13, 2026 Mahli Beardman celebrates after taking the wicket of England’s Harry Brook during the first one-day international cricket match between Australia and England in Perth, Australia, Friday, Nov.
His double blow left England struggling at 55/4 after 14 overs on the Perth Stadium pitch. The young pacer struck early, removing England captain Harry Brook before sending Joe Root back to the pavilion.
“I’m not sure what’s just happened,” Beardman said.
Speaking to Australia great Mike Hussey during the innings break after claiming his sixth wicket, Beardman admitted that he had been nervous before the match.
The former Australia Under-19 World Cup player thus surpassed the record held by Tony Dodemaide, who had taken five wickets on his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on January 2, 1988, at the WACA in Perth. Dodemaide had returned figures of 5/21 in 7.2 overs in that match, a record that remained untouched for 38 years. Beardman continued to trouble the visitors, adding the wickets of Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer to complete his six-wicket haul.