SA-W vs AUS-W: Australia Women chase South Africa’s second-lowest total in World Cup 2025

ISLAMABAD: Ruthless Australia Women sealed a commanding seven-wicket win over South Africa Women after chasing a 97-run target in the 26th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash of SA-W vs AUS-W held at Holkar Stadium on Saturday night.

Earlier in the day, skipper Tahlia McGrath’s top-ranked side dominated with the ball, bundling out South Africa for just 97 in 24 overs. It marked South Africa’s second-lowest total in the tournament, following their 69-run collapse against England Women in Guwahati earlier this month.

Australia Women Batting Line

Beth Mooney led the charge with a brisk 42 off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll remained unbeaten on 38 as Australia comfortably wrapped up the chase in 16.5 overs. South Africa’s 97-run total proved far from challenging against the composed Australian batting lineup.

Playing XI

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

South Africa Women Batting Line

South Africa’s innings faltered from the start as wickets kept tumbling. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt top-scored with 31 off 26 balls, hitting seven boundaries before being dismissed by Megan Schutt. Tazmin Brits managed only 6 runs, while Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Ayabonga Khaka fell for ducks.

Sinalo Jafta and Nadine de Klerk added brief resistance with 29 and 14 runs respectively, but the innings ended in disappointment. With the victory, Australia Women further solidified their top spot in the ICC rankings, asserting dominance once again in the SA-W vs AUS-W encounter.

Playing XI

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba.