Strikers win, and they move on to 28 points while being No. 4 on the table with all their matches done, qualifying for the knockout stages in the process. But exactly which five teams make it to the next stage remains to be seen, and so keep hanging around as the action between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers begins in Melbourne. But thanks for your company here, as Thilak, Srivathsa, and me, Himanshu, bid goodbye!

"English players seem to do quite well in Australia… But, of course, only when they aren't actually playing for England" --- Therein lies their secret to doing well in Australia, Ted.

Here's the man of the moment Cockbain: "Nice to get some off the middle. The wicket is pretty good. I was playing club cricket in Melbourne... [before I came here to play]. It has been a bit of a whirlwind to be honest. We have got a bit of momentum. I know players just from watching, not really playing. I am stil learning."

7.33pm A crushing batting display, and that is it. They restricted Sixers to 160, and Renshaw and Cockbain ensured the target was mopped up with ease. Both looked fearless from the outset, going for their shots knowing fully well what a win - not least the Bash Boost point - meant. Excellent job by Fawad and Siddle with the ball, and some brilliant batting seals the deal for Strikers.

And the wait continues...

Christian from over the wicket

Peter Llewellyn: "As a Scorchers fan, thanks to the Strikers - you've reduced my anxiety!"

John: "Still can't believe Sixers didn't bring Pope in for Bird or Dwarshuis. Saw what Fawad was doing and game was to early for due to change the pitch. Plus they have Christian and Henriques to bowl pace if needed"

Barry: "Full credit to the strikers for the turn around this year. They honestly didn't look like winning another game a few weeks ago."