England thrashed by Australia in first ODI
Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the first ODI in Perth, with debutant Mahli Beardman taking 6-24. The match took place amidst ongoing controversy regarding ball-tampering allegations.
Why it matters
The result highlights England's struggle to adapt to Australian conditions and adds further pressure to the team following recent poor performances.
England 131 (33.4 overs): Atkinson 29*; Beardman 6-24
Australia 132-3 (23.3 overs): Marsh 50, Connolly 27
England meekly offered Australia respite from the ongoing sandpaper scandal by being bowled out for 131 in a seven-wicket thrashing in the first one-day international in Perth.
Hours after Pat Cummins emphatically hit back at Usman Khawaja's comments , Harry Brook's England folded as 21-year-old fast bowler Mahli Beardman emerged with a stunning 6-24 on his ODI debut.
Beardman nicked off Brook in his second over for his first international wicket. Less than two hours later, bowling accurately and at good pace, he had the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut.
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