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Mahli Beardman enjoyed a dream start to his ODI career, taking five wickets in his first five overs to dismantle the England lineup at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

The 21-year-old became the second Australian to take a five-wicket haul in men’s ODI cricket. Here is a look at the best figures on ODI debut for Australia.

List of best bowling figures on ODI debut for Australia: Mahli Beardman the first to take 5 since 1988

1. Mahli Beardman 5/19 against England, 2026.
2. Tony Dodemaide 5/21 against Sri Lanka, 1988.
3. Xavier Bartlett 4/17 against West Indies, 2024.
4. Stuart MacGill 4/19 against Pakistan, 2000.

Mahli Beardman 5/19 against England, 2026

Mahli Beardman is one of the most exciting prospects in Australia, and that was on full display against England on November 13. The 21-year-old ripped through their batting lineup, taking five wickets in his first five overs to leave Harry Brook’s team reeling at 60/7.

Beardman dismissed Brook in his second over followed by Joe Root in his third. He then dismissed Jordan Cox, Sam Curran and Liam Dawson to mark a memorable debut.

His ability to get the ball to straighten from wider of the crease was a feature of his bowling on debut. Beardman also executed the wobble seam and short ball to perfection.

Tony Dodemaide 5/21 against Sri Lanka, 1988

Tont Dodemaide became the first Australian to take a five-wicket haul in men’s ODIs. He achieved the feat against Sri Lanka at the WACA in 1988.

The right-arm pace bowler dismissed Asanka Gurushinha, Aravinda de Silva, Arjuna Ranatunga, Guy de Alwis and Graeme Labrooy. Chasing 250, Sri Lanka fell well short as they were dismissed for 168.