Mahli Beardman Makes History with Record-Breaking ODI Debut Performance
Mahli Beardman shines in his ODI debut, taking 6 wickets against England, setting a new record for Australian bowlers.
Perth, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Mahli Beardman, the young Australian fast bowler, etched his name in cricket history on November 13, 2026. In his One Day International (ODI) debut at Perth Stadium, Beardman delivered a stunning performance, claiming six wickets against England.
Beardman achieved this remarkable feat by bowling 7.4 overs, conceding just 24 runs. His exceptional bowling helped dismantle the English batting lineup, restricting them to a mere 131 runs in the first match of the ODI series. At just 21 years old, Beardman now holds the record for the best bowling performance by an Australian bowler on ODI debut.
He also became the first Australian player to take six wickets on his ODI debut, surpassing former fast bowler Tony Dodemaide, who took five wickets for 21 runs against Sri Lanka in 1988. Additionally, Beardman is now one of only five bowlers globally to claim six or more wickets on their ODI debut. The record for the best bowling figures on debut is held by Scotland’s Charlie Castle, who took seven wickets for 21 runs against Oman in 2024.
Australia opted to bowl first, and Beardman, who received his debut cap from Michael Hussey, immediately made an impact. He took crucial wickets, including those of Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Sam Curran. He capped his outstanding spell by dismissing Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer.
In his second over, Beardman had Brook caught behind, and he followed up with Root in the next over. His onslaught continued as he claimed Cox and Curran in his fourth over, with Curran’s catch taken at deep fine leg. Beardman completed his five-wicket haul by catching Dawson at backward point. England’s score plummeted to 63/7 and then 65/8 when Spencer Johnson caught Jamie Overton off his own bowling.
A brief resistance from Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson added 37 runs for the ninth wicket before Jacks fell to Johnson’s bowling. Beardman returned to the attack and sealed his six-wicket haul with Archer caught at backward point by Jack Edwards.
This exceptional debut performance has set high expectations for the promising young bowler as Australia looks to secure the series against England.
