Australia Women Defeated South Africa Women by 7 Wickets – Alana King’s 7-for Destroys RSA in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Clash
Summary: Ruthless Australia Continue Their March Toward the Semis
The unstoppable Australia Women’s cricket team delivered yet another masterclass, defeating South Africa Women by 7 wickets in the 26th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Indore.
With Alana King’s historic 7-wicket spell, the Aussies bundled out South Africa for just 97 runs. The chase was clinical, as Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38)* guided the team to an easy win in just 16.5 overs.
Australia’s dominance continues to grow, reaffirming why they’re the most feared team in women’s cricket.
Holkar Stadium witnesses Aussie dominance as Alana King spins South Africa into chaos!
- Date: October 25, 2025
- Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- Result: Australia Women won by 7 wickets
- Toss: Australia Women opted to bowl first
- Player of the Match: Alana King (7 wickets for 18 runs)
First Innings: South Africa’s Collapse Under King’s Spell
After winning the toss, Australia Women decided to bowl first - a decision that paid off spectacularly. South Africa started cautiously, with Laura Wolvaardt (31 off 26) showing early promise. But once Alana King came into the attack, it was pure carnage.
The leg-spinner tore through South Africa’s middle order, claiming 7 wickets for just 18 runs - one of the finest spells in Women’s World Cup history.
South Africa crumbled from 47/2 to 97 all out in 24 overs. Apart from Wolvaardt and Sinalo Jafta (29 off 17), none of the batters managed double digits.
South Africa Women’s Innings Summary:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 31 | 26 | 7 | 0 |
Sinalo Jafta (wk) |
29 | 17 | 7 | 0 |
Nadine de Klerk |
14 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
Others |
<10 each |
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Bowling Stars:
- Alana King: 7/18 (7 overs, 2 maidens)
- Megan Schutt: 1/21 (5 overs)
- Kim Garth: 1/21 (5 overs)
- Ashleigh Gardner: 1/19 (4 overs)
Second Innings: Mooney & Voll Seal the Deal
Australia’s chase began with a minor stumble when Phoebe Litchfield (5) and Ellyse Perry (0) departed early. But Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll steadied the innings with a confident 73-run partnership.
Mooney’s fluent 42 off 41 balls (6 fours) and Voll’s composed 38 not out ensured Australia reached the target effortlessly at 98/3 in 16.5 overs.
Australia Women’s Innings Summary:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beth Mooney |
42 |
41 |
6 |
0 |
Georgia Voll |
38* |
38 |
7 |
0 |
Annabel Sutherland |
10* |
4 |
2 |
0 |
South Africa’s Bowlers:
- Marizanne Kapp: 4–3–11–1
- Nadine de Klerk: 3–0–13–1
- Masabata Klaas: 3–0–14–1
Player of the Match: Alana King – The Spin Queen of Indore
It was a night to remember for Alana King, who spun a web around South Africa’s batting lineup. Her 7-wicket spell was a masterclass in precision, flight, and control - earning her the Player of the Match title.
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"I just stuck to my plans, bowled with patience, and let the pitch do the rest," said King after the match.
Match Highlights at a Glance
- RSAW: 97 all out (24 overs)
- AUSW: 98/3 (16.5 overs)
- Australia Women won by 7 wickets
- Top Performer: Alana King – 7/18 (7 overs)
- Top Batter: Beth Mooney – 42 (41 balls)
Post-Match Buzz
Tahlia McGrath, Australia captain:
“The team’s in great rhythm. Alana was sensational - she turned the match in our favour within a few overs.”
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa captain:
“We didn’t adapt well to the conditions. Credit to Australia - they outplayed us in every department.”
Key Takeaways
- Australia Women stay unbeaten and look on track for the semifinals.
- Alana King registers one of the best bowling figures in Women’s World Cup history.
- South Africa’s batting inconsistency continues to hurt their campaign.
- Mooney and Voll prove Australia’s batting depth once again.
Todays Match(2 Match)
ENGW VS NZW
Vishakhapatnam
11AM
And
INDW VS BANW
Navi Mumbai
3PM
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