Australia and England are set to renew one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries when the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series gets underway at Perth Stadium on Friday, 13 November 2026.
The series opener will feature Australian captain Mitchell Marsh and England captain Harry Brook, who recently came together for a trophy unveiling at the Perth venue. The two captains also shared a cup of tea in a light-hearted moment that celebrated the historic cricketing rivalry between the nations.
The first ODI will begin at 11:30 am local time in Perth, with both teams looking to make a strong start to the series. The contest will be followed by matches in Adelaide and Hobart, bringing international one-day cricket to three Australian cities.
Three-Match ODI Series Across Australia
Following the Perth opener, the teams will meet at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, 15 November, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm local time.
The third and final ODI will take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Wednesday, 18 November, starting at 2:30 pm local time.
Australia will be looking to continue its recent success in bilateral ODI series against England, having won the last three series between the sides. England, meanwhile, will aim to challenge that record and build momentum during their Australian tour.
Captains Lead Their Sides into the Contest
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia’s squad, which includes established players such as Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa, alongside emerging talents including Mahli Beardman and Ollie Peake.
Harry Brook will captain England, with experienced campaigners Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Sam Curran among the players named in the touring squad.
The series also provides both teams with an opportunity to assess their combinations and build towards the next ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled for 2027.
Five-Match T20 International Series to Follow
The ODI series will be followed by a five-match T20 International (T20I) series, beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, 21 November.
The T20I matches will take the teams to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra, with the final encounter scheduled at Manuka Oval on Wednesday, 2 December.
The T20I schedule is:
- First T20I: 21 November – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, 7:15 pm
- Second T20I: 24 November – Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast, 6:15 pm
- Third T20I: 27 November – The Gabba, Brisbane, 6:15 pm
- Fourth T20I: 29 November – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, 7:15 pm
- Fifth T20I: 2 December – Manuka Oval, Canberra, 7:15 pm
With three ODIs followed by five T20Is, the tour promises several weeks of international cricket across Australia. The opening match in Perth will set the tone for the contest as Australia and England prepare to renew their rivalry across two formats.
