The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 witnessed yet another display of dominance from Australia Women, who remained the only unbeaten team in the tournament with a commanding seven-wicket win over South Africa Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
After South Africa were bundled out for just 97 in 24 overs, Australia made light work of the chase, reaching the target in 16.5 overs. The match highlighted Australia’s all-round superiority — from Alana King’s mesmerizing spell to a composed chase led by Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll.
With this emphatic victory, Australia have confirmed a semi-final clash against India, while South Africa will face England in the other semi-final. Alana King was adjudged the Player of the Match for her brilliant bowling performance that dismantled South Africa’s batting lineup.
Alana King – 7–2–18–7
Alana King was the undisputed star of the match, delivering a sensational spell of leg-spin bowling that broke the back of South Africa’s innings. Her figures of 7–2–18–7, are the best bowling figures in the history of the tournament, it showcased both her precision and guile, as she extracted sharp turn and bounce from the Indore surface. King dismissed Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk and Masabata Klaas, ensuring South Africa never recovered. Her variations and impeccable control left the batters guessing throughout, making her a clear choice for the Player of the Match award.
Beth Mooney – 42 (41)
Coming at 11/2, Beth Mooney anchored Australia’s chase with a typically fluent 42 off 41 balls, including 6 fours, at a strike rate of 102.43. Coming in after the early dismissal of Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry, Mooney played with elegance and authority, effortlessly maneuvering the field and punishing loose deliveries. Her partnership of 76 with Georgia Voll took Australia to the brink of victory before she fell just short of finishing the game herself. Mooney’s calm, clinical approach once again proved why she is one of the most dependable batters in world cricket.
Georgia Voll – 38* (38)
Young Georgia Voll continued to impress with an unbeaten 38 off 38 balls, decorated with 7 boundaries. Voll’s innings was marked by composure beyond her years as she rotated the strike smartly and capitalized on every scoring opportunity. Her partnership with Mooney ensured there were no hiccups in Australia’s modest chase. Voll’s maturity and timing underlined her growing stature in the Australian lineup, rounding off a professional performance from the tournament favourites.
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