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Fast bowler Beardman takes six on debut
Mahli Beardman's 6/24 against England sets an Australian ODI record, delighting those who watched him develop in regional Western Australia.
In brief
Mahli Beardman's 6/24 against England sets an Australian ODI record, delighting those who watched him develop in regional Western Australia. Fast bowler Mahli Beardman took six wickets for twenty four runs on ODI debut against England, the best debut performance by an Australian bowler in ODI history. Originally…
Record-breaking debut for Beardman
Fast bowler Mahli Beardman took 6/24 against England on ODI debut, the best debut performance by an Australian bowler in ODI history.
From Pilbara junior cricket to the big stage
The twenty one year old played initial junior and representative cricket for Dampier in WA's Pilbara before moving to Perth to join Melville.
Natural talent spotted early
Beardman was identified at a talent clinic in Karratha in two thousand seventeen as a twelve year old. West Pilbara Cricket Association secretary Christy Reed said his bowling was absolutely natural talent.
“He was a tiny little kid, but his bowling was absolutely natural talent.”
Inspiration for the next generation
Reed hoped Beardman's success would encourage other talented junior cricketers across the Pilbara. For years it was hard for kids to have a pathway through to upper level cricket.
“For years it was really hard for kids to have a pathway through to that upper level, but I imagine this would get more kids interested in the sport.”
Hometown pride in Cowaramup
Cowaramup Cricket Club secretary Bob Biddulph coached Beardman when he was six years old before his family moved north. The club is claiming him as a favourite son.
“We're claiming it down at Cowaramup that's for sure; I think everyone associated with the cricket club is very proud of that.”
Series continues at Adelaide Oval
Game two of the three match ODI series between Australia and England is at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
The essence
Fast bowler Mahli Beardman took six wickets for twenty four runs on ODI debut against England, the best debut performance by an Australian bowler in ODI history.
