Overview
- South Africa were dismissed for 97, and Australia reached 98/3 in 16.5 overs to win by seven wickets with 199 balls to spare.
- King delivered the first seven-wicket haul in Women’s World Cup history and the best figures by an Australian in women’s ODIs.
- The semi-finals are set: Australia face India on October 30 in Navi Mumbai, and South Africa meet England in Guwahati.
- ESPN reported King completed her five-wicket haul in 21 balls, and she now has 13 wickets at about 12.92 after six games.
- Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath praised King’s impact as Australia halted South Africa’s five-match winning run.