AUS vs ENG: Mahli Beardman takes six on ODI debut in Perth
Australia's Mahli Beardman recorded 6/24 against England in the first ODI at Optus Stadium.
Mahli Beardman took six wickets on his ODI debut as Australia bowled England out for 131 in Perth. The 21-year-old's figures are the fourth best by a debutant in ODI history.
Key takeaways
- Mahli Beardman took 6/24 on ODI debut against England.
- England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs at Optus Stadium, Perth.
- Beardman's figures are the fourth best by a debutant in ODI history.
- Spencer Johnson took 3/42 in support.
- Gus Atkinson was England's top scorer with 29 not out.
Australia pacer Mahli Beardman recorded a six-wicket haul on his ODI debut against England at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, November 13, 2026, helping bowl England out for 131 in the first game of the series.
Beardman, 21, claimed 6/24, the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut and the fourth best by any debutant, behind Scotland’s Charlie Cassell (7/21), South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (6/16) and West Indies’ Fidel Edwards (6/22).
England’s collapse
England openers Ben Duckett and Tom Banton took the score to 24 off five overs before Duckett slashed at a Spencer Johnson delivery outside off-stump and edged to Jack Edwards at backward point.
England then lost 7-41 as the batsmen failed to come to terms with the seam and swing from Beardman and Johnson on the drop-in wicket.
At 65-8 they were in danger of being bowled out below 100, but a partnership from Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson saved them from complete humiliation.
Jacks was caught first ball after the drinks break for 25 and when Beardman claimed Jofra Archer, Atkinson was left as top scorer with 29 not out from 32 balls. 4 overs.
Beardman’s wickets
Beardman had England skipper Harry Brook caught behind for 1 for his first scalp before removing Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer. Left-armer Spencer Johnson took 3-42 as England fell apart.
Beardman’s only previous international experience was a T20 against Pakistan at Lahore in January. He plays for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, represented Australia at under-19 level, and was the player of the match in their 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup final victory.
Reaction and what happens next
“It all happened very quickly,” Beardman said in a post-session TV interview. “It’s a great privilege and honor to be able to represent my country. ” The three-match ODI series continues, with the teams to meet again in the remaining matches.
The series got off to a low-key start, with most eyes on the Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal following the launch of former Australian opener Usman Khawaja’s autobiography.
Best ODI figures on debut
Player | Figures | Team |
|---|---|---|
Charlie Cassell | 7/21 | Scotland |
Kagiso Rabada | 6/16 | South Africa |
Fidel Edwards | 6/22 | West Indies |
Mahli Beardman | 6/24 | Australia |
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