Overview:
Australia's campaign has been a masterclass in control and composure. Unbeaten after six outings (five wins, one no-result), they showcased their depth against England, holding them to 244/9.
On October 25, the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore will witness an electrifying face-off as Australia take on South Africa in Match 26 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Australia’s campaign has been a masterclass in control and composure. Unbeaten after six outings (five wins, one no-result), they showcased their depth against England, holding them to 244/9. A shaky start at 68/4 was soon forgotten as Gardner (104) and Sutherland (98) steered a clinical chase in 40.3 overs. With Healy, Mooney, and Perry adding consistency at the top, the defending champions appear primed for another dominant finish.
The South African women’s team has been in top form, winning five of their six matches to secure a semi-final spot. After a slow start, the Proteas hit back with five straight wins, showcasing their all-round strength. Against Pakistan, they posted 312/9 with fifties from Wolvaardt, Luus, and Kapp, while de Klerk’s quick 41 off 16 balls added flair. Kapp (3 wickets) and Shangase (2 wickets) then led the bowling as South Africa sealed a 150-run win in a rain-hit clash.
AUS W vs SA W: ODI head-to-head record
In the 18 ODIs played between Australia Women and South Africa Women, the former has dominated the rivalry with 16 wins, while the Proteas have managed just one victory. One match ended in a tie.
| Matches Played | Australia Women won | South Africa Women won | No Result | Tied |
| 18 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Top Run-Getters
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most Runs | Batters |
| 424 Runs | Ellyse Perry |
| 347 Runs | Marizanne Kapp |
| 347 Runs | Sune Luus |
Leading wicket-takers
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most wickets | Bowlers |
| 15 Wickets | Sune Luus |
| 13 Wickets | Ellyse Perry |
| 9 Wickets | Marizanne Kapp |
South Africa vs Australia Squads
South Africa: Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso(w), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Anneke Bosch, Tumi Sekhukhune, Sinalo Jafta
Australia: Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Alana King, Kim Garth, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown