Women’s World Cup: Alana King spins Australia to the top, set up semifinal showdown with India
Australia sent a stunning shock to South Africa at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, clinching a 7‑wicket win in the Women’s Cricket World Cup. In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, leg‑spinner Alana King carried the day with a record‑setting 7‑for‑18, becoming the first woman to take a seven‑wicket haul in a World Cup.
The win was part of Australia’s fifth straight victory, topping the group stage with 13 points from seven games. After this match, the Aussies will face India in the second semi‑final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30.
South Africa had the ball first, and the openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits put on 32 runs before the Aussies’ Megan Schutt removed Wolvaardt for 31. The situation deteriorated after Brits was dumped for 6, leaving South Africa 42 for 2. In that same over, King began her lethal spell, taking the wickets of Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp. Tension rose as King stormed away, knocking out Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, and finally Sinalo Jafta for 29. She wrapped up her figures with two spanning overs and finished with 7‑for‑18 from seven overs.
But the Australians were not done. In the chase, Georgia Voll steadied the innings, hitting a 76‑run partnership with Beth Mooney. Mooney swelled to 42, but was dismissed by Nadine de Klerk just before the final overs. Voll finished unbeaten on 38, helping Australia reach the target of 98 in just 16.5 overs and looting 7 wickets with ease.
South Africa will head to Guwahati to meet England in the first semi‑final on October 29. Australia’s strong finish leaves them confident as they gear up to test India in the top‑picks match. This thrilling game reinforces Australia’s position as a dominant force in women’s cricket and highlights King’s historic moment in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Source: ianslive
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