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Beardman takes six on debut as Australia beat England by seven wickets

Australia won the first ODI in Perth by seven wickets after Mahli Beardman took 6-24 on debut, bowling England out for 131.

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In brief

  • Australia beat England by seven wickets in the first ODI in Perth
  • Mahli Beardman took 6-24 on debut, the best figures by an Australian on an ODI debut
  • England were bowled out for 131 after collapsing to 65-8
  • Mitchell Marsh made 50 as Australia chased down 132 in 23.3 overs

Beardman takes six on debut as Australia beat England by seven wickets

Australia won the first ODI against England in Perth by seven wickets, with debutant Mahli Beardman taking six wickets for 24 runs.

Match result

England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs. Australia reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs to win the first match of the three-match series.

Beardman's debut

The 21-year-old took figures of six for 24, the best bowling figures by an Australian man on debut in an ODI. His victims were Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer.

Beardman said after the match: "That was a lot of fun. I don’t think it’s properly set in yet, but an incredible day and an incredible game."

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said: "[Mahli] is a fantastic young kid, I would love to live my life like him. Pretty carefree, he loves the ocean, loves learning about fast bowling."

England collapse

England lost their first eight wickets in 13 overs for 41 runs, leaving them at 65-8. Will Jacks scored 25 and Gus Atkinson made 29 not out as the tail helped England reach 131.

England coach Brendon McCullum said: "It’s a bit like batting on a trampoline." He added: "We need to be able to adapt to conditions a bit more, we need to scrap a bit more."

Australia chase

Travis Head was bowled for a golden duck by Gus Atkinson. Mitchell Marsh then made 50, hitting four fours and four sixes, before being caught by Ben Duckett off Jamie Overton. Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw saw Australia home.

Australia can wrap up the series if they win the second ODI in Adelaide.

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Questions readers ask

Who took six wickets on their ODI debut for Australia?
Mahli Beardman took six wickets for 24 runs on his debut, which is the best bowling figures by an Australian man on debut in an ODI.
What was the result of the first ODI between Australia and England?
Australia won the first ODI against England by seven wickets in Perth, reaching 132-3 in 23.3 overs after England were bowled out for 131.
Which players did Mahli Beardman dismiss during his match?
Beardman's victims were Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer.
How did England's batting collapse unfold in the first ODI?
England lost their first eight wickets in 13 overs for 41 runs, leaving them at 65-8 before Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson helped them reach 131.
What does Australia need to do to win the three-match series?
Australia can wrap up the series if they win the second ODI in Adelaide.

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