Australia trounced over South Africa in the Match 26 of the Women's World Cup 2025 to march into the semi-finals by going unbeaten throughout the league phase of the tournament. The seven-wicket win with
199 deliveries to spare meant Australia topped the table with an emphatic net run rate of +2.102.
Alana King's seven-wicket haul (7/18 in 7 overs) spun a web around the Proteas batting line-up as they had absolutely no idea on how they should go about tackling her. They chased down the 98-run target in 16.5 overs to cruise through in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, October 25.
This win marked Australia's ninth win over South Africa in the Women's World Cup. South Africa have still not managed to defeat Australia in the mega event. The Aussies also extended their winning record to 15 consecutive matches, equalling their streak from 1997 to 2000.
List of matches between Australia and South Africa at the Women's World Cup:
| Edition | Winner | Margin |
| 2025 | Australia | 7 wickets |
| 2022 | Australia | 5 wickets |
| 2017 | Australia | 59 runs |
| 2013 | Australia | 3 wickets |
| 2009 | Australia | 61 runs |
| 2005 | Australia | 97 runs |
| 2000 | Australia | 9 wickets |
| 2000 | Australia | 9 wickets |
| 1997 | Australia | 10 wickets |
Most consecutive victories in the Women's World Cup:
| Team | Span | Wins |
| Australia | 2022-2025 | 15* |
| Australia | 1997-2000 | 15 |
| Australia | 1978-1982 | 12 |
| New Zealand | 1988-1993 | 11 |
| England | 1993-1997 | 10 |
*as of October 25, 2025
First-placed Australia will face co-hosts India in the second semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, October 30. The Australians have already defeated the Women in Blue during the round-robin stage. They registered a three-wicket win in Visakhapatnam on October 12 on the back of a 142-run knock by captain Alyssa Healy.
Healy, the full-time skipper missed Australia's clashes against England and South Africa due to a minor calf injury. Tahlia McGrath captained the side in Healy's absence. The team management will be hoping Healy regains fitness and takes on the charge against the Harmanpreet Kaur & Co.
