Beardman Takes Six as Australia Beat England in First ODI

By rupeshNov 13, 2026 10:46 am

Mahli Beardman of Australia celebrates after taking 6 wickets during the 1st ODI match between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 13, 2026. Credit: IMAGO / AAP

Australia won by seven wickets with 159 balls remaining as Mahli Beardman’s six-wicket haul powered a commanding victory over England in the first ODI on Thursday, November 12. The Player of the Match led the dismissal of England for 131 before Mitchell Marsh’s 50 helped Australia reach 132/3 in 23.3 overs, establishing a 1-0 ODI series lead.

Beardman and Johnson dismantle England

England had won their November 6 warm-up tour match by 92 runs, but Australia delivered a decisive response at the start of the ODI series. Beardman claimed six wickets, Spencer Johnson took three and Xavier Bartlett collected the other as England were bowled out in 33.4 overs.

Gus Atkinson’s 29 was England’s highest score, while Tom Banton and Will Jacks contributed 25 apiece. Those three innings accounted for 79 runs, but England could not build a total capable of putting sustained pressure on Australia’s chase. Beardman’s haul was the defining contribution, with Johnson ensuring the threat did not rest with one bowler.

Marsh leads a comfortable chase

Chasing 132, Australia had ample time to work with, and Marsh’s half-century provided the largest contribution. Cooper Connolly made 27 and Matt Renshaw added 26 as the hosts completed the chase with more than half their allotted deliveries unused.

Mitchell Marsh of Australia celebrates reaching his half century during the 1st ODI match between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 13, 2026. Credit: IMAGO / AAP

England’s wickets were shared between Jofra Archer, Atkinson and Jamie Overton. Archer returned 1/48 from eight overs, Atkinson delivered ten overs for 1/40 with one maiden, and Overton finished with 1/35 from 4.3 overs. Sam Curran conceded four runs from his single over without taking a wicket. Those breakthroughs were insufficient to turn a modest target into a demanding pursuit.

Key performers

Mahli Beardman: Six wickets and the Player of the Match award.
Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett: Three wickets and one wicket respectively, completing Australia’s ten dismissals.
Mitchell Marsh: Top-scored in the match with 50.
Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw: Contributed 27 and 26 respectively in Australia’s chase.
Gus Atkinson: England’s highest scorer with 29, followed by bowling figures of 1/40 from ten overs.
Tom Banton and Will Jacks: Scored 25 each for England.

NerdSports Stat: Australia had 159 balls left after using only 141 in their chase — 18 more deliveries unused than faced.

Australia take the early series advantage

This result establishes Australia’s 1-0 lead rather than deciding the three-match ODI series. The warm-up victory does not count towards that standing. England have their next opportunity to respond in the second ODI on Saturday, November 14, before the third ODI on Tuesday, November 17.