Beardman takes six wickets as Australia beat England in ODI

Summarised from 5 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 05:32 · Archive

Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman took six wickets on his ODI debut as England collapsed to 131 all out in Perth.

Mahli Beardman produced a devastating bowling performance on his ODI debut to help Australia overwhelm England in the first one-day international at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The 21-year-old fast bowler claimed six for 24 from 7.4 overs as England crumbled to 131 all out, with Australia reaching the target in just 23.3 overs for the loss of three wickets.

Beardman's six-wicket haul represents the best bowling figures by an Australian on ODI debut. The previous record was held by Tony Dodemaide, who took five for 21 against Sri Lanka in 1988. Beardman took his five wickets in just 28 balls, demonstrating remarkable accuracy and pace on his home ground in Perth.

England's batting collapsed around him. Harry Brook, who poked behind to become Beardman's first victim in the 12th over, led a procession of dismissals. Joe Root, playing his 200th ODI, was among five catches claimed by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis as the tourists were dismissed in 33.4 overs. Will Jacks made 25 and Gus Atkinson top-scored with 29 not out from 32 balls, hitting England's only six from the tenth position.

England found themselves 65 for eight at one stage before recovering slightly to pass their previous lowest ODI score of 86. The performance echoed England's struggles at the same venue during the Ashes Test series in November, when they lost inside two days. Before this match, England had warmed up by beating a Western Australia side by 92 runs at another Perth venue, with Beardman taking no wickets from 10 overs in that game.

Beardman, 21 years old and already touching 90 miles per hour on the speed gun, has been tipped for significant things in Australian cricket. He was player of the match in the Under-19 World Cup final two years ago and plays domestic cricket for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers. The Guardian reports that like fellow Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, Beardman has been mentored by Dennis Lillee, regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in Australian history.

Beardman said after the match that Lillee had been instrumental in his development. He recounted how, at aged 14 or 15, a family friend observed him bowling and introduced him to Lillee, who eventually agreed to work with him after initial hesitation. The BBC reports that Beardman was also inspired to take up cricket by watching Mitchell Johnson tear apart England during the 2013-14 Ashes series. Given Australia's ageing Test attack, multiple outlets suggest Beardman could be handed a Test cap in coming months and potentially tour England next year.

How it is being reported

• Australia's newest fast-bowling sensation tipped for big things from a young ageFrom an enthusiastic kid to a teenage tearaway, Mahli Beardman's talents were spotted early as a junior cricketer in regional WA.ABC News Australia · 14 Nov, 05:17
• Surfing speedster Beardman gives a glimpse of Ashes futureMahli Beardman gives England a glimpse into a possible Ashes future as he decimates their batting in Perth.BBC News · 13 Nov, 11:39
• Who is Mahli Beardman? Australia debutant takes six wickets in England routingThe 21-year-old fast bowler thanked Australian greats Dennis Lillee and Mitchell Johnson for helping him developIndependent Sport · 13 Nov, 10:45
• Mahli Beardman takes six wickets on debut as Australia thrash England in PerthThe 21-year-old fast bowler thanked Australian greats Dennis Lillee and Mitchell Johnson for helping him develop.Independent Sport · 13 Nov, 10:29
• Australia race to paltry target after debutant quick Beardman routs England in first ODIA week of quietly watching Australian cricket descend into civil war ended with smiles being wiped from English faces as a stunning debut from fast bowler Mahli Beardman consigned the tourists to an all-too-familiar hammering in Perth. Victory in a low-key one-day international was never going to atone for the galling start to that failed Ashes campaign here 12 months ago. Nevertheless, England appeared better prepared, while their hosts were missing their big three fast bowlers and fighting sandpaper-related bushfires off the field. Continue reading...The Guardian · 13 Nov, 08:53
• England crumble in Perth again as Australia win first ODIEngland capitulated in Perth for the second year running as an Australia side engulfed by the 'Sandpapergate' storm cruised to a seven-wicket victory in a series-opening ODI in which debutant Mahli Beardman recorded a six-wicket haul.Sky Sports · 13 Nov, 08:40
• Australia's next fast bowling star blows England away on ODI debutMahli Beardman becomes just the second Australian to snare a five-for in their ODI debut as England is skittled for 131 in Perth.ABC News Australia · 13 Nov, 06:59

In this story: Mahli Beardman · England · Australia · Harry Brook · Joe Root · Dennis Lillee · Perth · Western Australia

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