Tristan Lavalette
Published: Nov 13, 2026, 6:34 AM (3 mins ago)
England 131 (Atkinson 29*, Banton 25, Jacks 25, Beardman 6-24, Johnson 3-42) vs Australia
In a much-needed tonic amid a turbulent period for Australian cricket, emerging quick Mahli Beardman produced a spectacular six-wicket haul on ODI debut as England's batting-order succumbed in the series-opener on a pacy Perth Stadium surface.
Hours after Pat Cummins wrapped up an extraordinary press conference that gripped the nation, Beardman, 21, provided some momentary relief and a glimpse of the future with 6 for 24 off 7.4 overs. It was the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut and the fourth overall. England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs.
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Tristan Lavalette is a journalist based in Perth