Lance Morris made a successful return from injury, but it was England who walked away with a big win at the WACA

Western Australia v England | One-day tour match

England have survived a sizzling Lance Morris comeback to secure a 92-run victory over Western Australia in their one-day practice match at the WACA Ground.

Morris, playing his first game for WA in 20 months after recovering from a serious back injury, snared 3-29 off 10 overs as England were bowled out for 251 in 48 overs.

In reply, WA reached 1-60 in the 12th over before the wheels fell off, with spinner Adil Rashid (4-35), allrounder Jamie Overton (2-33) and paceman Jofra Archer (3-34) all chipping in to dismiss the home side for 159 in 32.3 overs in front of 5055 fans.

Morris strikes second ball back in dream return from injury

The win was a nice way for England to start their white-ball tour of Australia ahead of three ODIs and five T20s.

The ODI series begins at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Friday. 

The successful return of Morris from back surgery was a bright spot for Australian cricket on Saturday.

The 28-year-old reached speeds of 145km/h, and he struck gold on his second ball when he found the edge of England opener Tom Banton.

Morris had 2-8 to his name when he rushed Joe Root (13) into a mistimed pull short, with Mahli Beardman taking a sharp diving catch in the deep. 

Ben Duckett (59 off 66 balls) and Harry Brook (27 off 19) took England to 2-110.

Brook’s six off spinner Ashton Agar was so big it bounced into the WACA Ground’s new pool, where a swimmer had to throw it back.

But when Brook edged Brody Couch (4-47) through to the keeper and Duckett was caught attempting to sweep spinner Will Malajczuk, England were in strife at 4-115.

Liam Dawson (44no off 54 balls) and Will Jacks (34 off 35) ensured England reached a competitive total, with Beardman returning figures of 0-53 ahead of his expected ODI debut next week.

All eyes then turned to WA opener Cameron Bancroft, who looked good as he made his way to 32, before becoming Overton’s first victim. 

Corey Wasley (41 off 34) launched a rescue mission after WA had crashed to 5-97, but when he was caught in the deep in the 25th over, England were well on their way to victory.

Australia v England ODI & T20I Series 2026

50-over tour match: England won by 92 runs

First ODI: November 13, Perth Stadium, 2:30pm AEDT (D/N)

Second ODI: November 15, Adelaide Oval, 2:30pm AEDT (D/N)

Third ODI: November 18, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 2:30pm AEDT (D/N)

Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.

England squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue

First T20I: November 21, MCG, 7:15pm AEDT

Second T20I: November 24, Gold Coast Stadium, 7:15pm AEDT

Third T20I: November 27, The Gabba, 7:15pm AEDT

Fourth T20I: November 29, SCG, 7:15pm AEDT

Fifth T20I: December 2, Manuka Oval, 7:15pm AEDT

Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Adam Zampa

England squad: Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Thomas Rew, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.