Beardman 6/24 and Marsh fifty lead Australia to seven-wicket win
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Updated 13 November 2026
Australia beat England by seven wickets in the first ODI in Perth on 13 November, turning Mahli Beardman’s record 6/24 on debut into a 1-0 series lead.
Final result replaces the bowling-only update
England were dismissed for 131 before Australia completed the chase for a seven-wicket victory. Mitch Marsh struck a half-century, while Matthew Renshaw finished unbeaten on 26 as the hosts secured the opening ODI.
This report has been updated from the earlier account of Beardman’s completed bowling performance. The match result is now confirmed by Cricket Australia’s official report.
A record return on ODI debut
Beardman took 6/24 in 7.4 overs, the best ODI debut figures by an Australian male. Harry Brook and Joe Root were among his wickets. Spencer Johnson contributed 3/42 and Xavier Bartlett 1/46.
Tony Dodemaide’s 5/21 against Sri Lanka in 1988 was the previous Australian men’s debut benchmark. The record describes Beardman’s return on debut, rather than an all-country ODI record.
Adelaide is next
Australia lead the series 1-0 ahead of the second ODI at Adelaide Oval on 15 November. The third match is scheduled for Hobart on 18 November.