Hogan's five skittles South Australia

Western Australia fast bowler Michael Hogan ripped through South Australia to skittle them for 93 at the WACA, after which the home side's batsmen performed impressively to take a commanding grip on the game.

South Australia had a terrible start after they chose to bat, losing Daniel Harris to Hogan before they had scored a run. That wicket was the start of a slide that did not stop, as only Tom Thornton, the other opener, made it past 20. South Africa were 4 for 71 at one stage and then they lost 4 for 6 and were eventually dismissed in 38 overs.

Hogan claimed 5 for 24 in 11 overs, and was well supported by Nathan Rimminton and Jason Behrendorff, who took two wickets each. Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi also had a terrific day, taking six catches.

Western Australia made a solid start to their first innings with their openers adding 70 before Marcus Harris was dismissed for 46 off 60 balls. Wes Robinson, who ended the day unbeaten on 71, then put on 113 for the second wicket with Craig Simmons, who was not out on 52, to consolidate the advantage. It was Robinson's sixth half-century in five games, while Simmons was playing his first first-class match since February 2009. Western Australia ended the day on 1 for 183, with a lead of 90 runs.