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Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: South Africa’s fast-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen said her side is aiming to be better in many little moments in a match when they face hosts Sri Lanka in the third game of the women’s ODI Tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

In their first Tri-series outing against India, South Africa lost by 15 runs in a chase of 277, despite a superb third ODI century by opening batter Tazmin Brits. In that game, Annerie had dismissed India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, before smashing three fours and a six in a career-best knock of 20-ball 30.

“I felt like we were in control for the majority of that game, and we probably lost in small little moments that swung the game away from us. One of the only things you can always control is your attitude and your energy.”