Lance Morris made a successful return from injury, but it was England who walked away with a big win at the WACA
Morris sizzles but England beat WA in warm-up
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.
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.