Flag Morris burst, centuries from Whiteman and Bancroft put Western Australia in commanding position.
South Australia lost their last five wickets for 21 runs on the second morning Sam Whiteman and Cameron Bancroft walk back after stumps, Western Australia vs South Australia, WACA, 2nd day, Sheffield Shield, November 12, 2022 Sam Whiteman and Cameron Bancroft walk back after stumps • Getty Images Western Australia 0 for 256 (Whiteman 131*, Bancroft 117) trail South Australia 299 (Hunt 71, McSweeney 67, Kelly 5-34, Morris 4-93) by 43 runs Sam Whiteman and Cameron Bancroft scored unbeaten centuries to put Western Australia in the box seat for their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the WACA Ground. On a dream day for Western Australia, Lance Morris woke from his slumber as the Warriors team claimed 5 for 21 to dismiss South Australia for 299. In reply, Whiteman (131*) and Bancroft (117*) put the Redbacks' attack to the sword as Western Australia finished day two at a commanding none for 256. The Redbacks resumed play on day two well placed at 5 for 276, but they lost their last five wickets cheaply to be all out for 299. Paceman Matthew Kelly finished with 5 for 34 off 27 overs to be Western Australia's best bowler, but it was Morris (4-93) who caused the bulk of the destruction on day two. South Australia lost three wickets for no run during a horror start to the day, with Morris the one who sparked the downfall. Kelly and Morris claimed one more wicket each to wrap up the innings, before Bancroft and Whiteman took the game away from the Redbacks
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