Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman takes six wickets on ODI debut as Australia beat England

Mahli Beardman recorded figures of 6 for 24 in 7.4 overs on his one-day international debut, the best bowling performance by an Australian on debut, as Australia defeated England by seven wickets in Perth. England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs after struggling on a fast, bouncy surface that differed from the batting-friendly conditions they had faced in Pakistan.

Spencer Johnson opened the bowling with 3 for 42, taking the wicket of Ben Duckett, while Tom Banton was dismissed early, leaving England at 38 for 2. Beardman entered in the 10th over and quickly claimed the wickets of Harry Brook and Joe Root, followed by Jordan Cox, Sam Curran and Liam Dawson, reducing England to 60 for 7.

England added a 37-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson, with Atkinson finishing unbeaten on 29. Beardman's final wicket came when he trapped Jofra Archer at gully.

In response, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led the chase, scoring a rapid 50 off 30 balls with four sixes and four fours. He was dismissed after a catch off Jamie Overton, but Australia reached the target with 159 balls remaining. Cooper Connolly contributed 27 runs, while Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw added the remaining runs to secure the win in 23.3 overs.