Who Is Mahli Beardman? Australia’s New ODI Star After England Debut — November 13, 2026

Verified and updated: November 13, 2026, 9:10 a.m. UTC. Mahli Beardman announced himself in one-day international cricket with 6 wickets for 24 runs on debut against England at Perth Stadium. The 21-year-old fast bowler helped dismiss England for 131, and Australia chased the target to win the first ODI by seven wickets.

The performance puts a striking new name into the England-Australia conversation. Beardman is a right-arm quick from Western Australia whose pace, youth-cricket record and recent return from a back injury had already drawn attention. His debut now gives fans a senior international performance to assess alongside that promise.

Destaques

• Beardman took 6 for 24 in his first ODI, the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut, according to Cricket Australia.
• England were bowled out for 131 at Perth Stadium on November 13; Australia won by seven wickets.
• The Dunsborough-born, right-arm fast bowler starred for Australia’s Under-19 side in its 2024 World Cup title run.
• Australia’s next ODI against England is scheduled for Adelaide on November 15.

Who is Mahli Beardman?

Beardman is an Australian fast bowler born in Dunsborough, Western Australia, on August 31, 2005. He bowls right-arm pace and represents Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers. Cricket Australia lists him as a bowler and describes his rise through youth and state cricket before his senior international appearances.

His first major breakthrough came with Australia’s Under-19 team. At the 2024 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, he took 10 wickets across the tournament. In the final against the host nation, his 3 for 15 helped Australia secure the title; the Perth Scorchers’ player profile records that he removed three of South Africa’s top four batters.

What happened in Beardman’s ODI debut against England?

Beardman was named in Australia’s XI for the first ODI in Perth, his home state. Cricket Australia reported before the match that captain Mitch Marsh had confirmed the debut. The match took place on Friday, November 13, at Perth Stadium. The scheduled first ball was 11:30 a.m. AWST (UTC+08:00), equivalent to 3:30 a.m. UTC; daylight saving time was not in effect in Perth.

England made 131 before being dismissed. Beardman finished with 6 for 24, taking key wickets including those of Joe Root and Harry Brook. Cricket Australia reported that the figures set a new best for an Australian bowler on ODI debut. Australia reached the target for the loss of three wickets, winning by seven wickets and taking a 1–0 lead in the three-match series.

Those numbers are the confirmed headline. They do not, by themselves, establish what Beardman’s long-term international role will be. One exceptional outing can earn attention and opportunity; consistency across different opponents, conditions and formats will determine what follows.

Why was Beardman already attracting attention?

Beardman’s reputation rests partly on pace. In a pre-series interview published by Cricket Australia, he said he had been consistently reaching the mid-140s in kilometres per hour during the early part of the season. The same report said he had recovered from a back stress injury and returned to play for Australia A on its 2026 tour of India.

His pathway also includes domestic experience. He made his Western Australia debut in the One-Day Cup as a teenager and plays for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. The Scorchers’ profile credits him with the 3 for 15 in the Under-19 World Cup final and describes his ability to swing the new ball. Those are relevant signs of skill, while senior international cricket remains a higher level of competition.

For Australia, his debut arrived as the side fielded a reshaped pace attack for this series. Cricket Australia’s team report noted the absence of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood from the opening match. Beardman seized his opportunity emphatically, but selection and workload decisions for later matches remain matters for the team.

What comes next for Beardman and Australia?

The second ODI is scheduled for Adelaide Oval on November 15, followed by the third in Hobart on November 18. Beardman is also part of Australia’s squads for the subsequent T20I series, which begins on November 21 in Melbourne, according to Cricket Australia’s published fixture and squad information. Whether he plays each match depends on selection and team plans.

For fans, the useful way to follow him is to watch more than the speed gun: note whether he maintains control, moves the ball, adapts his lengths and sustains his pace through a spell. His Perth debut delivered a remarkable result. The next matches will provide more evidence about how he develops from a highly rated prospect into a regular international option.

Sources

• Cricket Australia’s live coverage of the first ODI.
• Cricket Australia’s report confirming Beardman’s debut.
• Cricket Australia’s Mahli Beardman player profile.
• Perth Scorchers’ player profile.

FAQs

How old is Mahli Beardman?

He is 21, born on August 31, 2005.

What were Beardman’s figures against England?

He took 6 wickets for 24 runs on his ODI debut in Perth on November 13, 2026.

Which team does Mahli Beardman play for?

He represents Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, as well as Australia’s national side.