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Mahli Beardman takes 6–24 as Australia beat England in his ODI debut at Perth

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Summary

  • Australia beat England by eight wickets in the first one-day international at Perth Stadium on November 13, 2026.
  • Debutant fast bowler Mahli Beardman, 21, took 6–24 as England was dismissed for 131 in 33.4 overs.
  • Beardman's figures were the fourth-best by a debutant in one-day internationals and only the second Australian debut five-wicket haul.
  • Captain Mitch Marsh hit 50 from 30 balls as Australia chased down the target of 132 in the 24th over to lead the series 1–0.
  • England collapsed from 2–38 to 7–60 during Beardman's spell, with Gus Atkinson's 29 not out the top score.

Reactions

  • Beardman said after the match it all happened very quickly and that taking a few wickets was the cherry on top.
  • Beardman said it is a great privilege and honour to represent his country.
  • Beardman said Harry Brook was a nice first wicket to get off the mark, calling a first wicket a weight off the shoulders.
  • Commentary described the 21-year-old as the next big thing in Australian cricket and nearly unplayable at times.
  • Commentary said Marsh's early burst made sure the result was never in doubt for Australia.

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  1. Mahli Beardman took 6–24 on ODI debut at Perth Stadium on November 13, 2026, as England was bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs.
  2. Beardman's first ODI wicket was England captain Harry Brook for 1; he later bowled Joe Root for 17 and was on a hat-trick when he took the wicket of Jordan Cox.
  3. Beardman completed his five-wicket haul by having Liam Dawson caught at gully, finishing at 5–13 before dismissing Jofra Archer for 11 to end with 6–24.
  4. Spencer Johnson took 3–42, including a one-handed catch off his own bowling to dismiss Jamie Overton, as England collapsed to 8–65.
  5. Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer put on a 29-run last-wicket stand before Atkinson bowled Travis Head for a golden duck in Australia's chase.
  6. Mitch Marsh hit 50 from 30 balls and Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw and Josh Inglis guided Australia to victory in the 24th over.
  7. Australia took a 1-0 series lead to Adelaide for the second one-day international against England.

Sources newest first

  • Australia's next fast bowling star blows England away on ODI debutabc.net.au· 38h

    Debutant Mahli Beardman took 6–24 as England was skittled for 131 at Perth Stadium, just the second five-wicket haul by an Australian on ODI debut and the fourth-best debutant figures in one-day internationals. Australia chased down 132 in the 24th over behind captain Mitch Marsh's 50 from 30 balls, and Beardman told Fox Cricket it all happened very quickly.