MahliBeardman

Beardman’s made quite the impression on his first foray into the BBL, which came just a season after he joined WA on a rookie contract. He is already among the competition's fastest bowlers, capable of clocking speeds exceeding 140km/h consistently.

He showed encouraging signs on WA and One-Day Cup debut against NSW at Cricket Central in November 2023, claiming the important scalp of Blues captain Moises Henriques.

Three months later, Beardman bowled Australia to victory in the Under 19 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final by taking 3-15 in a Player of the Match performance, removing three of host nation South Africa’s top four batters. 

Regarded highly for his ability to generate pace, the Dunsborough-born firebrand swings the new ball both ways and has good control of line and length. 

These traits were frequently showcased in 10 Youth Internationals (one Test, nine ODIs), and as WA’s leading wicket-taker during the 2023-24 Cricket Australia Male Under 19 National Championships.

Beardman made his debut at the end of BBL|14, before he became a regular part of the line up during the successful BBL|15 campaign. 

The rising star took the key wickets of Steve Smith, Moises Henriques and Josh Philippe in a mesmerising three-over spell during the qualifier that changed the complexion of the game.

He followed it up with another brilliant spell in the Final less than a week later, taking 2-29 as the Scorchers proved too strong for the Sixers.

Such was the impression Beardman made during BBL|15, he was selected in the Australian T20 squad to travel to Pakistan in January and made his debut in the opening match of the three-game series.