Beardman takes six wickets on ODI debut against England

Mahli Beardman took six wickets for 24 runs on his one-day international debut as Australia dismissed England for 131 in the first match of their series in Perth on November 13, 2026. The 21-year-old fast bowler’s figures were reported as the fourth-best by an ODI debutant worldwide.

England were bowled out in 33.4 overs at Perth Stadium. Beardman removed Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer, while fellow Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson took three wickets. England’s innings had reached 24 without loss before Ben Duckett edged a Johnson delivery to backward point.

Beardman struck quickly after entering the attack, taking five wickets in his first five overs, according to one match account. At that stage, his figures were reported as five for 16. His completed spell was six for 24, after he returned to dismiss Jofra Archer and end the innings.

Accounts differed over whether Beardman’s five-wicket haul set or equalled Australia’s record for an ODI debut. Some described him as matching Tony Dodemaide’s 1988 achievement, when Dodemaide took five for 21 against Sri Lanka. Another report said Beardman’s five for 16 surpassed Dodemaide’s...