Women's World Cup, Alana King helps Australia beat SA: Stats
What's the story
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Australia's Alana King set a new record for the best-ever figures for Australia in Women's ODIs and the best in Women's World Cup history. Her incredible performance helped Australia bowl out South Africa for 97 runs in their final league game at the Women's World Cup. Chasing 98 runs to win, the Aussies won the contest by 7 wickets.
Match breakdown
South Africa collapse after Wolvaardt's dismissal
Asked to bat first in overcast and humid conditions, South Africa got off to a good start with captain Laura Wolvaardt scoring 31 off 26 balls. However, after her dismissal by Megan Schutt in the seventh over, the team fell apart. From a promising 42 for 2 at the end of powerplay overs, they were reduced to 43 for four after King's first over and then 60 for six midway through her third over.
Bowling brilliance
King continues her rampage, taking crucial wickets
Despite a few resistance knocks from Nadine de Klerk and Sinalo Jafta, King continued her rampage. She dismissed Jafta for 29 off 17 balls in her fourth over and uprooted Masabata Klaas's off stump in her fifth. This left South Africa reeling at 88 for eight before they were bowled out for a paltry 97 runs.
Match impact
King's record-breaking spell
King's seven-wicket haul came in just 7 overs, with two of those being maidens. She didn't concede a single run in her first 15 balls, showcasing her control over flight and turn on a pitch that offered grip from early on. Her performance helped Australia confirm their top spot in the group stage and set up a semi-final clash against India on Thursday.
Records
Best World Cup figures; best performance as an Aussie (WODIs)
As mentioned, King's 7/18 is now the best figures by a bowler in ICC Women's World Cup history. The previous best record was held by Jacqueline Lord of New Zealand, who picked 6/10 against India for New Zealand in 1982. King has also registered the best figures by an Aussie Women bowler in ODIs. She broke the previous best record of Ellyse Perry, who managed 7/22 against England in 2019, as per ESPNcricinfo.
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King gets to 72 WODI scalps
With this effort, King has raced to 72 WODI wickets from 42 matches at 18.30. This was her 2nd five-wicket haul. She also owns two four-fers.
Chase
Australia complete an easy chase
Australia scored 98/3 in only 16.3 overs. Georgia Voll, who played her 2nd game in succession for the injured Alyssa Healy, managed an unbeaten knock of 38. Her knock had 7 fours. Meanwhile, Beth Mooney managed 42 runs. She hit six fours in her knock from 41 balls. For South Africa, Marizanne Kapp claimed 1/11 from 4 overs. Masabata Klaas and Nadine de Klerk were the other wicket-takers.
Information
Mooney is closing in on 3,000 WODI runs
Playing her 91st WODI (83 innings), Mooney has raced to 2,973 runs at 48.73. She owns 5 tons and 19 fifties. In 23 Women's World Cup games, she has amassed 749 runs at 46.81.
Records
Key numbers as Australia thump SA-W
Australia Women have won all nine matches against South Africa in ICC World Cups. Overall, they own a win-loss record of 17-1 from 18 meetings in Women's ODIs. South Africa saw their five-match winning streak in Women's World Cups comes to an end. They finished the league stage with five wins and two defeats.