AUS vs ENG 1st ODI Highlights: Beardman takes six as Australia hammer England in Perth

Signing off - That brings us to the end of a one-sided contest, with Australia taking an early lead in the series after a commanding performance. They will now look to wrap things up in the next game, while England will be desperate to bounce back and force a decider. The action moves to the Adelaide Oval for the second ODI on Sunday, 15 November, with the match getting underway at 3.30 am GMT. Do join us a little earlier for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

The victorious skipper of Australia - Mitchell Marsh is full of praise for Mahli Beardman, describing him as a fantastic young talent with a wonderful attitude and a genuine love for the ocean and fast bowling. He admires Beardman's confidence and gentle nature, adding that the youngster brings tremendous energy to the group regardless of whether he picks up wickets. Marsh calls it a fantastic start to his international career and jokingly suggests that Australia's 'big three' fast bowlers might have a sleepless night after watching his performance. Marsh also highlights the depth of fast-bowling talent across the country and hopes more youngsters get opportunities at the highest level. Reflecting on the chase, Marsh admits that 130 may look straightforward on paper, but stresses that the surface can be challenging and the team recognises the need to work hard during the first 20 overs. He adds that he loves playing at the venue and is pleased with the way Australia go about the chase.

The captain of England - Harry Brook acknowledges that they spent a week preparing for the game but gives credit to Mahli Beardman for bowling exceptionally well and making the most of the conditions. He stresses the importance of adaptability, admitting that while the team discusses it, they fail to execute their skills effectively when it matters. Brook adds that the bigger picture remains the World Cup in 12 months' time, pointing out that England have found themselves in difficult situations before and expressing confidence that they can bounce back in the next game.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - No prizes for guessing this one. It is Mahli Beardman who wins the award for his fantastic 6/24 on his debut. He describes his debut as an incredible day, admitting that the achievement is yet to fully sink in. He reveals that he goes to bed nervous but draws comfort from fond memories at the venue and the support of a wonderful group of teammates who help settle his nerves. Beardman says getting his first wicket is a huge relief, while Bison's leadership and the relaxed environment within the group make the transition to international cricket much easier. He also recalls Zampa advising him to keep a level head after that breakthrough and explains that he simply focuses on executing the team's plans. Reflecting on his journey back from a stress-related injury, Beardman admits there are occasional doubts but insists he never loses his love for the game. He adds that his way of switching off is to ignore the outside noise and, whenever time permits, head down to the beach for a swim.

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Not enough runs on the board - England simply did not have enough runs on the board to make a contest of it. Gus Atkinson did offer a brief glimmer of hope with a wicket off his very first delivery, but that was quickly snuffed out by Bison's counter-attacking charge. Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton picked up a wicket apiece, but breakthroughs were few and far between, and England never really managed to put the hosts under any sustained pressure.

A quick chat - Australia's Spencer Johnson says that playing one-day cricket in Australia is always special. He praises Mahli Beardman for his energy and believes he has a bright future ahead. Johnson adds that it is an important series for the team and hopes they can make it 3-0. He also expresses his satisfaction at being able to perform and contribute to the team, acknowledging that injuries are part and parcel of sport. He hopes to stay fit and remain on the park for much longer.

A debut to remember for Beardman - Earlier in the game, England were bundled out for a paltry total after being asked to bat first, with debutant Mahli Beardman stealing the show with a sensational six-wicket haul. Tom Banton, Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson were the only batters to manage 25 or more, with the latter two sharing the highest partnership of just 37 in an otherwise dismal scorecard featuring six single-digit scores. Spencer Johnson also made a fine impact with 3/42, while Xavier Bartlett chipped in with a wicket.

