Hey cricket fans, if you’re glued to the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 action like us at IPL Star, you know yesterday’s clash in Indore was pure magic. Alana King’s epic 7-wicket haul didn’t just crush South Africa’s dreams—it powered Australia to a record 15th straight World Cup win. Imagine this: South Africa folded for 97, and Australia chased it down with 33 overs to spare. What a way to wrap up the league stage!
This wasn’t your average thriller. It was a masterclass in spin wizardry on a gripping pitch at Holkar Stadium. King’s figures? 7/18 off seven overs. That’s the best ever for Australia in ODIs and the first seven-for in Women’s World Cups. Fans on X are still buzzing: “The Queen of Spin!” tweeted @FoxCricket, sharing pics of her low dive for a catch. As stand-in skipper Tahlia McGrath said post-match, “Every ball felt like a wicket.”
But let’s rewind. Why did this matter so much? Australia locked in top spot with 13 points, heading to a semi-final blockbuster against hosts India on October 30 in Navi Mumbai. South Africa? They slip to second but face a tough rematch with England in Guwahati on the 29th. Their league bookends? Bowled out for 69 against England in the opener, now 97 here. Ouch.
Did King’s spell remind you of Shane Warne’s glory days? Or was it more like a modern-day fairy tale? Stick around as we break it all down—preview, ball-by-ball drama, stats tables, reactions, and what it means for the semis. At IPL Star, we’re all about those nail-biting moments that keep you coming back for more. What’s your take on King’s rise? Drop it in the comments below!
Match Preview: High Stakes at Holkar as Unbeaten Australia Face Resurgent South Africa
Stepping into the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 showdown, the air in Indore crackled with tension. It was October 25, 3:00 PM local time—muggy skies, a pitch promising turn, and two teams already semi-bound but hungry for momentum. Australia, the defending champs, rode a wave of invincibility. Six wins, one no-result, and that unbeatable streak? Now at 14 before this game.
South Africa, though? They’d clawed back from early heartbreak. After that infamous 69 all-out vs England, they rattled off five straight wins. Captain Laura Wolvaardt was firing—averaging over 50 in the tournament. But head-to-head? Grim reading for the Proteas: Australia leads 17-1 in ODIs, a perfect 9-0 in World Cups.
Toss time: Tahlia McGrath called right and bowled first. Why? “The wicket looked tricky early,” she later explained. Alyssa Healy was out with a calf strain, so Georgia Voll slotted in. South Africa stuck unchanged. Weather? Overcast, with a drizzle tease that never fully hit.
Holkar Stadium’s vibe? Electric. Home to Madhya Pradesh, it’s got that GAIL-Madhav Rao Scindia End grip for spinners. Broadcast on Star Sports and JioHotstar in India, fans tuned in for what promised a spin fest. X lit up pre-match: “AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025—can SA break the streak?” asked @cricinsights1.
Key battles? Wolvaardt vs Megan Schutt’s swing. And Alana King vs South Africa’s leg-spin kryptonite rep? They boasted a strong record, but as @ESPNcricinfo noted, “Then they ran into a genius.” Australia eyed a net run rate boost to +2.102. South Africa? Just needed pride—and maybe a semi edge.
Off-field buzz? Reports of two Aussie players facing harassment in Indore cast a shadow, but the team channeled focus. As @AusOlympicTeam posted, “Top their #CWC25 group after an all-time great bowling spell.” This wasn’t just a dead rubber; it was a dress rehearsal for glory.
What if South Africa had won the toss? Could they have flipped the script? Let’s dive into the action.
South Africa’s Innings: From Wolvaardt’s Fireworks to King’s Spin Storm
Powerplay done, and South Africa sat pretty at 42/1. Laura Wolvaardt was on song—31 off 26 balls, seven boundaries smashed. Four came in one over from Schutt! “She looked in serene touch,” raved ESPN. Tazmin Brits scratched 6 off 19 before Kim Garth’s leg-cutter pinned her lbw—DRS failed, 42/2.
