Beardman Shatters Six-Wicket ODI Debut Record in Perth
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo
21-year-old Australian pacer Mahli Beardman took six wickets on his ODI debut against England in Perth on Friday, November 13, 2026, claiming figures of 6/24. He became the first Australian male fast bowler to achieve a six-wicket haul on ODI debut, breaking Tony Dodemaide's 38-year-old record. Beardman bowled England out for 131 in the series opener, with his double wicket over including Harry Brook and Joe Root leaving the hosts at 55/4 after 14 overs. Only Charlie Cassell, Kagiso Rabada, and Fidel Edwards have bettered debut figures in men's cricket history.
Why it matters
Beardman's performance sets a new benchmark for Australian pace bowlers and elevates his status as a key asset in the national team, potentially reshaping the pace attack dynamics for upcoming series.
Read the original report — Times of India
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