Marsh fires as the Aussies cruise home - Chasing a modest target, Australia did suffer an early setback with Travis Head departing cheaply, but Mitchell Marsh ensured there was no shift in momentum. Carrying his rich vein of form from South Africa, he went on a spectacular hitting spree, racing to a 29-ball half-century and putting England's bowlers under immense pressure. His 61-run partnership with Connolly effectively broke the back of the chase, although both batters fell shortly after Marsh reached his milestone. There were no further scares, however, as Matt Renshaw and Josh Inglis chipped in with valuable contributions to keep Australia firmly in control and guide them home with more than 25 overs to spare.

Australia let their cricket do the talking - The off-field turmoil surrounding Australian cricket has barely made a dent in their on-field performances, as they came out all guns blazing to completely outclass England and draw first blood in the series. The manner of the victory is even more impressive given they did so without their three premier fast bowlers, with young Mahli Beardman grabbing the opportunity with both hands and announcing himself in spectacular fashion on the international stage with the best-ever ODI debut figures for Australia.

23.3: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, 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. 

23.2: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, On a hard length, just outside off. Renshaw blocks it toward point.

23.1: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! Scores level! Full and at the stumps. Renshaw covers the line and lifts it over mid on for a boundary.

22.6: Sam Curran to Matt Renshaw, Short of a good length, around off. Renshaw steers this to deep third for a single.

22.5: Sam Curran to Matt Renshaw, Pitched full, at the stumps. Renshaw flicks this to short mid-wicket.

22.4: Sam Curran to Josh Inglis, Short of a length, down the leg. Inglis swivel pulls it toward fine leg for a single.

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

22.2: Sam Curran to Josh Inglis, Good length ball on off. Inglis defends into the cover region.

22.1: Sam Curran to Josh Inglis, 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.

21.6: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Full pitcher, on the middle. Inglis flicks it through square leg for a single.

21.5: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, 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.

21.4: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Back of a length again, on off. Inglis stays back and defends into the off side.

21.3: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Back of a length, around off. Inglis lifts the bat and lets it go.

21.2: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Pitched full, just outside off. Inglis tries to flick it across the line but misses. 

21.1: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Short of a length delivery on off. Inglis makes room to carve it over point but fails to connect.

20.6: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length on middle. Renshaw hops and drops this into the leg side.

20.5: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Fuller than a length at the stumps. Renshaw eases it to mid on.

20.4: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Back of a length, around off. Inglis guides it off the edge toward deep third for a single.

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

20.2: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Skiddy length ball on off. Inglis stabs it toward the man at gully.

20.1: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Fuller than a length, outside off. Inglis drives it through the gap at point for a couple of runs.

19.6: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, 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.

19.5: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, Short of a good length, zips through just outside off. Renshaw lets it go.

19.4: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, Fuller than a good length on off. Renshaw guides it off the outer half toward the deep third region for a couple of runs.

19.3: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, FOUR MORE! Renshaw picks the back-of-a length-delivery pretty early and nails the pull toward deep mid-wicket for another boundary.

19.2: Jamie Overton to Matt Renshaw, On a length, at the stumps. Blocked down the pitch.

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

18.6: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Fuller than a good length, on off. Inglis defends with soft hands into the off side.

18.5: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, On a hard length, at the sticks. Inglis is behind the line and keeps it out.

18.4: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Short of a good length, on middle. Inglis defends from the crease.

18.3: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length on the hip. Renshaw tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

18.2: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Short of a good length on off. Renshaw is behind the line in defence.

18.1: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Back of a length on middle. Inglis hops and tucks it through square leg for a single.

17.6: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Short of a length, angled at the body. Renshaw hops and turns into the leg side.

17.5: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Good length delivery at the stumps. Renshaw defends it down the track.

17.4: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Short of a good length, around off. Renshaw lifts his bat and lets it go.

17.3: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length around off. Renshaw leaves it alone.

17.2: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, 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.

17.1: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Skiddy length ball, around off. Inglis steers it toward deep third for a single.

16.6: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, 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!

16.5: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, 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.

16.4: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, 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.

16.3: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Back of a length on the hip, tucked down to fine leg for a single by Inglis.

