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Australia crushes England by seven wickets in first one-day international
England was bowled out for 131 in Perth as 21-year-old debutant Mahli Beardman took 6-24, allowing Australia to comfortably chase down the target.
England suffered a heavy seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the opening one-day international in Perth after being bundled out for just 131 runs in 33.4 overs. Twenty-one-year-old fast bowler Mahli Beardman starred on his ODI debut, claiming remarkable figures of 6-24 to tear through the English batting lineup. In response, Australia easily reached the target in 23.3 overs, led by captain Mitchell Marsh's rapid 50 off 29 balls. The heavy loss leaves England needing a strong response in the second of the three-match series in Adelaide on Sunday.
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