Nathan McSweeney

The lack of T20Is after the World Cup played a key part in shaping the list while Jhye Richardson still has the selectors' backing

With the regular season concluded, ESPNcricinfo picks an XI from the standout performers. Argue away

The outstanding McSweeney was able to add was able to add 76 for the last two wickets

McSweeney faced more than 400 balls across the match as the home side came up just short of a vital win

South Australia had been well-placed before a middle-order wobble but Ben Manenti ensured against a full collapse

The Australia keeper equalled the world record and set an Australia List A record with eight catches while Buckingham took 6 for 41

Strikers' barnstorming run came to an end with Heat quick Spencer Johnson starring with three early wickets

The Gold Coast will host finals because of next week's Brisbane Test, but the home side remain confident

Selection chair George Bailey said there was no connection between Bancroft's absence and Sandpapergate

Plenty of allrounders, two spinners already capped at the top level and some young batters just starting out

Australia's selectors name a strong XI for the tour match on December 6 with Brisbane Heat losing four players for two BBL games

The visitors declared at tea on the second day in a game hit by rain but could only claim one wicket

McAndrew's maiden 10-wicket haul and McSweeney's scores of 64 and 100 helped South Australia to a 186-run win

McSweeney made a stunning 100 and McAndrew took four wickets to put South Australia on the brink of victory over NSW in Adelaide

Moises Henriques chipped in with two wickets while Jake Fraser-McGurk sparkled briefly

The home side were set a target of 365 after Spencer Johnson and Wes Agar claimed four wickets apiece

Western Australia still need 329 on the final day after Nathan McSweeney's second-innings hundred

Heat's accurate bowling and sharp fielding creates stirring upset victory against Sixers

Brisbane Heat will also be missing Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw for the Challenger final at the SCG