Alana King shines in the last Aus vs SA league WCWC 2025 match
Under Indore’s evening lights, Australia ripped through South Africa with ruthless precision. Alana King spun webs for a record 7/18, South Africa slumped to 97 all out, and the chase became a brisk walk — 98/3 in 16.5 overs — as Australia sealed top spot and marched toward the knockouts.
South Africa's nervy start in 1st innings
Australia attacked from ball one. Megan Schutt nicked off Laura Wolvaardt’s partners and set the tone. Immediately, Alana King took center stage. She varied pace, ripped leg-breaks, and weaponized drift. Consequently, South Africa’s batting slid from jittery to shell-shocked. Wickets tumbled in clusters; the innings ended at 97 in 24 overs.
Australia's Response in 2nd Innings
Then Australia batted with intent. Although Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry fell early, Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll steadied, then sped up. Because they rotated sharply and punished anything short, the equation collapsed quickly. With Annabel Sutherland finishing the job, Australia coasted to 98/3 in 16.5, sealing a nine-pointer that confirmed top spot.
Australia vs South Africa Women — Turning Points
Alana King's 7-wicket haul
The leggie’s 7/18 in 7 overs tore through the middle and lower order; South Africa never recovered.
New-ball squeeze by Australia
Early dots from Schutt and Perry pushed batters onto the back foot and forced risky strokes.
Mooney–Voll stand
A composed rebuild that morphed into a rapid march; Australia’s chase became inevitable.
Top Performers
Alana King — 7/18 (7 overs)
King mixed leg-breaks with fizzing topspin. She attacked the stumps, tempted edges, and ripped through the tail. Because she read the surface earlier than anyone, her spell decided the contest and earned Player of the Match.
Beth Mooney — 42 (41)
Mooney settled nerves after two quick wickets. She found singles at will, then pierced the ring when lengths drifted. Therefore, the chase stayed clean and controlled. (Figure per ball-by-ball summaries; final around-forty knock in a 76-run stand with Voll.)
Georgia Voll — 38 (38)*
Mooney settled nerves after two quick wickets. She found singles at will, then pierced the ring when lengths drifted. Therefore, the chase stayed clean and controlled. (Figure per ball-by-ball summaries; final around-forty knock in a 76-run standVoll’s calm timing proved perfect for a modest chase. She rode bounce, punched square, and closed lanes for South Africa. As a result, Australia never let the required rate breathe. with Voll.)
Match Scorecard
AUS-W vs SA-W — World Cup Summary
Australia Women — Batting| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney (wk) | 42 | 41 | 102.44 | 6 | 0 |
| Georgia Voll | 38* | 38 | 100.00 | 7 | 0 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 5 | 12 | 41.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 98/3 (16.5 overs) • Australia won by 7 wickets | ||||
South Africa Women — Bowling| Bowler | O | M | R | Wkts | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Masabata Klaas | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Annerie Dercksen | 0.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 13.20 |
South Africa Women — Batting| Batter | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 31 | 26 | 119.23 | 7 | 0 |
| Sinalo Jafta | 29 | 17 | 170.59 | 7 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 14 | 23 | 60.87 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 97 all out (24.0 overs) | ||||
Australia Women — Bowling| Bowler | O | M | R | Wkts | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana King | 7 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 2.57 |
| Megan Schutt | 5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Kim Garth | 5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 |
Source: Official scorecards.
Team Standings - WCWC 2025
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 — Standings
| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Australia Women Q | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +2.102 |
| 2 |
South Africa Women Q | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −0.420 |
| 3 |
England Women Q | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | +1.024 |
| 4 | 
India Women Q | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.628 |
| 5 | 
Sri Lanka Women E | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | −1.035 |
| 6 | 
New Zealand Women E | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | −0.490 |
| 7 | 
Pakistan Women E | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | −2.651 |
| 8 | 
Bangladesh Women E | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | −0.578 |