Enter the hurricane: Alana King. Post-powerplay, McGrath tossed her the ball. First over? Double-wicket maiden! Sune Luus top-edged a sweep to Annabel Sutherland (43/3). Marizanne Kapp slashed feebly to Garth (43/4). Fans gasped. X erupted: “King’s on a roll!” from @Cricbuzz.
King’s third over? Carnage. Annerie Dercksen’s leg stump cartwheeled by a ripper leg-break—60/5. Chloe Tryon flipped her first ball to midwicket—60/6. At 2.4 overs, King’s line: 2-2-0-4. South Africa in freefall.
Sinalo Jafta fought back—29 off 17, seven fours in a boundary blitz. She and Nadine de Klerk added 21 for the seventh wicket, pushing to 81/7. But King? Unstoppable. Castled Jafta for five-fer. Masabata Klaas’ off-stump rattled—88/8. Ashleigh Gardner chipped Ayabonga Khaka bowled—95/9. Finale: King spun one through de Klerk for seven. All out 97 in 24 overs. Run rate? 4.04.
Why the collapse? “Unwavering commitment to attacking shots,” per reports. Luus slogged early, Dercksen drove expansively. King’s flight and turn? Bewitching. She hit stumps four times, conceded just nine scoring shots. X trivia from @_hypocaust: Broke a 52-year WC record—Tina MacPherson’s 5/14 from 1973.
Here’s the full RSA scorecard in a handy table:
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | c King b Schutt | 31 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 119.23 |
| Tazmin Brits | lbw b Garth | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 31.58 |
| Sune Luus | c Sutherland b King | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Annerie Dercksen | b King | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 26.32 |
| Marizanne Kapp | c Garth b King | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | b King | 29 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 170.59 |
| Chloe Tryon | c Gardner b King | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nadine de Klerk | b King | 14 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 60.87 |
| Masabata Klaas | b King | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | b Gardner | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | not out | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Extras | (w 1) | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 97/10 (24 ov, RR: 4.04) |
Bowler stats? King’s dominance shines:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Schutt | 5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Kim Garth | 5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Alana King | 7 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 2.60 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
Fall of wickets table for the drama:
| Score | Over | Wicket |
|---|---|---|
| 32-1 | 6.4 | Wolvaardt |
| 42-2 | 9.2 | Brits |
| 43-3 | 11.2 | Luus |
| 43-4 | 11.6 | Kapp |
| 60-5 | 15.2 | Dercksen |
| 60-6 | 15.3 | Tryon |
| 81-7 | 17.3 | Jafta |
| 88-8 | 19.6 | Klaas |
| 95-9 | 22.4 | Khaka |
| 97-10 | 23.6 | de Klerk |
Partnerships crumbled fast—the longest? 21 runs for seventh. Only three batters hit double figures. A stark reminder of their opener woes.
For full highlights, check ESPNcricinfo’s match report.
Was this SA’s wake-up call? Or just Australia’s depth showing?
Australia’s Chase: Early Jitters to Smooth Sail in 16.5 Overs
Needing 98, Australia started wobbly. Marizanne Kapp, duck in first innings, struck gold—three maidens, snaring Phoebe Litchfield edging to Tryon (6/1, 2.1 ov). Masabata Klaas then? First-ball Perry! de Klerk’s flying catch at gully—11/2 in 5.1 overs. X fans held breath: “Early nerves?” from @codecricketau.
But panic? Nah. Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney steadied. Their 76-run stand off 65 balls was gold—Voll anchoring with seven fours to 38* off 38 (SR 100), Mooney accelerating to 42 off 41 (six fours). “Intent rewarded,” McGrath noted. They hit 50 in 10.2 overs, powerplay 49/2.
Mooney fell to de Klerk’s cutter, caught Wolvaardt—87/3. But Annabel Sutherland? 10* off 4, two fours to seal in 16.5. Run rate 5.82. Unused overs? 33.4. Clinical.
