Charani continues after the drinks break. Laura drives elegantly down to long-off for a single. Dercksen defends a couple of deliveries, then nudges one towards extra cover for another run. Laura is beaten outside off on the last ball - a tight, tidy over from the youngster. Just 2 runs off it, and after 33 overs, South Africa are 175 for 5.
Renuka Thakur returns to the attack, looking to break this partnership. Both Dercksen and Laura pick up singles early in the over, rotating strike well. South Africa manage five runs from it, and after 34 overs, they move to 180 for 5 - needing 119 from 96 balls.
Charani continues, keeping things under control. Dercksen steals a quick single, diving full stretch to make her ground. The batters keep chipping away with a few more singles, but the required rate keeps climbing. Four runs from the over - after 35 overs, South Africa are 183 for 5, needing 116 from the last 90 balls.
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