Alana King Sets Women's World Cup Record With 7-Wicket Haul in Australia's Dominant Win Over South Africa

Alana King delivered a historic bowling performance at the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup, taking a record-breaking 7 wickets for 18 runs to help Australia bowl out South Africa for just 97 runs. Her figures surpassed the previous Women's World Cup record of 6/10 set by Jackie Lord in 1982, marking the first seven-wicket haul in Women's World Cup history and the best-ever by an Australian woman in ODIs. King's spell was characterized by sharp leg-breaks and subtle variations that dismantled the South African batting lineup, including key wickets of top players like Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, and Marizanne Kapp. This dominant bowling display significantly impacted the tournament's knockout stage, boosting Australia's position and psychological advantage. King credited her success to her coaches and the pitch conditions, emphasizing her goal of putting Australia in a strong position. The performance highlights King's ongoing excellence against South Africa, where she has taken 15 wickets in five innings at an impressive average and strike rate.