Full batting table:
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | c Tryon b Kapp | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Georgia Voll | not out | 38* | 38 | 7 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ellyse Perry | c de Klerk b Klaas | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Beth Mooney (wk) | c Wolvaardt b de Klerk | 42 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 102.44 |
| Annabel Sutherland | not out | 10* | 4 | 2 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Extras | (w 3) | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 98/3 (16.5 ov, RR: 5.82) |
RSA bowlers tried—Kapp 1/11 off four (three maidens). But Mlaba leaked 25 off three.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayabonga Khaka | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Masabata Klaas | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 |
| Annerie Dercksen | 0.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 13.20 |
Fall of wickets:
| Score | Over | Wicket |
|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 2.1 | Litchfield |
| 11-2 | 5.1 | Perry |
| 87-3 | 15.6 | Mooney |
Partnerships: Voll-Mooney 76 off 65—the glue.
Early wickets tested, but Australia’s depth won. Like their chase vs England? Deeper bench.
Standout Stars and Record-Breaking Feats: King’s Legacy Cemented
Alana King. Where to start? The 29-year-old leggie from Perth turned Indore into her playground. 7/18: Best AUS ODI figures (beats Perry’s 7/42), first Women’s WC seven-for. Globally? Second to McGrath’s 7/15 in all WCs. X hailed her: “Superstar!” from @cricketcomau.
Her backstory? Tennis kid, ball girl at 2011 Aussie Open final. Switched to cricket at 18. Parents from Chennai—Indian roots fueling fire, per Indian Express. POTM: “We’ll fight for drinks,” she joked with Perry.
Others shone: Wolvaardt’s 31 the lone spark. Mooney’s 42 chase anchor. Kapp’s 1/11 fightback.
Records table:
| Record Category | Achievement | Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Best AUS Women’s ODI Figures | 7/18 | Alana King |
| First 7-For in Women’s WC | Yes | Alana King |
| AUS WC Winning Streak | 15 (2022-2025) | Australia |
| SA Lowest vs AUS in WC | 97 | South Africa |
| Shortest Completed SA Innings WC | 24 ov (97 all out) | This match |
Strike rates elite:
| Bowler | SR | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Alana King (AUS) | 25.6 | 46 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 27.2 | 48 |
| Charlie Dean (ENG) | 28.6 | 51 |
AUS vs SA: 17-1 ODIs. WC: 9-0 AUS.
Dive deeper on King’s career at Cricbuzz.
King’s haul: Four wickets in 15 dots. Genius or luck? You decide—what’s her secret weapon?
Post-Match Buzz: Captains Speak, Fans React in AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Tahlia McGrath beamed: “Alana’s X-factor… Relentlessly attacked stumps.” On chase: “Intent on a tricky deck.” Facing India? “Knockouts? Anything happens.” Wolvaardt sighed: “Not ideal end… But focus on good. King’s plans? Didn’t work.” On semis: “Wake-up call vs England.”
King? Humble: “Extract turn, rip every ball. Role whatever—hold or hunt.” X loved: “Madness from Alana!” @cric_blog. @joybhattacharj: “What a journey—from ball girl to legend.”
Analysis: SA’s attack mode backfired vs spin. AUS? Calm tweaks post-England. Momentum? AUS ominous.
Healy’s injury hurts, but Voll stepped up. SA bowlers? Kapp gold, but support lacking. Fans, who stole the show? Vote in comments!
Tournament Ripple: Updated Points and Semi-Final Fireworks Await
This win? AUS to 13 points, NRR +2.102. Semis locked: ENG vs SA (Oct 29, Guwahati)—revenge for SA’s 69? AUS vs IND (Oct 30, Navi Mumbai)—spin vs spin, home roar.
Points table post-match:
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUS-W | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +2.102 | WWWWW |
| 2 | RSA-W | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -0.379 | WWWWL |
| 3 | ENG-W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | +1.024 | WWNRWL |
| 4 | IND-W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.628 | WLLLW |
| 5 | SL-W | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1.035 | LNRWNR |
| 6 | NZ-W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -0.490 | LWNRNRL |
| 7 | PAK-W | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -2.651 | LNRNRNL |
| 8 | BAN-W | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -0.578 | LLLLLW |
Official ICC points table.
