With the business end of the season hotting up and the race for the top four spaces still to be decided it was imperative that both sides won to keep their destiny in their own hands. The Sixers needed a win to help them to secure top position over their city rivals Sydney Thunder, whereas the Adelaide Strikers were looking to secure the third spot, a bizarre set of circumstances could see them finish outside the top four. It would require the Brisbane Heat to beat the Thunder convincingly. The Strikers chose to bat first, with their opening pair of…