MahliBeardman

Mahli Beardman is considered one of Australia's most promising young fast bowlers. 

A Cowaramup local who also spent time in Dampier alongside fellow WA quick Josh Vernon, Beardman earned his first rookie contract before the 2023-24 domestic season.

Beardman's considerable talent was especially evident during the 2024 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa, when he claimed 10 wickets at 10.50 from six appearances. He rounded off the title-winning campaign by collecting 3-15 from seven overs in the final against India, earning Player of the Match honours for his efforts. 

Months earlier, the laid-back teenager made his WA debut in a One-Day Cup match against New South Wales in Sydney, claiming the scalp of decorated Blues veteran Moises Henriques. 

Beardman was a shock inclusion for Australia's ODI series against England in September 2024, rushing to the airport just hours after learning of his selection as a reserve pace bowler. 

Beardman's form with the white ball for WA and the Scorchers saw him make his Australian debut in the opening T20 match of the 2026 tour of Pakistan. 

Beardman is already among WA's fastest bowlers, capable of swinging the new ball which clocking speeds exceeding 140km/h. 

The teenager signed a two-year Big Bash League deal with Perth Scorchers in the lead-up to for BBL|14 and made his debut in 2024-25, against Sydney Thunder at Engie Stadium.