Mahli Beardman Shatters ODI Record in Debut Match Against England

In an extraordinary debut, Australia's Mahli Beardman broke a long-standing record by taking six wickets against England in his ODI match. His impressive performance not only helped secure a victory for Australia but also made him the second Australian male cricketer to achieve such a feat on debut. Beardman shared his excitement and nerves during the match, highlighting the support from his teammates and the significance of representing his country. This remarkable achievement marks a promising start to his international cricket career.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 12:40 IST

Historic ODI Debut for Mahli Beardman

Perth [Australia], November 13: In a remarkable display of talent, Mahli Beardman, a young fast bowler from Australia, made headlines during his One-Day International (ODI) debut against England on Friday. He achieved a stunning six-wicket haul, breaking a record that had stood for 38 years, as reported by the ICC. Beardman's outstanding figures of 6/24 made him only the second Australian male cricketer to secure five or more wickets in his ODI debut, significantly contributing to Australia bowling out England for a mere 131 runs.

Beardman's performance placed him alongside Tony Dodemaide as one of the few Australian men to take five wickets on their ODI debut. He made an immediate impact on the fast-paced surface of Perth Stadium, starting by dismissing England's captain, Harry Brook, followed by the former skipper, Joe Root, leaving England struggling at 55/4 after just 14 overs. He continued his impressive run by claiming the wickets of Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, and Jofra Archer, culminating in his six-wicket achievement.

After England's innings concluded, Beardman expressed his pride in representing Australia and emphasized how taking wickets made the experience even more memorable. "Honestly, I'm still processing everything. It all unfolded so quickly, but it’s a tremendous honor to represent my country and to take a few wickets as well. It’s just the cherry on top," he remarked.

When asked about his favorite wicket from the match, Beardman highlighted his first dismissal, Harry Brook, stating, "I think the first one, Harry Brook, was a nice wicket. Getting that first wicket off my shoulders felt great, so that was awesome."

Reflecting on the nerves he felt before and during his debut, Beardman admitted that once he delivered his opening ball, he began to feel more at ease. "I was quite nervous initially. My first ball was about hitting the right areas, and I was a bit anxious. But once I got that out of the way, everything started to feel natural," he shared.

Beardman also acknowledged the supportive environment of the Australian team and its leadership, which helped him cope with the pressure of his debut. "Being around such a fantastic group and with Bison as an incredible leader calmed my nerves, and I was fortunate to experience this with this team," he concluded.