from the bowler is turned down.

Bartlett goes full, just outside off. Left alone by Banton.

Short of a good length, shapes away around off. Banton shoulders arms.

Lands it on a length, nips away and Banton lets it go.

Fuller than a length on the pad. Duckett flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Short of a good length, around off. Duckett cuts and picks out Jack Edwards at backward point, who makes a one-handed stop.

On a length, pushed across. Tom Banton lets it go.

FOUR MORE! Put away! Fuller than a length at the stumps. Banton flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket and mid on for another lovely boundary.

FOUR! Streaky, but Banton will take it! Back of a length, angled across the batter. Banton looks to pull but gets a thick outside edge that flies over the slips for a boundary.

Back of a length, pushed across the batter. Banton looks to flay but misses.

Length, shapes back into the leg pole. Banton clips it toward fine leg and a diving stop from Mahli Beardman keeps it to a couple.

Fuller than a length, angled across the batter and beats the defence of Banton.

Spencer Johnson will share the attack.

Skiddy length ball, nips back into the middle and leg. Duckett misses the nudge and wears it high on the pad. Appeal from the bowler is turned down.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight from Bartlett. Bowls it on a length, down the leg. Duckett tickles it down to fine leg for four runs.

Fuller than a good length again, angling across the batter, just outside off. Ben Duckett gets forward to defend, but he is beaten now.

Fuller than a good length, down the leg. Duckett plays and misses.

England are away! Short of a good length, nipping away around off. Banton plays away from the body and guides it uppishly through backward point for a single.

Xavier Bartlett starts with a short of a good length delivery, angling in, and moves late to beat the outside edge of Tom Banton.

All in readiness now! Team Australia get into a huddle before they spread out and take the assigned fielding positions. Tom Banton and Ben Duckett are the two openers for England. Xavier Bartlett has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are not far away from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be England's first, followed by that of Australia.

A quick word - Australia's Josh Inglis is up for a chat. He says it is always special to begin the summer at home in Perth, despite the quick turnaround from their recent assignments. He is particularly pleased to see Mahli Beardman make his international debut, describing it as an exciting moment for the youngster, who has already enjoyed success with the Perth Scorchers. Speaking about batting at Optus Stadium, Inglis feels they have not made the most of their opportunities in previous ODIs at the venue. He believes building substantial partnerships through the middle overs will be crucial to putting together a big total, adding that the surface tends to get better as the innings progresses. On the transition from red-ball to white-ball cricket, Inglis highlights the importance of preparation, understanding individual roles and getting back into the rhythm of the format. He is also pleased with his recent Test century in South Africa but admits he was disappointed that Australia could not build a bigger lead in that game. Inglis adds that keeping things simple, trusting his routines and resisting the temptation to slip into T20 mode are key to succeeding in ODI cricket.

England captain -  Harry Brook says they would have preferred to bowl first but are happy to take on the challenge with the bat. He adds that the team has had a great week and a half, with the practice game at the WACA proving to be a good experience. Brook also confirms that they are going in with four fast bowlers, alongside Liam Dawson as the specialist spinner.

The skipper of Australia -  Mitchell Marsh confirms that they will bowl first, with the skipper happy with the conditions and expecting the pitch to remain consistent throughout the game. He says theyenjoy chasing and will look to make early inroads with the ball to put England under pressure. Marsh is particularly excited about Mahli Beardman's debut, describing Perth as the perfect place for a young Western Australian to make his international bow, while also hoping for a strong home crowd. He adds that the opening ODI is an important one as they begin their summer, with the side carrying plenty of energy despite being relatively young and inexperienced, having learnt valuable lessons from their recent assignments.

Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman.

England (Playing XI) - Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer.

TOSS -  Australia have won the toss and opted to BOWL.

ODI Cap 255 - Mahli Beardman receives his maiden ODI cap from Michael Hussey.

Who will strike first in Perth -  With two quality sides ready to lock horns, a fiercely contested series opener awaits. Both teams have plenty to prove and will be eager to set the tone for the remaining matches. Who are you backing to draw first blood? We will find out soon. The toss and team news are just around the corner. Stay tuned!

Brook's England eye redemption -  On the other hand, England enjoyed an impressive home summer. Still, they failed to carry that momentum into the Tri-Series in Pakistan, falling short of the final. Harry Brook leads a side boasting a strong batting core comprising Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, and Jordan Cox. The all-round trio of Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, and James Coles adds further depth and balance to the lineup. Jofra Archer returns after a break and will spearhead the pace attack, with Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, and Jamie Overton expected to play key roles with the ball. Fresh faces Sonny Baker, Eddie Jack, and Henry Crocombe will also be eager to make the most of their opportunities and leave a lasting impression. England will be determined to start on a winning note and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Australia look to make a strong start -  Mitchell Marsh continues to take charge of Australia's limited-overs side, with several first-choice players rested as part of workload management. Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, and Matt Renshaw will be crucial to their batting plans, while Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, and Adam Zampa will shoulder key responsibilities with the ball. Tearaway pacer Mahli Beardman gets an opportunity to impress in this series, while young talents Liam Scott, Jack Edwards, and Oliver Peake will also be ones to watch. Australia will be keen to put their best foot forward and take an early lead in the series.

