England collapse in Perth as Australia win first ODI

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 22:20 · Archive

England were dismissed for 131 in their opening one-day international against Australia in Perth, losing by seven wickets.

England were dismissed for just 131 in their opening one-day international against Australia in Perth on Friday, losing by seven wickets. Australia chased down the target in 23.3 overs to complete a comprehensive victory.

Head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged England's poor performance after the match. He said England 'weren't quick enough to adapt to the conditions' and described the pitch as 'like batting on a trampoline', where certain shots were very difficult to execute. Despite playing a warm-up match at the nearby WACA ground to acclimatise, England struggled significantly.

McCullum said England had discussed the surface extensively before the game and expected to score more than 131. He added there were 'good lessons' to learn, particularly relevant ahead of the World Cup in South Africa next year, which will feature similarly bouncy pitches. McCullum has brought in Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor to help educate the batting lineup, with Pietersen departing after Sunday's second ODI in Adelaide.

How it is being reported

• McCullum backs Pietersen to help England after collapse on ‘trampoline’ pitchEngland dismissed for just 131 in opening ODI in Perth McCullum: ‘KP’s message will be measured but firm’ Brendon McCullum has backed Kevin Pietersen to help educate England’s batting lineup before the “specialist mentor” he hired in the summer leaves the tour of Australia after Sunday’s second one-day international in Adelaide. The collapse to 131 all out for a seven-wicket defeat in Perth on Friday naturally brought back memories of the first Ashes Test 12 months ago. But more relevant is what it means should a similarly fast, bouncy surface – such as at the Wanderers in Johannesburg – be…The Guardian · 13 Nov, 12:38
• England in losing habit after 'failing to adapt' in Perth drubbingEngland "weren't quick enough to adapt to the conditions" as they slumped to a seven-wicket loss to Australia in the first ODI of their three-match series in Perth, according to head coach Brendon McCullum.Sky Sports · 13 Nov, 12:30

In this story: England · Australia · Perth · Brendon McCullum · Kevin Pietersen · Adelaide · South Africa

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