Khalid Kail
Unmukt Chand
Alistair Orr
Azam Khan
Vijay Shankar
Aditya Varadarajan
Dominic Drakes
Sukhjinder Singh
Tajinder Johal
Harsh Thaker
Nicholson Gordon
Kadeem Alleyne
Andre Fletcher✱
Nauman Anwar
Aryan Sidhu✱
Wayne Parnell
Zahid Shirzad
Rafiullah
Fabian Allen
Junaid Siddiqui
In a nail‑biting finish under a sweltering 31.4 °C sky at Arnos Vale Stadium, Montreal Warriors edged past Mississauga Skyhawks by just two runs, thanks to Andre Fletcher’s explosive 97‑run innings that turned the match on its head.
Match Summary
The Global T20 Canada 2026 showdown between Mississauga Skyhawks and Montreal Warriors on Saturday, 24 October, promised fireworks. After winning the toss, the Warriors elected to bowl, hoping to chase down the Skyhawks’ target on a pitch that stayed true despite a 61% rain threat. Mississauga posted a respectable 141‑6 in their full 20 overs, anchored by Unmukt Chand’s quick‑fire 59 off 48 balls. Tajinder Johal kept the run‑rate in check with a tidy 1/15 from a single over.
Chasing 142, Montreal’s innings seemed steady until the 14th over when a sudden lapse allowed Mississauga to pull within a whisker. However, Fletcher’s masterclass – 97 runs off 59 deliveries, peppered with 10 fours and a towering six – propelled the Warriors to 146‑2 in just 18 overs, sealing a two‑run triumph.
Key Performances
Andre Fletcher (Montreal Warriors) – 97 runs off 59 balls (10 fours, 1 six). His strike‑rate of 164.40 kept the scoreboard ticking and gave the Warriors the momentum they needed in the final overs.
Unmukt Chand (Mississauga Skyhawks) – 59 runs off 48 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes). Chand’s aggressive start set a solid platform, but the lack of support from the middle order limited the Skyhawks.
Tajinder Johal (Mississauga Skyhawks) – 1/15 in 1 over. A short but effective spell that helped curb the Warriors’ early surge.
Zahid Shirzad (Montreal Warriors) – 1/43 in 3 overs. While expensive, his early wicket gave the Skyhawks a brief respite.
Turning Points
The match turned on three pivotal moments. First, Chand’s early boundary blitz gave Mississauga a competitive total, but a crucial wicket at 78/3 slowed their momentum. Second, the Warriors’ decision to target the lower order with aggressive field placements forced a mis‑hit from the Skyhawks, resulting in a vital run‑out at 122/5. Finally, Fletcher’s partnership with the number‑three batsman in the 15th over added 45 runs in just three overs, erasing the Skyhawks’ hopes and pushing Montreal past the finish line.
Series Implications
With this win, Montreal Warriors improve to 2‑0 in the Global T20 Canada 2026 series, while Mississauga Skyhawks remain winless in their two encounters against the Warriors. The victory not only boosts Montreal’s confidence heading into the next fixture but also underscores the importance of finishing power in T20 cricket. For Mississauga, the loss highlights a need to deepen their batting depth beyond Chand and to tighten their death‑over bowling.
Fans searching for the Mississauga Skyhawks T20 score or the latest Montreal Warriors cricket today will find the full Global T20 Canada 2026 live score updates on the tournament’s official site. The weather, mostly cloudy with high humidity, played a subtle role, but the players proved that skill can outshine any drizzle threat.