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Morris sizzles but England thrash WA in warm-up

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

By Justin Chadwick · Cricket Australia

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:30 AM

Key Things to Know

England secured a 92-run warm-up victory over Western Australia after bowling the hosts out for 159.
Fast bowler Lance Morris claimed 3-29 in his return from a serious back injury.
England were bowled out for 251, with Ben Duckett top-scoring with 59 off 66 balls.

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England opened their white-ball tour of Australia with a commanding 92-run win over Western Australia in a 50-over practice match at the WACA Ground. After being bowled out for 251 in 48 overs, England dismantled WA for 159 in 32.3 overs behind strong bowling from Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, and Jamie Overton.

Western Australia's standout performer was paceman Lance Morris, who claimed 3-29 in his first state appearance in 20 months following back surgery. Ben Duckett led England's scoring with 59, supported by Liam Dawson's unbeaten 44, before England's attack sealed a dominant victory.

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Morris sizzles but England thrash WA in warm-up

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