Mahli Beardman raises the ball to celebrate six wicketsImage source, Getty Images
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Beardman was player of the match in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup final but has only played 26 matches in professional cricket across formats

ByMatthew HenryBBC Sport Journalist

How would you celebrate after posting record bowling figures on a debut aged just 21?

If you're Mahli Beardman, now the most exciting fast bowler in Australian cricket, it's easy: "Try and get down to the beach!"

In his maiden one-day international, which was also his first match for Australia on home soil, Beardman took 6-24 - the best figures by an Australian on a one-day debut.