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Australia Bowls First in Perth ODI Opener
13 Nov
Summary
- Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Mahli Beardman makes his international debut for Australia.
- Both captains expressed readiness for batting or bowling.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against England in the opening match of the three-game series held in Perth. Marsh expressed confidence in the pitch conditions, anticipating it would remain consistent throughout the game and stating the team enjoys chasing. A key highlight for Australia is the international debut of young fast bowler Mahli Beardman, who will play in front of his home crowd.
England captain Harry Brook acknowledged that his team would have also preferred to bowl but is prepared to bat. He mentioned that England had a productive week of preparation, including training at the WACA and playing a practice match. The England squad will feature four fast bowlers and Liam Dawson, with Adil Rashid not included in the lineup.
Both teams have announced their playing XIs. Australia includes Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Adam Zampa, while England features Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Harry Brook. The series opener is significant as it kicks off Australia's summer, with the squad described as relatively young and energetic, aiming to build on recent lessons learned.
