Australian leggie Alana King recorded the best bowling figures in the history of Women’s World Cup during the match against South Africa on Saturday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

She took seven wickets for 18 runs in seven overs to better New Zealand player Jackie Lord’s figures of 6/10 against India in the 1982 edition.

King became the fifth player in World Cup history to take six or more wickets in an innings — joining Lord, Glenys Page, Sophie Ecclestone, and Anya Shrubsole.

Best-ever bowling figures in Women’s ODI World Cup

Alana King (Australia) – 7/18 vs South Africa (2025)

Jackie Lord (New Zealand) – 6/10 vs India (1982)

– 6/20 vs Trinity & Tobago (1973)

Sophie Ecclestone (England) – 6/36 vs South Africa (2022)

Anya Shrubsole (England) – 6/46 vs India (2017)

Published on Oct 25, 2025