England have confirmed a 50-over warm-up fixture at the Waca ahead of their winter white-ball tour of Australia. The match serves as a crucial preparation ahead of the Ashes series, contrasting with last year's early series defeat. With key players Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid currently injured, Joe Root stands as the most experienced member of the touring party.
England have struggled recently in 50-over cricket but have won three series this year. The ECB and Cricket Australia have held discussions about reciprocal arrangements to provide better touring preparation. England's tour runs from 13 November to 2 December, featuring three ODIs and five T20s.
They also face a 50-over tri-series in Pakistan later this month before departing for Australia.
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