16.2: Gus Atkinson to Josh 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. 

16.1: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Short of a good length, angling into off. Inglis defends from the crease.

15.6: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, On a length, on off. Renshaw defends it down the track.

15.5: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length, on the middle and leg. Renshaw hops and tucks it toward short mid-wicket.

15.4: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Angled in, on a length, just outside off. Renshaw looks to defend, but gets beaten.

15.3: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Short of a good length, around off. Inglis carves it off the outer half toward deep third for a single.

15.2: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Fuller than a good length, around off. Inglis shoulders arms.

15.1: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 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.

14.6: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Hits the deck hard, around off, nips back in. Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.

14.5: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, 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.

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

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

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

14.1: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Back of length and just on off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

13.6: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Matt Renshaw knocks it down the pitch.

13.5: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, 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.

13.4: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, 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.

13.3: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Back of a length and around off, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone again.

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

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

12.6: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Hits the deck hard, around off, nips back in. Josh Inglis offers no shot at it.

12.5: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Pitched up, on middle, Matt Renshaw clips it towards mid-wicket for one.

12.4: Gus Atkinson to Matt Renshaw, Fuller and just outside off, Matt Renshaw lets it go.

12.3: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, Back of a length and on middle, Josh Inglis pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

12.2: Gus Atkinson to Josh Inglis, On a length and on off, Josh Inglis blocks it out.

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

11.6: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Dug into the surface, outside off, Matt Renshaw leaves it alone.

11.5: Jofra Archer to Matt Renshaw, Pitched up, on middle and leg, Matt Renshaw knocks it to mid on.

Matt Renshaw comes out to the middle.

11.4: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, 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.

11.3: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, 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.

11.2: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 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.

11.1: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, 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.

10.6: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, 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.

10.5: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Touch fuller, on middle, Cooper Connolly fends it down the pitch.

10.4: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Good length and on middle, angling in, Cooper Connolly blocks it out well.

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

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

10.1: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, 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.

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

9.5: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Hard length and around off, Josh Inglis pats it in front of point.

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

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

9.2: Jofra Archer to Josh Inglis, Back of a length and around off, Josh Inglis leaves it alone.

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

8.6: Jamie Overton to Cooper Connolly, 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.

8.5: Jamie Overton to Cooper Connolly, Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

8.4: Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, Hard length and around leg, Josh Inglis nudges it through backward square leg for a run.

The next batter in is Josh Inglis.

8.3: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

8.2: Jamie Overton to Cooper Connolly, 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.

8.1: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

7.6: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller and on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh clips it through square leg for one.

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

7.4: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

7.3: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, 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.

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

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

6.6: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, Goes short again, outside of, Mitchell Marsh lets it go.

6.5: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

6.4: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

6.3: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

6.2: Jamie Overton to Mitchell Marsh, Just back of a length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

6.1: Jamie Overton to Cooper Connolly, 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!

5.6: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

5.5: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

5.4: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

5.3: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

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

5.1: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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!

4.6: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, On a length and on middle, Cooper Connolly keeps it out on the pitch.

4.5: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, Short of a legnth and around off, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

4.4: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, 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.

4.3: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, 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.

4.2: Jofra Archer to Cooper Connolly, 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.

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

3.6: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, Short of a legnth and well outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

3.5: Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

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

3.3: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly drives it away to mid off.

3.2: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, On a length and on off, Cooper Connolly pushes it to short cover.

3.1: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Good length and on middle, angling in, Cooper Connolly stays back and blocks it out.

2.6: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

2.5: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, Pitched up and on off, Mitchell Marsh drills it away to mid off.

2.4: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

2.3: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

2.2: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, Hits the deck hard, just around off, holds its line. Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.

2.1: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

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

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

1.5: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Short of a length and just outside off, Cooper Connolly leaves it alone.

1.4: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, Touch fuller and on off, Cooper Connolly pushes it away to short cover.

1.3: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, 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.