IND’s home edge? AUS’s streak? ENG’s seam vs SA’s scars? Double-header tomorrow wraps league—stay tuned!
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Wrapping the Epic: King’s Magic Fuels AUS Dreams in Women’s World Cup Glory Chase
From Wolvaardt’s blitz to King’s storm, yesterday’s AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 gem had it all. Australia unbeaten, semis set—pure cricket joy. King’s 7/18? Timeless. SA? Bounce back time.
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FAQs: AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
1. What happened in the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match? The AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match saw Australia crush South Africa by seven wickets on October 25, 2025, at Holkar Stadium, Indore. South Africa collapsed to 97 in 24 overs, thanks to Alana King’s historic 7/18. Australia chased 98 in 16.5 overs, led by Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38*). This kept Australia unbeaten, extending their World Cup streak to 15 wins.
2. How did Alana King’s seven-wicket haul impact the match? Alana King’s record-breaking 7/18, the first seven-for in Women’s World Cups, demolished South Africa’s batting in the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. Her spell, with four wickets in 15 dot balls, triggered a collapse from 42/2 to 97 all out, ensuring Australia’s dominant win and top spot in the league stage.
3. Who were the standout performers in Australia vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025? AUS-W vs RSA-W Alana King shone with her 7/18, earning Player of the Match. Laura Wolvaardt scored 31 for South Africa, while Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38*) anchored Australia’s chase. Marizanne Kapp’s 1/11, including three maidens, was South Africa’s bowling highlight in the 26th match.
4. What records were broken in the AUS-W vs RSA-W match? AUS-W vs RSA-W Alana King set multiple records: best Australian Women’s ODI figures (7/18), first seven-wicket haul in Women’s World Cups, and second-best in all World Cups behind Glenn McGrath’s 7/15. Australia extended their World Cup win streak to 15, while South Africa’s 97 was their second-lowest in the tournament.
5. Why did South Africa’s batting collapse in the Women’s World Cup 2025? South Africa’s batting collapse to 97 in the AUS-W vs RSA-W match stemmed from aggressive shot-making against Alana King’s spin. After Laura Wolvaardt’s 31, poor shot selection by Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, and others led to a rapid downfall, with only three batters reaching double figures.
6. How did Australia chase the target in the 26th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025? AUS-W vs RSA-W Australia chased 98 in 16.5 overs, losing early wickets to Marizanne Kapp (Phoebe Litchfield) and Masabata Klaas (Ellyse Perry). A 76-run stand between Georgia Voll (38*) and Beth Mooney (42) sealed the deal, with Annabel Sutherland (10*) finishing, showcasing Australia’s depth.
7. What are the semi-final matchups after AUS-W vs RSA-W in Women’s World Cup 2025? Post the AUS-W vs RSA-W match, Australia (top with 13 points) face India in Navi Mumbai on October 30. South Africa (second, 10 points) take on England in Guwahati on October 29, setting up thrilling semi-finals in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
8. How does Alana King’s 7/18 rank in Women’s ODI history? Alana King’s 7/18 in the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match is the best bowling figure for Australia in Women’s ODIs and the first seven-for in Women’s World Cups. Her strike rate of 25.6 balls per wicket (46 games) tops bowlers with 50+ wickets.
9. What was the pitch like at Holkar Stadium for AUS-W vs RSA-W? The Holkar Stadium pitch in Indore for the AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match offered grip for spinners, aiding Alana King’s 7/18. Muggy conditions helped swing early, but Australia’s intent in the chase capitalized on a surface that rewarded positive play.
10. How can fans watch highlights of Australia vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025? Fans can catch AUS-W vs RSA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 highlights on JioHotstar or Star Sports Network in India. Check YouTube for clips like King’s seven-wicket haul.
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