England Collapse for 131 in Perth ODI
Kevin Pietersen, recently hired as a specialist batting mentor, is set to debrief the lineup before leaving the tour.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Soccer
England were dismissed for 131 all out in the opening one-day international in Perth and lost by seven wickets. The side batted on a fast, bouncy pitch and struggled to adapt to the conditions.
Why it matters
The defeat adds to a difficult run, with England recording four defeats and one dead-rubber win in the recent tri-series in Pakistan. It also raises questions about the batting lineup ahead of the 50-over World Cup in South Africa next year.
England's 131 all out in Perth was their lowest-scoring display in this series so far, following four defeats in Pakistan. Whether the batting order changes for Adelaide has not been confirmed.
The players
Kevin Pietersen
Former England batter, now 46, who was hired by Brendon McCullum as a specialist batting mentor and is known for his prominent career in international cricket.
Brendon McCullum
Former New Zealand captain who serves as England's head coach and has overseen the side's approach to attacking white-ball cricket.
Adil Rashid
Veteran England leg-spinner who is the side's second highest ODI wicket-taker and has been a regular in the one-day team.
Liam Dawson
English spin-bowling all-rounder who replaced Adil Rashid in England's one-day side.
The details
England batted on a fast, bouncy pitch in Perth and were not quick enough to adapt to its conditions. Adil Rashid, England's second highest ODI wicket-taker, lost his place in the one-day side to Liam Dawson.
Timeline
Summer 2026: England returned series wins over India and Sri Lanka.
Friday, November 13, 2026: England were dismissed for 131 in Perth and lost by seven wickets.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: The second one-day international takes place in Adelaide.
Monday, November 16, 2026: Kevin Pietersen departs for India to speak at a YouTube conference.
January 2027: Pietersen's expected next England assignment, the ODIs in South Africa.
Season Trajectory
The Perth defeat sits against England's 2019 World Cup-winning white-ball identity, which the current side is trying to rebuild under McCullum. With the 50-over World Cup in South Africa roughly 11 months away, the lineup's ability to adjust to pace-friendly pitches will shape how that rebuild is judged.
For fantasy and betting followers, Adil Rashid's omission and Liam Dawson's inclusion change the expected spin options in England's one-day XI. Fans tracking the lineup should watch the Adelaide team sheet for any further changes to the batting order.
The takeaway
England's struggles against a bouncy surface show that adaptability to conditions matters as much as talent in one-day cricket. Watching how the batting order responds in Adelaide will be the clearest signal of whether the side can recover before South Africa.
What happens next
England play the second one-day international in Adelaide on Sunday, November 15, 2026, and Kevin Pietersen is expected to conduct a post-match batting debrief before departing the tour.
Further reading
For more on how international squads adapt across formats, explore our Soccer coverage.
