Mahli Beardman takes six wickets on ODI debut against England

Record-breaking bowling figures

Beardman’s performance of 6/24 is the fourth-best bowling figure recorded on an ODI debut. This haul broke a 38-year-old record.

The performance puts Beardman in the company of Kagiso Rabada. The Times of India reported that Beardman achieved a feat that Glenn McGrath, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins did not.

Toss and captaincy decisions

Australia won the toss and captain Mitchell Marsh elected to bowl first. Marsh expected a high-scoring match and said he did not think the wicket would change throughout the day.

England captain Harry Brook said he was not disappointed to lose the toss. He explained that England would have preferred to bowl first but was prepared to bat.

Brook said the team would take on the challenge of batting first because players must perform in both aspects of the game. Marsh said he hoped to apply pressure early with the ball.

Team selections and player availability

White-ball bowler Nathan Ellis was also unavailable due to a side strain.

England fielded four fast bowlers and selected left-arm spinner Liam Dawson over leg-spinner Adil Rashid.

England's preparation and team strategy

England spent a week and a half training at the WACA, including a practice match, to prepare for the series. Brook said the team valued the time together, noting that such preparation is rare in white-ball cricket.

The team fielded a near full-strength side to adapt to conditions similar to those in Pakistan. England won only one of four tri-series games against Sri Lanka and the hosts in Pakistan. All-rounder Jack Edwards will support the frontline bowlers and bat at number 7.

Australia's chase and match progression

Australia required 48 runs to win at one point during the chase. Jofra Archer dismissed Cooper Connolly, who was caught by Ben Duckett at backward point. This left Australia at 89/3 and still needing 43 runs to win.

Powerplay 2 remained in effect, allowing four fielders outside the inner ring until the 40th over. Australia eventually needed only 36 runs to win while England had taken three wickets. Mitchell Marsh scored a fifty to put the Australians in control.

Captains' perspectives on the series

Mitchell Marsh said the series start is an exciting time for all teams. He noted that the three-match series opener is important, as the team has learned many lessons over the last few months. The team has a young and inexperienced side but brings plenty of energy.

Match conditions and venue atmosphere

Perth Stadium features a fast and bouncy pitch. Teams batting first have scored an average of 171.75 runs in the previous four ODIs at the venue.

The forecast called for sunny and relatively warm weather. Officials expected a turnout of around 25,000 spectators for the match.

Detailed bowling exchanges

Jofra Archer bowled a delivery to Matt Renshaw that resulted in no run as the batter was beaten. Against Josh Inglis, Archer delivered a short ball around off that produced a single. He followed with a fuller ball around off that Inglis shoulder-arced, and another short ball around off that Inglis hit to the left of the bowler.

Gus Atkinson bowled to both Renshaw and Inglis, producing a mix of dot balls and singles. Atkinson also conceded a boundary off a delivery that Renshaw edged for four.