Maybe the declaration won’t be required after all. Ecclestone beats McGrath in flight but the allrounder follows through with the shot, only to chip a *simple* catch to mid-on. Thankfully, Lauren Bell does make it look simple, and Australia are six down.

124th over: Australia 431-5 (Mooney 103, McGrath 12) Now that Mooney has ticked off her century, attention turns to Australia’s declaration. For the time being batting is circumspect with this pair happy to see of Filer from the crease. The England seamer has started promisingly, but erring slightly on the short side.

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