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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
- Mahli Beardman 6/24 against England, 2026.
- Tony Dodemaide 5/21 against Sri Lanka, 1988.
- Xavier Bartlett 4/17 against West Indies, 2024.
- Stuart MacGill 4/19 against Pakistan, 2000.
Mahli Beardman 6/24 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, 2026. 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, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer 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.
Xavier Bartlett 4/17 against West Indies, 2024
Xavier Bartlett had the ball talking on debut against West Indies at the MCG in 2024. He dismissed Justin Greaves, Alick Athanaze and Shai Hope within the powerplay to leave the visitors in trouble at 37/3.
Keacy Karty (88) and Roston Chase (59) offered resistance, but Australia were always in control thanks to Bartlett’s opening burst. He finished with 4/17 off nine overs and won man of the match.
Stuart MacGill 4/19 against Pakistan, 2000
Stuart MacGill has the best bowling figures for any Australian spinner on men’s ODI debut. The legspinner took 4/19 off 10 overs against Pakistan at the SCG in January 2000, where he dismissed Abdul Razzaq, Yousuf Youhana, Azhar Mahmood and Saqlain Mushtaq.
Chasing 287, Pakistan didn’t get close, falling 81 runs short. MacGill was awarded man of the match for his superb figures.
