Indore: (Tassawar News) Australia wrapped up their ICC Women’s World Cup group stage campaign on a high note, defeating South Africa by seven wickets in a one-sided contest on Saturday.
Chasing a modest target of 98 runs, the Australian women completed the job comfortably, reaching the total in just 16.5 overs for the loss of three wickets.
Match Summary
South Africa, batting first, struggled right from the start against a disciplined Australian bowling attack. The entire team was dismissed for just 97 runs, with no batter managing to build a significant partnership.
The star of the day was Alana King, who produced a breathtaking spell of leg-spin bowling, taking 7 wickets for just 18 runs — one of the best bowling figures in Women’s World Cup history. Her exceptional control, flight, and accuracy dismantled the South African middle order completely.
In reply, Australia’s top order showed complete dominance. Beth Mooney top-scored with a fluent 42 runs, while Georgia Wareham added 38 runs, ensuring that the chase was never in doubt. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, the experienced duo guided the side home with ease.
This victory further cements Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket. The team has been the most successful side in Women’s World Cup history, having won multiple titles and maintaining an exceptional win percentage in ICC tournaments.
South Africa’s defeat, on the other hand, highlights the team’s ongoing struggles with batting consistency. Their collapse to under 100 runs indicates a need for stronger middle-order resilience and better adaptability to spin-friendly conditions.
With this result, Australia end the group stage as the top-ranked team, heading confidently into the knockout rounds, while South Africa’s campaign comes under serious review before their next international assignment.
