Australia return from a disappointing campaign in South Africa to face England in a three-game ODI series, which starts in the early hours of Friday morning.
Match prediction
England to win @ 11/10
England were disappointing in their Tri-Nations Series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, losing three of their four games to finish bottom.
The conditions did not suit their bowling attack however and they should get much more out of this Perth pitch. Jofra Archer’s return is also a huge plus for the visitors as they take on an Australian side who have been struggling.
The hosts have lost six of their last eight bilateral ODI series, including defeats to Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa this year.
Their established pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all being rested, meaning much rests on the shoulders of an inexperienced fast bowling group.
At a ground which will suit the quicks, England’s more experienced attack could make all the difference and they can make it four defeats from five ODI games at this ground for Australia.
Best bet
Under 569.5 match runs @ 5/6
England were involved in some record-breaking high-scoring games recently against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but this Perth pitch should have much more life in it and the run total looks far too high.
Teams have averaged only 171 in the first innings of ODIs at the ground and it must be remembered that the first Test here in the Ashes lasted just 140 overs.
With a variable pitch and two teams who are not in the best of form, the under looks a strong pick.
Player Tips
Harry Brook was in record-breaking form against Sri Lanka recently, making 202, and he tends to thrive in tough conditions. He looks a solid bet to be England’s top scorer.
Jofra Archer took three wickets in England’s warm-up win over Western Australia and should take at least two in this clash.
Jack Edwards took five wickets in two ODIs against South Africa in September and looks a solid bet for at least one scalp.
Bet Builder
Harry Brook top England batter
Jofra Archer to take two or more wickets
Jack Edwards to take a wicket
Pays 10/1
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