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Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

David Warner was left to fight a losing battle as his Sydney Thunder fell by 19 runs to the Sixers. (Steve Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

David Warner's Sydney Thunder solo mission has proved in vain, as the Sixers booked their spot in the Big Bash League finals win a 19-run win at the SCG.

Fresh off arriving at the ground by helicopter from his brother's wedding, Warner won his personal battle with long-time Test teammate Steve Smith but still tasted defeat in front of 41,027 fans on Friday night.

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