Series opener down under -  Hello and welcome to our coverage of the first ODI of the three-match series between Australia and England, from the Perth Stadium in Perth. Following their recent Test series defeat to the Proteas, the Men in Yellow will be eager to turn the page and make a fresh start in the 50-over format. England, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from their disappointing Tri-Series campaign against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With the 50-over World Cup less than 12 months away, both sides will be keen to build momentum and fine-tune their combinations.

…MATCHDAY…

Old rivals, new battle - The rivalry between Australia and England resumes with a three-match ODI series, and there is plenty at stake beyond the bragging rights. With the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia less than a year away, both sides will be keen to use this series to assess their combinations, give opportunities to emerging players and build momentum towards the global tournament. Australia return home after a demanding run of away assignments, while England arrive looking to put their recent struggles in Pakistan behind them. The opening encounter at Optus Stadium promises an intriguing contest, particularly with Perth's pace and bounce offering a different challenge to what England have experienced in recent weeks. A few exciting fresh faces - Australia have had a mixed run in ODI cricket over the past few months, with their 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe in September providing a welcome boost after consecutive 2-1 series defeats to Pakistan and Bangladesh earlier in the year. They also suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in their most recent ODI assignment, making this home series an important opportunity to find some consistency. Mitchell Marsh will continue to lead the side in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, while the selectors have opted to rest Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, with Nathan Ellis also unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury. This leaves Australia with a relatively inexperienced pace attack, including Mahli Beardman, who picked up 13 wickets in the last BBL season playing for the Perth Scorchers and offers plenty of excitement. Familiar firepower in batting - The batting, however, retains considerable firepower. Travis Head and Marsh are expected to provide an aggressive start at the top, with both capable of taking the game away from the opposition in the Powerplay. Josh Inglis has been in excellent touch across formats and will be another important figure, while Cameron Green adds versatility and the ability to contribute in both departments. Matthew Renshaw has also strengthened his case as a three-format option following some impressive performances, while Cooper Connolly and the highly rated Ollie Peake offer further depth in the middle order. Australia have a good blend of established international performers and young talent, but finding the right balance between their batting depth and bowling resources will be crucial. A chance to reset and build momentum - England's recent ODI form has been encouraging in patches, but their latest assignment in Pakistan exposed some of their inconsistencies. They began 2026 with a 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka, followed it up with another 2-1 win against India at home and also defeated Sri Lanka by the same margin before travelling to Pakistan. However, they managed just one victory in four group matches in the tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, finishing without a place in the final. Harry Brook's side will therefore be eager to respond in Australia, with the change in conditions presenting an opportunity to test their adaptability ahead of next year's World Cup. All bases covered - The return of Jofra Archer is a major boost to England's bowling resources, particularly on a surface like Perth, where his pace and ability to extract extra bounce could prove decisive. Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and the promising Sonny Baker provide further seam options, while Adil Rashid remains a key figure in the spin department. With Liam Dawson also available, England have a couple of options to consider depending on the conditions. With the bat, Ben Duckett and Tom Banton are likely to provide an attacking start, while Joe Root's experience and ability to adapt to different situations will be vital. Brook remains the central figure in the middle order, having demonstrated his destructive potential with a remarkable 202 off just 116 deliveries during the recent tri-series in Pakistan. Sam Curran and Will Jacks add valuable all-round depth, while Jacob Bethell's return from injury gives England another exciting option, although his availability for the opener remains uncertain. The Aussies have the historical advantage - Australia have traditionally enjoyed the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 92 of the 162 completed ODIs between the sides, compared to England's 65, with two ties and three no-results. The recent bilateral record also favours Australia, who have won the last three ODI series between the teams. England's last series victory came in 2018, when they completed a memorable 5-0 whitewash at home. However, England have shown they can challenge Australia in their own conditions, and the visitors will take confidence from their previous meeting at Perth Stadium in January 2018, when they secured a 12-run victory. A look at the conditions - Perth has traditionally been associated with pace and bounce, and the Optus Stadium surface should offer Australia's and England's quicks an opportunity to make an impact. The extra carry could make life interesting for the batters, particularly early in the innings, while the dimensions of the ground will also test their ability to find the gaps and clear the boundary. Interestingly, the venue has not been particularly high-scoring in its limited ODI history, with the average first-innings score in completed matches (excluding rain-affected games) hovering around 206. Seamers have accounted for a significantly higher share of wickets than spinners here, making the new-ball battle particularly important. Team form (Last 5 completed ODIs, recent first) - AUS - WLLWW | ENG - WLLLW. The bigger picture - With the 2027 World Cup approaching, this series represents an important opportunity for both sides to start shaping their preferred combinations. Australia will want their emerging fast bowlers to step up in the absence of their experienced trio, while England will be looking for greater consistency from a batting group that has plenty of attacking potential. There are also individual battles to look forward to, particularly between Archer and Australia's aggressive top order, and between Brook and an Australian attack keen to make an impression on home soil. Both teams have plenty to gain, and the opening ODI should provide an early indication of where they stand in their preparations for the challenges ahead.