1.2: Gus Atkinson to Cooper Connolly, 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.

1.1: Gus Atkinson to Travis Head, 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.

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

0.5: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

0.4: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

0.3: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

0.2: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

0.1: Jofra Archer to Mitchell Marsh, 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.

We are back for the chase! The England players head out to the middle, led by Harry Brook, who is trying to pump up his men. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head are the two openers for Australia. Jofra Archer will start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Australia eye quick finish - With just 132 runs to chase, Australia will be eager to wrap things up quickly and seal the game. England, meanwhile, will need to strike early and make the most of the conditions if they are to turn this low-scoring contest into a competitive one. Join us shortly for the second innings.

The man of the moment - Mahli Beardman admits he was still trying to process the moment after making his international debut, saying everything happened very quickly. He describes representing Australia as a great honour, with taking wickets being the cherry on top. He identifies Harry Brook as his favourite wicket, explaining that getting his first breakthrough helped ease the nerves. Beardman admits to feeling nervous before his first delivery but says he focused on hitting the cut stuff and allowed things to flow naturally. He also credits Bison (Mitchell Marsh) as a great leader and explains that his approach was to make the most of the seam angle without giving too much away, while sticking to the team's plans. He adds that bowling alongside his experienced teammates and getting the job done was an awesome feeling.

Beardman leads the way for Australia - Australia were exceptional with their plans and executed them to perfection on a bouncy surface in Perth. Debutant Mahli Beardman stole the show with a sensational six-wicket haul, while Spencer Johnson chipped in with three wickets and Bartlett picked up one. The hosts were equally impressive in the field, displaying sharp catching and excellent ground fielding to keep England firmly under pressure throughout the innings.

England Collapse to 131 - A disappointing batting performance from England as they are bowled out for just 131 in under 34 overs. After being asked to bat first, the openers provided a steady start but failed to capitalise, and wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. With no significant partnerships forthcoming, England found themselves reeling at 65/8. However, Gus Atkinson and Will Jacks stitched together a useful stand to push the visitors past the 130-run mark. Overall, it was a below-par effort with the bat from England.

33.4: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, 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.

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

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

33.1: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, 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.

32.6: Spencer Johnson to Gus Atkinson, 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.

32.5: Spencer Johnson to Gus Atkinson, Pitched up, on off, Gus Atkinson drills it to mid off.

32.4: Spencer Johnson to Gus Atkinson, 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.

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

32.3: Spencer Johnson to Gus Atkinson, 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.

32.2: Spencer Johnson to Gus Atkinson, 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.

32.1: Spencer Johnson to Jofra Archer, 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.

31.6: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, 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.

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

31.4: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, 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.

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

31.3: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, Full again, on middle, angling in, Jofra Archer fends it down the pitch.

31.2: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, 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.

31.1: Mahli Beardman to Jofra Archer, Back of a length and on middle, Jofra Archer gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Mahli Beardman is back on.

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

30.5: Spencer Johnson to Jofra Archer, 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.

30.4: Spencer Johnson to Jofra Archer, Short of a length, just on off, takes off a bit as well. Jofra Archer leaves it alone.

30.3: Spencer Johnson to Jofra Archer, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Jofra Archer stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

30.2: Spencer Johnson to Jofra Archer, 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.

30.1: Spencer Johnson to Will Jacks, 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.

29.6: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, 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.

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

29.4: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, 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.

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

29.2: Adam Zampa to Will Jacks, Tossed up, full and on off, Will Jacks prods forward and blocks it out.

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

28.6: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Dug into the surface, just outside off, Will Jacks offers no shot at it.

28.5: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, 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.

28.4: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, A slower one, full and around off, shaping away. Will Jacks leaves it alone.

28.3: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Back of a length and on off, Will Jacks stays back and pats it down the pitch.

28.2: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, 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.

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

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

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

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

27.4: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, Flatter, full and on the pads, Gus Atkinson clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

27.3: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, 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.

