The two-year deal is Beardman’s first in the BBL and comes the season after he joined WA on a rookie contract. He is already among the Scorchers’ fastest bowlers, capable of clocking speeds exceeding 140km/h.
He showed encouraging signs on WA and One-Day Cup debut against NSW at Cricket Central in November, 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 finished last season as a central member of Melville’s First Grade Premier Cricket team, having also played four-day cricket for WA’s Second XI.
