Pope shines again as Root, Brook tune up in England win
England XI haul in target of 202 as warm-up game with Lions goes the distance
13/11Result
Tour Match, England tour of Australia at Perth, Nov 13-15 2025
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![England Lions]( "England Lions")
376 & 251/6d -
![England XI]( "England XI")
426 & 202/5 (34.4 ov)
13/11Result
Tour Match, England tour of Australia at Perth, Nov 13-15 2025
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![England Lions]( "England Lions")
376 & 251/6d -
![England XI]( "England XI")
426 & 202/5 (34.4 ov)
Day 2
Ollie Pope puts selection talk to bed with warm-up century
No. 3 inks himself in for first Test while Stokes also in runs after failures for Root, Brook
Day 1
Stokes six-for highlights England's first day of pre-Ashes action
Skipper shows form on return from injury but Mark Wood's early exit casts shadow over touring group
Others
Pope hopes No.3 scrutiny can bring out his best for Ashes
Authoritative displays in Lilac Hill warm-up have ended the speculation leading into Perth Test
Scans clear Mark Wood of hamstring injury
Wood will continue to train as planned ahead of Perth Test, but whether England select him or not remains to be seen
Wood sent for scan after hamstring stiffness in Ashes warm-up
The England quick bowled two four-over spells before leaving the field at Lilac Hill