Mahli Beardman could scarcely have scripted a more emphatic introduction to one-day international cricket. On a day when Australian cricket was fighting old sandpaper-induced scars, the 21-year-old fast bowler offered a glimpse of a brighter future, tearing through England with a six-wicket haul on debut to set up a comprehensive seven-wicket victory for the hosts in Perth.

On a surface that offered plenty of pace and bounce, Beardman was at the heart of England's undoing, returning figures of 6 for 24 in 7.4 overs - the best by an Australian on ODI debut. England, who had arrived in Australia after enjoying batting-friendly conditions in Pakistan, found the change in environment considerably less welcoming, folding for 131 in 33.4 overs.

Australia's decision to bowl first was vindicated almost immediately. Spencer Johnson accounted for Ben Duckett while Tom Banton fell after hitting five boundaries to leave England at 38 for 2. Beardman, though, was the one who turned a promising start into a rout.

Introduced in the 10th over, the young quick wasted little time making his presence felt. He first found the edge of Harry Brook with a delivery that angled in before deviating away sharply. Joe Root, playing his 200th ODI, was next to fall, edging another full delivery that shaped away to give Beardman his second wicket.

England's slide gathered pace from there. Jordan Cox was caught behind, Sam Curran fell to a short ball, and Liam Dawson's dismissal completed a remarkable burst that left the visitors reeling at 60 for 7. Beardman had claimed five wickets in the space of 28 balls, leaving England's middle order with little answer to his combination of pace, bounce and movement.

Johnson ensured the pressure never eased, finishing with 3 for 42. Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson offered some resistance with a 37-run partnership for the ninth wicket, while Atkinson's unbeaten 29 helped England avoid an even more damaging total. Beardman returned to finish the innings, having Jofra Archer caught at gully to bring up a memorable six-fer.

The target was modest, but England did manage an early breakthrough when Atkinson had Travis Head bowled for a first-ball duck. It was yet another 'drag-on' for Head, adding to his string of similar recent dismissals. Any hopes of making further inroads, however, were quickly extinguished by Mitchell Marsh.

The Australian captain took the attack to England from the outset, finding the boundary with regularity and making light of the early setback. He raced to a 30-ball 50, striking four sixes and as many boundaries, as Australia surged through the chase. His knock ended when he was caught off Jamie Overton, but by then the contest had all but slipped away from England.

Cooper Connolly chipped in with 27 before falling to Archer, while Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw ensured there were no further alarms. The pair took Australia home in 23.3 overs, completing a seven-wicket win with 159 balls to spare.

Brief scores: England 131 in 33.4 overs (Gus Atkinson 29*; Mahli Beardman 6-24, Spencer Johnson 3-42) lost to Australia 132/3 in 23.3 overs (Mitchell Marsh 50; Gus Atkinson 1-40) by seven wickets.