AUS-W vs SA-W 26th Match Highlights for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Australia Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025defeating South Africa Women by seven wickets in match 26 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on Saturday, October 25. With this victory, the defending champions extended their undefeated streak and sealed a spot in the semi-finals. So let’s take a look at the highlights of the 26th match of AUS-W vs SA-W for ICC WWC 2025 for ICC WWC 2025.
South Africa’s batting collapse – Alana King wreaks havoc
After winning the toss, Tahlia McGrath chose to field first – a decision that yielded immediate results. South Africa started well through Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a smooth 31 from 26 balls, but her dismissal caused a collapse. None of the Proteas batters managed to settle down as Alana King spun a web around them.
King produced a spell for the ages, taking 7 wickets for just 18 runs in 7 overs, the best ever bowling figures in the history of the Women’s World Cup and for Australia in the Women’s ODIs. Sinalo Jafta (17) and Nadine de Klerk (15) offered brief resistance, but South Africa were only bowled out for 97 runs.
Beth Mooney leads Australia’s chase with confidence
Chasing a modest target, Australia stumbled early, losing Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry cheaply. However, Beth Mooney steadied the innings with a composed knock of 42 from 41 balls, brilliantly supported by Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 38. The duo built a vital partnership of 76 runs from 65 deliveries, guiding Australia to victory in just 16.5 overs.
Historical moments and records
Alana King became the first bowler to take seven wickets in the history of the Women’s World Cup.
Australia equaled the record for most consecutive wins (15) at the Women’s World Cup, a streak last achieved between 1997 and 2000.
The win also extended Australia’s dominance over South Africa, maintaining a 9–0 record in World Cup matches.
Player of the match
Unsurprisingly, Alana King was named Player of the Match for her record-breaking performance. Her devastating spell was the turning point that dismantled South Africa’s hopes.
What’s next?
With this win, Australia tops the points table and will face India Women in a much-awaited semi-final on October 30. Meanwhile, England Women will take on New Zealand Women in Match 27 in Visakhapatnam on October 26.
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