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Mahli Beardman takes five wickets on Australia ODI debut against England
Mahli Beardman took five wickets on his ODI debut for Australia against England in Perth.
The 21-year-old fast bowler dismissed Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran and Liam Dawson.
His early wickets left England reeling at 55 for four after 14 overs, on a pitch offering pace and bounce.
The match was the first of a three-game ODI series, and Australia chose to bowl first.
Beardman grew up idolising Mitchell Johnson and learned from former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee.
He became only the second Australian man to take five wickets on ODI debut, after Tony Dodemaide, and the fifth-youngest bowler to achieve the feat.
The first ODI was still underway in the live updates, so the series result was not yet known.
Mahli Beardman took 6–24 on his one-day international debut as Australia bowled England out for 131 in Perth.
The 21-year-old fast bowler dismissed Harry Brook and Joe Root among his six wickets.
His figures were the best by an Australian on ODI debut and the fourth-best by any bowler on debut, according to the reports.
Australia needed 132 runs to win the first match of the three-game series.
- Who
- Mahli Beardman, a 21-year-old Australian fast bowler, made his ODI debut against England.
- What
- He took 6–24 as England was bowled out for 131.
- When
- Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Where
- Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the first ODI of the three-match series.
Beardman took six wickets, including those of Harry Brook and Joe Root.
England was bowled out for 131.
Australia required 132 runs to win.
- Beardman's figures
- 6–24
- England's total
- 131 runs in 33.4 overs
- Match venue
- Optus Stadium, Perth
- Beardman's age
- 21
- Series
- First match of a three-game ODI series
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