Aneurin Donald
Aaron Johnson
Martin Andersson
Moeen Ali✱
Obus Pienaar✱
Imad Wasim
Tajinder Johal
Shadley van Schalkwyk
Daniel Sams
Abdul Toppin
Will Smeed
Nicholas Pooran
Andries Gous
Kieron Pollard
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Ben Sanderson
Lewis Gregory
Akhil Kumar
Chris Jordan
Nicholas Pooran's 67 off just 23 deliveries turned the tide in a pulsating Canada Super 60 League 2026 clash, as the Toronto Sixers squeaked past the Vancouver Anchors by four runs at BC Place on a crisp Monday morning.
Match Summary
The toss was won by the Toronto Sixers, who elected to bowl first under mostly clear skies with a slight chill of 12.4 °C. Vancouver posted a respectable 164‑3 in their allotted ten overs, thanks to quick starts from the top order and a late surge by the middle‑order. Imad Wasim was the pick of the bowlers for the home side, delivering a tidy 2‑for‑16 in just two overs.
Chasing a target of 165, the Sixers began cautiously but soon found their rhythm. Pooran's on‑fire 67 from 23 balls, packed with sixes and fours, anchored the chase. Supporting knocks from the lower order kept the run‑rate ticking, and despite a late flurry of wickets, Toronto posted 168‑5, clinching a four‑run victory.
Key Performances
Nicholas Pooran (Toronto Sixers) – 67 runs off 23 balls, strike rate 291.30. His innings featured 8 fours and 5 sixes, and he was instrumental in keeping the required run‑rate under control.
Ben Sanderson (Toronto Sixers) – 2‑for‑29 in 2 overs. Sanderson’s disciplined line gave the Anchors a few early wickets but could not contain the run‑flow in the death overs.
Lewis Gregory (Toronto Sixers) – 1‑for‑23 in 2 overs, while Martin Andersson added 1‑for‑30 in his two overs, both contributing crucial breakthroughs.
Imad Wasim (Vancouver Anchors) – 2‑for‑16 in 2 overs, the most economical spell of the match, limiting Toronto’s early surge.
Turning Points
The match swung dramatically at the 6‑over mark of the chase. Toronto were 78‑2, needing 87 runs from 24 balls. Pooran’s explosive 30‑run over, which included three consecutive sixes, shifted momentum. A brief wobble came when the Sixers lost two quick wickets at 112‑4, but Pooran’s calm finish, coupled with a vital partnership with the all‑rounder, steadied the ship.
For Vancouver, the missed opportunity came in the final two overs. A well‑timed boundary by Pooran brought the required rate down, but a couple of dot balls and a mis‑field allowed Toronto to edge past the target.
Series Implications
This win marks Toronto Sixers' first triumph over Vancouver Anchors in the Canada Super 60 League 2026, narrowing the head‑to‑head gap to 1‑2. The Sixers now sit second on the points table, just behind the league leaders, and the momentum from Pooran’s heroics could prove decisive in the upcoming fixtures.
Vancouver, despite the loss, remain confident. Their bowlers, especially Imad Wasim, showed that they can restrict even the most aggressive T10 line‑ups. The Anchors will look to bounce back in their next match, aiming to improve their fielding standards under the 45 % rain threat forecast for the weekend.
Cricket fans searching for the Vancouver Anchors T10 score or the latest Toronto Sixers cricket today will find this match a textbook example of how a single explosive innings can decide a T10 showdown. Stay tuned for live updates on the Canada Super 60 League 2026 live score board as the tournament reaches its climax.