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Brisbane Heat chairman Ian Healy has revealed the team believe the Sydney Sixers doctored the pitch for their semi-final clash at the SCG on Thursday night in order to favour the home side.
The cricket legend made the startling statement after the Heat stormed to an underdog win courtesy of a stellar bowling and fielding effort to open the match, followed by Micahel Neser's batting masterclass.
The Sixers were restricted to 9-119 on a substandard wicket that was widely criticised and hugely favoured spin bowlers.
'The didn't like the wicket, neither team liked the wicket,' Healy told SEN radio.
Heat stars Michael Neser (second from left) and James Bazley celebrate their team's stunning win, which will go down as one of the great Big Bash upsets
Despite playing on a track that allegedly suited them, the Sixers struggled mightily in their innings and could only manage 9-119 (Steve O'Keefe, pictured)
'Brisbane's attitude is Sydney made that wicket on purpose.'
The former wicketkeeper then explained
