Charley Hull surged into contention at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh, sitting three shots off the lead after a second consecutive 67. South Korea's Hye-Jin Choi and Japan's Rio Takeda share the lead at 15-under-par heading into Sunday's final round, with seven players within striking distance.

Mimi Rhodes, who held a one-shot advantage after 36 holes, tumbled to 13th after a disappointing 72 that included dropped shots at the 5th, 13th, and 15th holes. The 2024 LET Rookie of the Year now trails by four strokes despite her strong start. Casandra Alexander of South Africa sits third at 14-under after a 68, while Hull chases her first Ladies European Tour victory since 2024.

The leaderboard features a crowded battle at the top, with Alison Lee, Shannon Tan, Carlota Ciganda, and Japanese trio Akie Iwai, Chizzy Iwai, and Nasa Hataoka all tied for fourth at 13-under. With the top 10 players separated by just two shots, the final round promises intense competition. Live coverage continues on Sky Sports Golf from 9:30am Saturday as players vie for the season-opening title.