South Australia look likely to hang on for a final-round draw against Western Australia in Glenelg, but the Redbacks will still finish last on the Sheffield Shield ladder.
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South Australia are 4-227 at tea on Saturday's last day, still 298 runs away from a massive victory target of 525.
South Australia's top order fired on day four, in contrast to the first innings when they were bowled out for 201.
After resuming at 1-7, Jake Weatherald scored 62 and captain Travis Head added a quickfire 47 off 59 balls as the runs flowed at Gliderol Stadium.
Callum Ferguson has anchored the innings, and remains at the crease having scored a watchful 98 not out.
Western Australia scored runs freely in their second innings, before declaring at 7-370 just before stumps on day three.
Finalists for the past two seasons, South Australia need to win the match to jump past Western Australia into fifth and avoid the wooden spoon.
Australian Associated Press