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Mahli Beardman managed after breakout Australia debut in Perth for second ODI against England

West Australian quick Mahli Beardman will not play in Australia’s second ODI against England following a breakout debut in Perth.

Samantha Rogers
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Mahli Beardman has been rested for the second ODI.
Mahli Beardman has been rested for the second ODI. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

West Australian quick Mahli Beardman will not play in Australia’s second ODI against England following a breakout debut in Perth.

The Aussies will look to claim a series win at Adelaide Oval today following a seven-wicket victory at Perth Stadium on Friday.

Mitch Marsh will name the team shortly but Cricket Australia has already confirmed Beardman will not feature.

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“He will return to the side for the third ODI in Hobart on Wednesday,” the CA statement read.

Beardman was the player of the match after a scintillating performance in front of his home crowd, taking 6-24 in 7.4 overs. That included the wickets of England captain Harry Brook and batting great Joe Root.

The 21-year-old claimed the best figures on ODI debut by an Australian man.

The second ODI will start at 11.30am AWST.

Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa

England squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root

More to come.

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