Nathan McSweeney has scored his first Sheffield Shield century for South Australia, giving his team hope for a win against Western Australia.
McSweeney's 103, along with Henry Hunt's 84, helped South Australia reach 4-297 at stumps on day three, leading Western Australia by 205 runs.
McSweeney was thrown into the deep end and asked to move up and open against India last summer
After being dropped from the Test side in December, McSweeney has been working to regain his form, and this century marks a significant milestone in his journey.
South Australia will look to set a fourth-innings target at the WACA on Friday, with McSweeney's ton providing a much-needed boost to their chances.
Author's summary: McSweeney hits first century since last summer.