Australia Dominates South Africa in Women's Cricket World Cup Match

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Australia's Alana King scripted history by taking 7-18 in the final league game of the Women's Cricket World Cup, propelling her team to a seven-wicket win over South Africa. The Australian team, bidding for their eighth title, displayed remarkable bowling and batting prowess, chasing down 98 runs in just 16.5 overs. King's outstanding performance surpassed Jacqueline Lord's 6-10 record from 1982, making her the first Australian woman to achieve a seven-wicket haul in the tournament's history.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alana King took a record 7-18 in the match, the best-ever bowling spell at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
  • King surpassed Jacqueline Lord's 6-10 record from 1982, becoming the first Australian woman to achieve a seven-wicket haul in the tournament's history.
  • Australia finished top of the league table with six wins in seven games, defending champion Australia will take on co-host India in the second semifinal.
  • South Africa's lowest total against Australia in ODIs was 97 runs, with Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with 31.
  • Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38 not out) headlined Australia's chase, with Voll and Mooney putting on 76 off 65 balls.
  • The win ended South Africa's five-match winning streak, with the Proteas still possible to finish third if England beats New Zealand in their final league game.
  • King's performance allowed Australia to maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament, stretching to 16 games.

Statistics:

  • Record 7-18 bowling spell by Alana King in the Women's Cricket World Cup.
  • 97 runs, South Africa's lowest total against Australia in ODIs.
  • 98 runs, Australia's chase total in 16.5 overs.
  • 6-10, Jacqueline Lord's previous record (1982).
  • 42, Beth Mooney's score in Australia's chase.
  • 38 not out, Georgia Voll's score in Australia's chase.
  • 7, King's total number of wickets taken in the match.
  • 16.5 overs, Australia's time taken to chase down 98 runs.
  • 5-match winning streak, South Africa's losing streak against Australia.

Sources:

  • AP cricket.
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