Australia set up semifinal clash with India after Alana King special vs South Africa

Australia’s Alana King came up with a scintillating, record-breaking show against South Africa today in the Women’s ODI World CupWorld CupWorld Cup at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. Bowling first, Australia showcased a terrific performance to bowl out South Africa for a paltry total of 97. It was King who rattled the opposition batting order, scalping seven wickets in the fixture.

Women's ODI World Cup: Alana King claims record-breaking seven-fer against South Africa(AP)

King picked up seven wickets while conceding 18 runs in seven overs. With this, she registered the best bowling figures in the history of the Women’s World Cup. Not only that, the leg-spinner has now also scripted the record for the best bowling performance by an Australian in the women’s ODI, as reported by ESPN.

As per Fox Sports, at one stage, King had recorded 4-0 off her first 15 deliveries, having removed Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, and Chloe Tryon. After conceding three boundaries in her next five deliveries, King sent Sinalo Jafta, Masabata Klaas, and Nadine de Klerk back to the dressing room.