Sporting Life's Richard Mann joins James Buttler on the latest Cricket Badger Podcast to preview the Big Bash finals that begin on Friday.
James and Richard take a closer look at the five remaining teams in the competition, including Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers who finished first and second in the league table at the end of the regular season.
Alex Hales' excellent form for Sydney Thunder comes under focus as he tries to force his way back into England's white-ball plans, while Josh Philippe and Chris Lynn are also discussed with the race to be the top tournament runscorer really heating up.
Jhye Richardson currently leads the way for tournament wickets, and Richard makes the case for his inclusion in Australia's Test side as James ponders whether anyone can stop the Scorchers paceman winning this season's Big Bash Golden Arm.
Adelaide Strikers feature in Richard's best bets for the upcoming matches as the pair try to end the tournament on a high with some winning selections.
