South Australia’s bowlers launched a belated fightback, but the Redbacks still face an uphill battle in their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia at the WACA Ground.

In reply to the Redbacks’ 328, WA entered day three at a commanding 3-386, with Michael Klinger unbeaten on 176 against his old team.

But Klinger’s departure for 190 sparked a collapse of 6-55 as WA finished at 9-467, with tail-ender Ryan Duffield forced to retire hurt after being struck on his left thumb.

Duffield, who is a left-hander, has been sent off for scans to assess the injury.

Redbacks paceman Kane Richardson finished with figures of 3-92, while Gary Putland, Adam Zampa, and Joe Mennie chipped in with two wickets apiece.

The Redbacks moved to 1-34 in their second innings at tea on day three – still needing a further 105 runs to make WA bat again – with Callum Ferguson on 18 and Mark Cosgrove on 10.

Opener Kelvin Smith fell for six when he was caught at third slip off the bowling of Michael Hogan.

Klinger’s knock, which featured 19 fours and five sixes, helped WA set up a 139-run, first-innings lead.

WA skipper Adam Voges hit 101, while Shaun Marsh made 56.