Managed to extract some spin and I’m pleased with that, says Alana King on record spell of 7-18

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:46 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King was delighted to extract some spin from the pitch after delivering a sensational spell of 7 for 18 to dismantle South Africa for 97 all out in the Women’s World Cup clash at Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. She became the first woman cricketer to claim a seven-wicket haul in the 50-over quadrennial tournament.

Women's World Cup: Alana King's magical seven-fer wraps South Africa for 97

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:35 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Spinner Alana King's magical spell of 7-18 resulted in South Africa slumping to 97 all out in 24 overs against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Alana became the first bowler in the history of the Women’s ODI World Cup to scalp seven wickets in a match.