Beardman takes six as Australia beat England in Perth

Australia beat England by seven wickets in the first one-day international in Perth on November 13, after debutant Mahli Beardman took six wickets for 24 runs and England were bowled out for 131. Australia reached the target in 23.3 overs, with seven wickets remaining, to take the opening match of the three-game series.

Beardman, 21, dismissed Harry Brook and Joe Root early in his spell before removing Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer. His figures were the best by an Australian male bowler on ODI debut, surpassing Tony Dodemaide’s five for 21 against Sri Lanka in 1988. Beardman was named player of the match.

England were 55 for four after 14 overs and later 65 for eight, with late resistance from Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson helping them reach 131 in 33.4 overs. Atkinson finished unbeaten on 29, England’s highest score. Spencer Johnson also took three wickets for Australia.

England made an early breakthrough in the chase when Gus Atkinson bowled Travis Head for a golden duck. Mitchell Marsh then scored 50 from 30 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes, and shared a 61-run partnership with Cooper Connolly, who made 27. Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw, both...