After conceding the worst possible start, WA’s Mahli Beardman almost snared a hat-trick in his international debut as Australia pegged back Pakistan in their T20 series opener. After giving up eight off his next over, Beardman returned in style for his third - the 17th of the innings - as he conceded just four singles. Camera Icon Australia’s T20 debutants Matt Renshaw, Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards. Credit: Sameer Ali / Getty ImagesAdam Zampa was superb with the ball for Australia, snaring 4-24 for the third-best figures of his 109-match career. Prior to this summer, Beardman had played only two games of professional T20 cricket, but joined Xavier Bartlett and fellow debutant Jack Edwards in the pace cartel.