Australia rest Beardman for second ODI against England

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 03:38 · Archive

Australia have rested debutant Mahli Beardman for their second ODI against England at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, with Riley Meredith summoned as his replacement. This was the sole change to the Australian team following their seven-wicket victory over England at Perth Stadium on Friday.

Beardman took 6-24 in his debut match, including the wickets of England captain Harry Brook and batting great Joe Root. His figures were the fourth best by a debutant in ODI history and the best by an Australian man on ODI debut.

Captain Mitch Marsh explained the decision after Australia won the toss and chose to field. 'Mahli Beardman, young kid, tough to back up on 48 hours turnaround, he rests today,' he said. 'It's no secret we like to chase, we know the wicket stays really good here in Adelaide. Hopefully we can get the most out it of early and then chase it down under lights.'

Cricket Australia confirmed Beardman will return for the third ODI in Hobart on Wednesday. England also made a change for Adelaide, with Jamie Overton out and 23-year-old paceman Sonny Baker included.

The ODI series concludes on Wednesday. After that, Australia and England play five T20 games from next Saturday, with Nathan Ellis unavailable as he continues to recover from a side strain suffered during the recent tour of South Africa.

Australia rest Beardman for second ODI against England — Image: The West Australian

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Western Australian tearaway Mahli Beardman to be carefully managed into first-class cricketWestern Australian coach Beau Casson admits he’d love to see Mahli Beardman in first-class cricket sooner rather than later but says they will be cautious over his introduction to the red ball.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 08:05
Australia rest star debutant in second ODI against PomsAustralia have made one change to their side for the second ODI against England, with star debutant Mahli Beardman rested.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 03:21
Australia rest star debutant in second ODI against PomsAustralia have made one change to their side for the second ODI against England, with star debutant Mahli Beardman rested.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 03:21
Mahli Beardman managed after breakout Australia debut in Perth for second ODI against EnglandWest Australian quick Mahli Beardman will not play in Australia’s second ODI against England following a breakout debut in Perth. Follow all the action in our live blog.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 02:16
Mahli Beardman managed after breakout Australia debut in Perth for second ODI against EnglandWest Australian quick Mahli Beardman will not play in Australia’s second ODI against England following a breakout debut in Perth. Follow all the action in our live blog.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 02:16
Australia looking to repeat ODI successAustralia will take on England at Adelaide Oval, with superstar debutant Mahli Beardman set to make the unchanged team.WAtoday · 14 Nov, 22:57

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