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Justin Chadwick

Morris on fire, Redbacks crumble in Shield

Lance Morris took 4-93 for Western Australia to rip through South Australia in the Sheffield Shield. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Lance Morris has awoken from his slumber to help inspire a dream session for Western Australia in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the WACA Ground.

The Redbacks resumed play on day two well placed at 5-276, but they lost 5-21 to be all out for 299.

In reply, WA moved to 0-47 at lunch, with Sam Whiteman (25no) and Cameron Bancroft (21no) at the crease.

Paceman Matt Kelly finished with 5-34 off 27 overs to be WA's best bowler, but it was Morris (4-93) who caused the bulk of the destruction on Saturday.

Morris, who can bowl in excess of 150km/h, returned figures of 1-75 off 18 overs on Friday.

Matthew Kelly took 5-34 for Western Australia as South Australia were all out for 299 in the Shield. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

But he came out breathing fire on Saturday on the way to figures of 3-18 during the morning session.

South Australia lost 3-0 during a horror start to the day, with Morris the one who sparked the downfall.

Harry Nielsen (38) was the first to fall when his attempt to fend off a fierce Morris bouncer resulted in a catch to a diving Teague Wyllie at short leg.

Two balls later Nathan McSweeney (67) fell to Kelly, and Morris continued the destruction with the scalp of Ben Manenti for a duck.

Kelly and Morris claimed one more wicket each to wrap up the innings, and WA's dominant start to the day continued as Bancroft and Whiteman combined for an unbeaten 47-run stand.

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