England face Australia in the first ODI of a three-match series at Perth Stadium on Friday, November 13. England have played only one ODI at the venue, in January 2018, so the sample is small. This article reviews that single match through team totals, batting and bowling records.
The Perth fixture is the first ODI meeting between the two sides since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in February last year. Australia won that match in Lahore by chasing down 352.
It is also the first bilateral ODI series between the teams since Australia won 3-2 in England more than two years ago. The head-to-head context is recent, but England's history at this particular venue is thin.
England's Complete ODI Record at Perth Stadium
England have played one ODI at Perth Stadium, in January 2018 under captain Eoin Morgan. They posted a match-winning total of 259 against Australia.
| Category | Record | Player / Detail |
|---|
| Matches played | 1 | January 2018 |
| Result | Won | Captain: Eoin Morgan |
| Highest team total | 259 | vs Australia, 2018 |
| Lowest team total | 259 | vs Australia, 2018 |
| Highest individual score | 62 (68 balls) | Joe Root |
| Best bowling figures | 5-35 | Tom Curran |
Team Totals at the Venue
Because only one match has been played, England's highest and lowest totals at Perth Stadium are identical at 259. There is no range of scores to compare, so the figure serves as a single benchmark rather than a trend.
That total was enough to win the game. It gives England a 100 percent win record at the ground, though from a sample of one.
Batting Record: Joe Root Leads the Way
Joe Root is England's top run-scorer at the venue with 62 runs from 68 balls. His innings included two boundaries and came in a winning cause.
| Metric | Joe Root at Perth Stadium |
|---|
| Runs | 62 |
| Balls faced | 68 |
| Strike rate | 91.18 |
| Boundaries | 2 |
| Runs from boundaries | 8 (about 12.9% of total) |
What the Numbers Suggest
Only 8 of Root's 62 runs came in boundaries. The rest came through singles, twos and strike rotation, which points to an innings built on pace management rather than power-hitting.
His strike rate of 91.18 was brisk for an anchor role. It also made him both the leading run-scorer and the highest individual scorer for England at the ground, as the two records belong to the same innings.
Bowling Record: Tom Curran's Five-Wicket Haul
Tom Curran is England's most successful ODI bowler at Perth Stadium. He took five wickets in a single innings against Australia in January 2018, conceding just 35 runs.
| Metric | Tom Curran at Perth Stadium |
|---|
| Wickets | 5 |
| Runs conceded | 35 |
| Best figures | 5-35 |
| Bowling average | 7.00 |
Context for the Bowling Average
A bowling average of 7.00 means Curran conceded seven runs for every wicket taken. By any ODI standard that is an exceptional return, although it comes from a single spell.
His figures are also England's best at the venue, as he is the only England bowler to have taken a five-wicket haul there. England's bowling record at the ground is therefore effectively his record.
Analytical Takeaway Before the 1st ODI
England's venue record rests on one match, so it should be treated as context rather than a predictive trend. A total of 259, a 62-run anchor innings and a 5-35 spell are the only reference points available.
The 2018 result shows that a moderate total combined with a strong bowling performance can be enough to win at Perth Stadium. Whether that holds for the 2026 side will depend on how the current batting and bowling units perform on the day.
Quick Reference: Key Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| England's highest ODI total at Perth Stadium | 259 |
| England's lowest ODI total at Perth Stadium | 259 |
| Most ODI runs for England at the venue | Joe Root (62) |
| Most ODI wickets for England at the venue | Tom Curran (5) |
| Highest individual score for England | 62 by Joe Root |
| Best bowling figures for England | 5-35 by Tom Curran |