AUS vs ENG 1st ODI 2026: Beardman 6/24, Australia Win by 7 Wkts
Published on November 14, 2026
Summary Overview: Australia beat England by 7 wickets in the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium. Player of the Match Mahli Beardman took 6 for 24 on his ODI debut as England were bowled out for 131, and captain Mitchell Marsh hit 50 off 30 as Australia won with more than 26 overs to spare to lead the series 1-0.
Who won? Australia, by 7 wickets at Perth Stadium. England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs, and Australia reached 132 for 3 in just 23.3 overs.
Who starred? Fast bowler Mahli Beardman, a 21-year-old from Western Australia, took 6 for 24 on his ODI debut and was named Player of the Match. Captain Mitchell Marsh hit four sixes in 50 off 30.
What went wrong for England? They slipped from 38 for 2 to 65 for 8, losing six wickets for 27 runs. Beardman took five of them, including captain Harry Brook and Joe Root.
Where does the series stand? Australia lead the three-match series 1-0, with the 2nd ODI in Adelaide on Sunday.
Match Report: Beardman's Dream Debut
For readers new to cricket: in a One Day International (ODI), each team bats for up to 50 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A debut is a player's first match at this level, and taking five wickets in an innings is a major milestone for any bowler.
England's Innings: 131 All Out
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl. Spencer Johnson had Ben Duckett (9) caught by Jack Edwards, and Xavier Bartlett had Tom Banton (25 off 27) caught behind by Josh Inglis. England were 38 for 2 after the 10-over powerplay.
Then Mahli Beardman took over. He had Brook (1) caught behind, Root (17 off 36) caught behind, and Jordan Cox (2) caught behind, then removed Sam Curran (0) and Liam Dawson (0). In under nine overs, England went from 38 for 2 to 60 for 7, and Johnson's caught-and-bowled of Jamie Overton made it 65 for 8.
Will Jacks (25 off 47) and Gus Atkinson dragged England past 100 with a stand of 37, before Johnson had Jacks caught behind. Atkinson finished on 29 not out, and Beardman ended the innings by having Jofra Archer (11) caught by Edwards. England were all out for 131. Inglis held five catches, and Edwards three.
Australia's Chase: Marsh Ends It Early
Gus Atkinson bowled Travis Head first ball, but Mitchell Marsh attacked from the start. He hit four fours and four sixes in 50 off 30, adding 61 off 44 balls with Cooper Connolly (27), before Jamie Overton had him caught by Duckett. Archer removed Connolly, but Australia were already 89 for 3 in the 12th over.
Josh Inglis (23 not out) and Matt Renshaw (26 not out) added an unbroken 43, and Australia won with 159 balls to spare.
Turning Point: Beardman's First Spell
At 38 for 2 in the 11th over, England were still in the game. Beardman took five wickets as they slumped to 60 for 7, and there was no way back.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Mahli Beardman | Australia | 6 for 24 (7.4 overs, 1 maiden) on ODI debut, Player of the Match |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Australia | 50 (30), 4 fours, 4 sixes |
| Spencer Johnson | Australia | 3 for 42 (9 overs), plus a catch |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Australia | 23* (42), plus five catches |
| Jack Edwards | Australia | 0 for 10 (4 overs), plus three catches |
| Matt Renshaw | Australia | 26* (38), 5 fours |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 29* (32), and 1 for 40 (10 overs) |
| Tom Banton | England | 25 (27), 5 fours |
| Will Jacks | England | 25 (47), plus a catch |
| Joe Root | England | 17 (36) |
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Beardman's Six Wickets
| Wicket | Batter | Dismissal | Score at Fall |
| 1 | Harry Brook | c Josh Inglis | 42 for 3 |
| 2 | Joe Root | c Josh Inglis | 55 for 4 |
| 3 | Jordan Cox | c Josh Inglis | 56 for 5 |
| 4 | Sam Curran | c Adam Zampa | 58 for 6 |
| 5 | Liam Dawson | c Jack Edwards | 60 for 7 |
| 6 | Jofra Archer | c Jack Edwards | 131 all out |
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| England's powerplay | 38 for 2 (10 overs) |
| Six wickets for 27 runs | 38 for 2 to 65 for 8 (18.6 overs) |
| Jacks and Atkinson stand | 37 off 67 balls for the 9th wicket |
| England all out | 131 (33.4 overs) |
| Head out first ball | Australia 6 for 1 |
| Marsh and Connolly stand | 61 off 44 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Australia's powerplay | 78 for 2 (10 overs) |
| Australia win | 132 for 3 (23.3 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 10 overs |
| England | 38 for 2 |
| Australia | 78 for 2 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Australia | Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman |
| England | Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer |
What's Next
| Match | Date | Venue | Local | IST | PKT | UK | ET |
| 2nd ODI | Sun, Nov 15 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM (Sat) |
| 3rd ODI | Wed, Nov 18 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 PM (Tue) |
Local time in Adelaide is ACDT (UTC+10:30) and in Hobart AEDT (UTC+11). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Five T20Is follow, starting at the MCG on Saturday, November 21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Australia vs England 1st ODI 2026?
- Australia, by 7 wickets at Perth Stadium.
Who is Mahli Beardman?
- A 21-year-old fast bowler from Western Australia. This was his ODI debut, in front of a home crowd in Perth.
How many wickets did Beardman take?
- Six, for 24 runs in 7.4 overs, including Harry Brook and Joe Root.
How many catches did Josh Inglis take?
- Five, all as wicketkeeper.
What is the series score?
- Australia lead 1-0 with two matches to play.