Australian debutant Mahli Beardman claims six wickets as England dismissed for 131
Mahli Beardman recorded figures of 6 for 24 on his ODI debut, helping Australia bowl out England for 131 in the series opener at Perth Stadium.
Mahli Beardman, 21, took six wickets for 24 runs in 7.4 overs on his One Day International debut, delivering the best debut figures by an Australian and the fourth best overall. England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs on a pace-friendly surface at Perth Stadium.
Beardman entered the attack in the tenth over and bowled at speeds in the mid-140 kph, removing opening batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root before dismissing middle-order players. Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson added three wickets for 42 runs.
England’s top order struggled against the conditions, managing only a 24-run opening partnership before being reduced to 131. A ninth-wicket stand of 37 runs between Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson prevented a lower total.
Australia’s side, led by Mitchell Marsh, will look to build on the performance ahead of next year’s World Cup. The win gave the hosts a strong start to the three-match ODI series.