27.2: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, Floated, full and on midle, Gus Atkinson defends it on the front foot.

27.1: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, 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.

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

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

26.4: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Hits the deck hard and outside off again, Will Jacks offers no shot at it.

26.3: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Much fuller, on middle, Will Jacks knocks it to mid on.

26.2: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Back of a length, just outside off, gets some extra bounce. Will Jacks leaves it alone.

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

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

25.5: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, Flighted, full and on middle, Gus Atkinson defends it on the front foot.

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

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

25.2: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, Floated, short and on off, Gus Atkinson oves back and dabs it to point.

25.1: Adam Zampa to Gus Atkinson, 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.

24.6: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, 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.

24.5: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, Short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Atkinson half pulls it through square leg for a single.

24.4: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, Back of a length on middle. Jacks hops and tucks it through square leg for a single.

24.3: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, On a nagging length, close to the off stump. Jacks leaves it alone.

24.2: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, Fuller than a length, on the middle and leg. Jacks misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

24.1: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, FOUR! Lovely! Full and at the stumps. Jacks times it past the diving mid on fielder for a much needed boundary.

23.6: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Fuller than a length, on middle. Jacks clips it off the inner half through backward square leg for a single.

23.5: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, On a hard length, seams back into the middle and leg. Jacks misses the tuck and wears it on the thigh pad.

23.4: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, A harmless bouncer, around off. Jacks pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a couple.

23.3: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, 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.

23.2: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Short of a good length, zips through around off. Jacks leaves it alone.

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

22.6: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, Short of a good length on off. Jacks is behind the line in defence.

22.5: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, Back of a length on off. Will Jacks forces the pull toward deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

22.4: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, Short of a good-length delivery just outside off. Atkinson pushes this towards cover and collects one.

22.3: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, Back of length on off. Gus Atkinson defends it down the pitch.

22.2: Xavier Bartlett to Will Jacks, Fuller than a length at the stumps. Pushed to mid on for a single.

22.1: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, 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.

21.6: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Back of a length, around off. Jacks rides the bounce and steers it toward backward point.

21.5: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, Fuller than a good length on off. Jacks blocks it on the front foot.

21.4: Jack Edwards to Will Jacks, On a length, around off. Jacks lets it go.

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

21.3: Jack Edwards to Gus Atkinson, WIDE! Back of a length, slanting down the leg. Gus Atkinson plays and misses. Wide signaled.

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

21.1: Jack Edwards to Gus Atkinson, Good length ball, on off. Gus Atkinson defends.

Jack Edwards comes into the attack next.

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

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

20.4: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, Back of a length on the hip. Tucked into the leg side for a single.

20.3: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, 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.

20.2: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, FOUR! Punished! Short and wide outside off. Gus Atkinson slaps it through extra cover for a welcome boundary.

20.1: Xavier Bartlett to Gus Atkinson, Fuller than a good length on off. Gus Atkinson presses forward and blocks it toward point.

19.6: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, 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.

19.5: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, Fuller than a length, at the stumps. Jacks knocks it toward mid-on.

19.4: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, Short of a length delivery, just outside off. Jacks sways out of the line and lets it go.

19.3: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Jacks nudges it through mid-wicket and scampers for the double.

19.2: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, Lands it on a length, on off. Jacks defends it back to the bowler.

19.1: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, 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.

18.6: Spencer Johnson to Jamie Overton, 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.

18.5: Spencer Johnson to Will Jacks, Back of a length, around the hip. Jacks swivel-pulls this to fine leg for a single.

18.4: Spencer Johnson to Jamie Overton, Fuller than a good length on off. Overton pushes into covers for a single.

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

18.2: Spencer Johnson to Jamie Overton, Back of a length again, on off. Overton defends from the crease.

18.1: Spencer Johnson to Jamie Overton, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Overton misses the tuck and wears it on the thigh pad.

17.6: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, On a length, around off. Jacks is happy to let it go.

