Exciting young quick Mahli Beardman could make his KFC BBL debut in Sydney after being selected in Perth Scorchers’ 14-player travelling squad.
Marsh rested, Beardman picked for Sydney Trip
The Scorchers, ranked fifth on the BBL|14 ladder, left this morning for critical contests against ladder leaders Sydney Sixers (SCG, Saturday 11 January) and second-placed Sydney Thunder (ENGIE Stadium, Monday 13 January).
Nineteen-year-old Beardman showcased his immense potential during Australia’s triumphant 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign, earning Player of the Final honours by removing three of India’s top four batters in Benoni.
Armed with raw pace and capable of swinging the new ball at speed, Beardman returns to the city where he made his WA debut in a One-Day Cup match against New South Wales last season.
English import Matthew Hurst rejoins the squad, offering versatility with the bat and another wicketkeeping option.
Star allrounder Mitch Marsh, meanwhile, has been rested and will instead spend time in Perth with his young family.
Marsh’s availability for the Scorchers’ final home game on 18 December versus Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium will be determined in due course.
Pace bowler Matthew Kelly (omitted) makes way for Beardman.
The stint interstate is Perth’s last of the regular season before they wrap up their home-and-away campaign against the Strikers.
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Perth Scorchers squad for Game 8: Ashton Turner ©, Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (New Zealand), Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst (England), Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye.
MATCH DETAILS
KFC BBL|14 – Game 8
Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers
Saturday 11 January, first ball 1:45PM AWST
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
LIVE: Foxtel, Kayo Sports, SEN, ABC Sport
KFC BBL|14 – Game 9
Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers
Monday 13 January, first ball 4:30PM AWST
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
LIVE: Seven, 7Plus, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, SEN, ABC Sport
KFC BBL|14 – Game 10 (Pride match)
Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers
Saturday 18 January, first ball 5:15PM AWST
Optus Stadium, Perth
LIVE: Foxtel, Kayo Sports, SEN, ABC Sport
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