Overview:
This is the second time in the ongoing World Cup that South Africa have been dismissed below 100 runs. In the earlier match against England women, they were bundled out for 69 runs in 20.4 overs and lost the contest by 10 wickets.
South Africa hit another low when they were dismissed for 97 runs against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The Aussies won the contest by 7 wickets in 16.5 overs to remain unbeaten in the global tournament. For Australia, Alana King took seven wickets and completely dismantled the rivals’ batting line-up. Laura Wolvaardt (31), Sinalo Jafta (29) and Nadine de Klerk (14) were the only Proteas batters who entered the double-digit mark.
This is the second time in the ongoing World Cup that South Africa have been dismissed below 100 runs. In the earlier match against England women, they were bundled out for 69 runs in 20.4 overs and lost the contest by 10 wickets.
“We expected a little bit of movement from the wicket, but I am happy to extract as much out of it as possible,” said King, who took player-of-the-match honors. “As a bowler you don’t always have a wicket to your name. But I know I can play different roles. I have held the other end in the last couple of games. I am happy to do the job for Australia today.”
It was South Africa’s lowest total against Australia in ODIs. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt top-scored with 31.
In reply, Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38 not out) headlined Australia’s chase.
The win ended South Africa’s five-match winning streak, as defending champion Australia finished top of the league table with six wins in seven games (and a no-result).
It was South Africa’s ninth consecutive loss to Australia in the tournament’s history, and it is yet to win a game against the seven-time champions.