17.5: Mahli Beardman to Jamie Overton, 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.

17.4: Mahli Beardman to Liam Dawson, 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.

17.3: Mahli Beardman to Liam Dawson, 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.

17.2: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, Back of a length on the middle and leg. Jacks tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

17.1: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, A sharp, short ball at 145 clicks, just outside off. Jacks sways out of the line and leaves it alone.

16.6: Spencer Johnson to Liam Dawson, Short of a full-length delivery at the stumps. Dawson defends this back towards the bowler.

16.5: Spencer Johnson to Liam Dawson, Fuller than a length on off. Dawson presses forward and knocks it off the inner half to mid on.

16.4: Spencer Johnson to Liam Dawson, On a hard length, on off. Dawson gets forward and defends into the off side.

16.3: Spencer Johnson to Liam Dawson, Short of a length delivery, just outside off. Dawson gets out of the line and lets it go.

16.2: Spencer Johnson to Will Jacks, Back of a length on off. Jacks pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

16.1: Spencer Johnson to Will Jacks, Back of a length on off. Jacks defends from the crease.

Liam Dawson walks in at number 8.

15.6: Mahli Beardman to Sam Curran, 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.

15.5: Mahli Beardman to Sam Curran, 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.

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

15.3: Mahli Beardman to Sam Curran, Banged short, on middle. Curran ducks under it.

15.2: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, 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.

15.2: Mahli Beardman to Will Jacks, 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.

15.1: Mahli Beardman to Jordan Cox, 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.

14.6: Spencer Johnson to Sam Curran, On a hard length, at the stumps. Curran defends from the crease.

14.5: Spencer Johnson to Sam Curran, Full and at the stumps. Curran strokes it hard back toward Johnson, who stops it in the follow through.

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

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

14.2: Spencer Johnson to Jordan Cox, Fuller than a length on off. Cox defends on the front foot.

14.1: Spencer Johnson to Jordan Cox, 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.

13.6: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, 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.

13.5: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Fuller than a good length on off. Root defends on the front foot.

13.4: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, 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.

13.3: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Back of a length, angling into the middle and leg. Root pulls it along the carpet toward fine leg for a couple.

13.2: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Short of a good length, on off. Root dabs it toward backward point.

13.1: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Fuller than a good length, zips through around off. Root lets it go.

12.6: Xavier Bartlett to Jordan Cox, Full-length delivery on off. Cox blocks it toward short cover.

12.5: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Fuller than a length, on the middle and leg. Root flicks it through square leg for a single.

12.4: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Fuller than a length at the stumps. Root knocks it toward mid on.

12.3: Xavier Bartlett to Jordan Cox, Full, at the stumps. Cox nudges it toward short mid-wicket for a single.

12.2: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Back of a length, angling down the leg. Root pulls it toward fine leg for a single.

12.1: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Full pitcher, just outside off. Root squeezes it toward the man at backward point. 

11.6: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, On a hard length, around off. Root steers it past the man at backward point for a single toward deep third.

11.5: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Low full toss angling into the middle. Root flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

11.4: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Hard length delivery at the stumps. Root defends from the crease.

11.3: Mahli Beardman to Jordan Cox, 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.

11.2: Mahli Beardman to Harry Brook, 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.

11.1: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Short of a length on off. Root hooks it through backward square leg for a single.

10.6: Xavier Bartlett to Harry Brook, Fuller than a length, just outside off. Brook lets it go.

10.5: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, 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.

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

10.4: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Lands it on a length, on off. Joe Root blocks it toward point.

10.3: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Fuller than a good length, around off. Root walks down the track and defends it toward point with an angled bat.

10.2: Xavier Bartlett to Harry Brook, Full pitcher, just outside off. Brook drives into covers for a single.

10.1: Xavier Bartlett to Harry Brook, Fuller than a length on off. Brook defends on the front foot.

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

9.5: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Skiddy length ball, around off. Root stays back and carves it toward backward point.

9.4: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Short of a full-length delivery outside off. Root strokes this towards extra cover.

9.3: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Back of a length on off. Root pulls and finds the man at mid-wicket.

9.2: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, Fuller than a length on off. Root blocks it on the front foot.

9.1: Mahli Beardman to Joe Root, 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.

8.6: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, 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 Josh Inglis completes a good, clean catch. England are two down.

8.5: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Short of a full-length delivery at the stumps. Banton turns it towards mid-wicket.

8.4: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, BEATEN! Short of a good-length delivery just outside off-stump. Banton tries to defend it but misses.

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

8.2: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Short of a good length, nips away just outside off. Banton looks to defend but gets beaten.

8.1: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, 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.

7.6: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Short of a length, down the leg. Root pulls it to fine leg for a single.

7.5: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length, angling away. Root pulls it to mid-wicket.

7.4: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 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.

7.3: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Back of a length, around off. Root crouches low and carves it toward the man at backward point.

7.2: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Full pitcher at the stumps. Root tries to flick it across but gets a soft leading edge into the covers.

7.1: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Short of a good length, angling away from the batter. Root lets it go.

6.6: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, FOUR! Too easy! A low full toss on the pad. Banton clips it over square leg for a boundary to end the over. 

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

6.4: Xavier Bartlett to Tom 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.

6.3: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Goes full, down the leg. Root clips it toward fine leg for a single.

6.2: Xavier Bartlett to Joe Root, Full pitcher, on off. Root drives it uppishly but lands in front of the cover point fielder.

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

5.6: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, Length delivery on the leg pole. Banton misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

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

5.4: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Pitched full, around off. Root bunts into covers and dashes for a single.

5.3: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, Short of a length, just outside off, angling away. Root sways out of the line and leaves it alone.

5.2: Spencer Johnson to Joe Root, 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.

5.1: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, 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.

4.6: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, On a length, on off. Banton presses forward and defends it toward silly mid off.

4.5: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Fuller than a good length, nipping away around off. Banton lets it go.

4.4: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, On a hard length, on off. Banton blocks it on the front foot.

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

4.2: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Back of a length on off. Banton dabs it toward backward point.

4.1: Xavier Bartlett to Ben Duckett, Full and at the stumps. Duckett comes forward and drives it uppishly through mid on for three runs.

3.6: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Back of a length, around off. Duckett carves it off the outer half toward deep third for a single.

3.5: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, 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.

3.4: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Fuller than a length on off. Duckett defends it down the track.

3.3: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Short of a good length, on middle. Duckett defends into the leg side.

3.2: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Fuller than a length on the leg. Duckett misses the flick and wears it on the pad.

3.1: Spencer Johnson to Ben Duckett, Short of a good length, angled into the middle. Duckett hangs back and dabs it toward the gully.

2.6: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, 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. 

2.5: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Bartlett goes full, just outside off. Left alone by Banton.

2.4: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Short of a good length, shapes away around off. Banton shoulders arms.

2.3: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, Lands it on a length, nips away and Banton lets it go.

2.2: Xavier Bartlett to Ben Duckett, Fuller than a length on the pad. Duckett flicks it to fine leg for a single.

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

1.6: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, On a length, pushed across. Tom Banton lets it go.

1.5: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, 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.

1.4: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, 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. 

1.3: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, Back of a length, pushed across the batter. Banton looks to flay but misses.

1.2: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, 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.

1.1: Spencer Johnson to Tom Banton, Fuller than a length, angled across the batter and beats the defence of Banton.

Spencer Johnson will share the attack.

0.6: Xavier Bartlett to Ben Duckett, 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.

0.5: Xavier Bartlett to Ben Duckett, 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.

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

0.3: Xavier Bartlett to Ben Duckett, Fuller than a good length, down the leg. Duckett plays and misses. 

0.2: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, 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.

0.1: Xavier Bartlett to Tom Banton, 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.