Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Australia Dominates South Africa, Advances to Semi-Finals
In a Women's World Cup match, Australia's Alana King took an impressive seven wickets, helping bowl out South Africa for a low score of 97 runs.
Australia then easily chased the score with Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll contributing.
Australia will now play India in the semi-finals on October 30.
Separately, two Australian players were molested in Indore, prompting a response from the BCCI, who called it an isolated incident.
The accused has been arrested.
Australia defeated South Africa by 7 wickets.
Alana King took a record 7 wickets for Australia.
South Africa scored 97 runs.
Two Australian players were molested in Indore.
BCCI responded to the incident, calling it isolated and promised review of safety
- Who
- Australia and South Africa women's cricket teams, Indian authorities
- What
- Women's Cricket World Cup match and an incident of molestation
- When
- October 25 (match), October 23 (incident), October 30 (semi-final)
- Where
- Indore, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To compete in the Women's Cricket World Cup
Safety Concerns
BCCI Response
Seriousness of the incident
Safety Concerns
The incident highlights serious security concerns for athletes in India.
BCCI Response
The BCCI views the incident as isolated and rare, stressing India's hospitality.
- Match Result
- Australia won by 7 wickets
- South Africa Score
- 97 all out
- Alana King's Wickets
- 7-18, a World Cup record
- Semi-Final Matchup
- Australia vs. India
- Semi-Final Date
- October 30
- Venue
- Navi Mumbai, DY Patil Stadium
- Incident Location
- Indore, India
- Incident Details
- Two Australian players were molested
Sources
Australia vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS, Women's World Cup 2025: AUS Crush SA, To Face India In Semi-Final
Women's World Cup 2025: Australia beat South Africa by seven wickets, set to face India in semis
Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18
Alana King's magic seals India-Australia semifinal
India vs Australia ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: Date, Time, Venue, H2H - All You Need To Know
Alana King takes a record 7-18 at Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia routs South Africa
