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 2025, defeating South Africa Women by seven wickets in Match 26 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on Saturday, October 25. With this win, the defending champions extended their unbeaten streak and sealed a spot in the semifinals. So let’s have a look at AUS-W vs SA-W 26th Match Highlights 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 paid immediate dividends. South Africa started well through Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a brisk 31 off 26 balls, but her dismissal triggered a collapse. None of the Proteas batters managed to settle as Alana King spun a web around them.
King delivered a spell for the ages, picking up 7 wickets for just 18 runs in 7 overs, the best-ever bowling figures in Women’s World Cup history and for Australia in Women’s ODIs. Sinalo Jafta (17) and Nadine de Klerk (15) offered brief resistance, but South Africa were bundled out for just 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 off 41 balls, supported brilliantly by Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 38. The duo stitched a vital 76-run partnership off 65 deliveries, guiding Australia to victory in just 16.5 overs.
Historic moments and records
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Alana King became the first bowler to take a seven-wicket haul in Women’s World Cup history.
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Australia equalled the record for most consecutive wins (15) in Women’s World Cups, a streak last achieved between 1997 and 2000.
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The win also extended Australia’s dominance over South Africa, maintaining a 9-0 record in World Cup clashes.
Player of the Match
Unsurprisingly, Alana King was named the 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 victory, Australia top the points table and will face India Women in a much-anticipated semifinal on October 30. Meanwhile, England Women take on New Zealand Women in Match 27 in Visakhapatnam on October 26.
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