Mahli Beardman and Matt Henry replicate rare ODI feat last achieved by Rashid Khan and Paul Stirling in 2017
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newspoint|13-11-2026
Friday, November 13 , turned into a memorable day for fast bowlers as Australia's Mahli Beardman and New Zealand's Matt Henry produced sensational six-wicket hauls in separate ODI matches.
Beardman announced himself on the international stage with figures of 6/24 against England in Perth, while Henry delivered a match-winning spell of 6/27 to help New Zealand thrash India by 244 runs at Mount Maunganui.
The two performances marked only the second instance of two six-wicket hauls being recorded in ODI cricket on the same day. The previous occasion came on March 17, 2017, when Ireland's Paul Stirling and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan both claimed six wickets in the same ODI at Greater Noida.
Mahli Beardman demolishes England on ODI debut
The 21-year-old Beardman enjoyed a dream start to his international career, ripping through England's batting line-up in the first ODI at Perth Stadium . England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs after Beardman returned remarkable figures of 6/24. The Australian pacer removed Harry Brook and Joe Root early before running through the middle and lower order to complete a memorable debut performance.
His spell triggered England's collapse from 38/2 to 60/7, leaving the visitors struggling to put up a competitive total. Spencer Johnson also chipped in with three wickets as Australia dominated with the ball. In reply, Australia chased down the target in 23.3 overs, reaching 132/3 to register a comfortable seven-wicket victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Beardman's figures were the fourth-best by a bowler on ODI debut, underlining the significance of his performance. He also became the first Australian since Tony Dodemaide in 1988 to claim a five-wicket haul on his ODI debut.
Matt Henry destroys India as New Zealand register massive win
While Beardman stole the spotlight in Perth, Henry produced an equally devastating performance in New Zealand's fourth ODI against India at Bay Oval .
After New Zealand posted 333/8 in their 50 overs, courtesy of Will Young's brilliant 125 off 108 deliveries, Henry dismantled India's batting order with a career-best ODI spell of 6/27.
The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer in the opening over to leave India reeling at 0/3. India never recovered from the early damage and were eventually bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, suffering a crushing 244-run defeat. Henry was supported by Matthew Fisher, who picked up three wickets.
The victory kept New Zealand alive in the five-match series, with India retaining a 2-1 lead ahead of the final ODI.
Rashid Khan and Paul Stirling's historic feat in 2017
The previous instance of two six-wicket hauls on the same day came during the second ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at Greater Noida on March 17, 2017. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a formidable 338, powered by captain Asghar Stanikzai's century. Ireland's Paul Stirling produced a remarkable bowling performance, claiming 6/55 to restrict Afghanistan after they had threatened to cross 350.
In response, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned figures of 6/43 to derail Ireland's chase. Stirling, who had also scored 95 with the bat, was among his victims as Ireland were dismissed for 304, handing Afghanistan a 34-run victory.
Both Stirling and Rashid recorded career-best ODI bowling figures at the time, making it a landmark match in the format's history.
Beardman announced himself on the international stage with figures of 6/24 against England in Perth, while Henry delivered a match-winning spell of 6/27 to help New Zealand thrash India by 244 runs at Mount Maunganui.
The two performances marked only the second instance of two six-wicket hauls being recorded in ODI cricket on the same day. The previous occasion came on March 17, 2017, when Ireland's Paul Stirling and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan both claimed six wickets in the same ODI at Greater Noida.
Mahli Beardman demolishes England on ODI debut
The 21-year-old Beardman enjoyed a dream start to his international career, ripping through England's batting line-up in the first ODI at Perth Stadium . England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs after Beardman returned remarkable figures of 6/24. The Australian pacer removed Harry Brook and Joe Root early before running through the middle and lower order to complete a memorable debut performance.
His spell triggered England's collapse from 38/2 to 60/7, leaving the visitors struggling to put up a competitive total. Spencer Johnson also chipped in with three wickets as Australia dominated with the ball. In reply, Australia chased down the target in 23.3 overs, reaching 132/3 to register a comfortable seven-wicket victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Beardman's figures were the fourth-best by a bowler on ODI debut, underlining the significance of his performance. He also became the first Australian since Tony Dodemaide in 1988 to claim a five-wicket haul on his ODI debut.
Matt Henry destroys India as New Zealand register massive win
While Beardman stole the spotlight in Perth, Henry produced an equally devastating performance in New Zealand's fourth ODI against India at Bay Oval .
After New Zealand posted 333/8 in their 50 overs, courtesy of Will Young's brilliant 125 off 108 deliveries, Henry dismantled India's batting order with a career-best ODI spell of 6/27.
The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer in the opening over to leave India reeling at 0/3. India never recovered from the early damage and were eventually bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, suffering a crushing 244-run defeat. Henry was supported by Matthew Fisher, who picked up three wickets.
The victory kept New Zealand alive in the five-match series, with India retaining a 2-1 lead ahead of the final ODI.
Rashid Khan and Paul Stirling's historic feat in 2017
The previous instance of two six-wicket hauls on the same day came during the second ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland at Greater Noida on March 17, 2017. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a formidable 338, powered by captain Asghar Stanikzai's century. Ireland's Paul Stirling produced a remarkable bowling performance, claiming 6/55 to restrict Afghanistan after they had threatened to cross 350.
In response, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned figures of 6/43 to derail Ireland's chase. Stirling, who had also scored 95 with the bat, was among his victims as Ireland were dismissed for 304, handing Afghanistan a 34-run victory.
Both Stirling and Rashid recorded career-best ODI bowling figures at the time, making it a landmark match in the format's history.
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