Mahli Beardman Shines with Historic Six-Wicket ODI Debut Against England

Mahli Beardman made a sensational entry into One-Day Internationals by taking six wickets on his debut, leading Australia to a decisive victory over England. His remarkable performance not only broke a long-standing record but also placed him among cricketing legends. With a stellar bowling display and a solid contribution from Mitchell Marsh, Australia chased down the target with ease. Discover more about this historic match and Beardman's journey in cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 16:27 IST

Mahli Beardman's Remarkable ODI Debut

In a stunning display, Mahli Beardman made history by taking six wickets on his One-Day International (ODI) debut, leading Australia to a seven-wicket victory over England in Perth on Friday. This remarkable achievement broke a 38-year-old record, as reported by the ICC.

Beardman recorded exceptional bowling figures of 6/24, becoming only the second Australian male cricketer to secure five or more wickets in his ODI debut. His outstanding performance was pivotal in restricting England to a mere 131 runs. He now shares this milestone with Tony Dodemaide, who also took five wickets on his ODI debut.

The young pacer made an immediate impact on the fast Perth Stadium pitch, dismissing England's captain Harry Brook for just 1 run, followed by former captain Joe Root, who scored 17. England found themselves in trouble at 55/4 after 14 overs, with only Tom Banton (25), Will Jacks (25), and Gus Atkinson (29*) managing to score above 20 runs.

Beardman continued his impressive bowling by taking out Jordan Cox (2), Sam Curran (0), Liam Dawson (0), and Jofra Archer (11), completing his six-wicket haul. During Australia's chase of 132 runs, Gus Atkinson dismissed Travis Head for a golden duck. Mitchell Marsh, scoring 50 runs off 30 balls with four boundaries and four sixes, played a crucial role, forming a 61-run partnership with Cooper Connolly, who contributed 27 runs off 30 balls.

Josh Inglis (23* off 42 balls) and Matt Renshaw (26* off 38 balls) successfully guided Australia to victory in just 23.3 overs. Mahli Beardman, awarded 'Player of the Match', joins an elite group of bowlers, including Scotland's Charlie Cassell, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, and West Indies' Fidel Edwards, as one of the few to achieve a six-wicket haul on ODI debut. He also joins the ranks of Australian legends like Merv Hughes and Shaun Marsh who have won the 'Player of the Match' award in their ODI debuts.