Canada Super 60 Day 3: Raza, Pooran, Moeen Ali fire as three teams win
Synopsis
Three global T10 stars — Sikandar Raza, Nicholas Pooran, and Moeen Ali — dominated Day 3 of Canada Super 60 Season 2 at BC Place with rapid-fire knocks that settled all three men's matches. The standout was Pooran's 40 off 16 at a strike rate of 250, while Raza's 24-ball fifty in a two-run thriller underlined why Mississauga Masters are the tournament's most complete side so far.
Key Takeaways
Mississauga Masters edged Montreal Royal Tigers by two runs — the day's closest men's contest — with Sikandar Raza hitting 50 off 24 balls ; Masters remain unbeaten after two men's matches .
Toronto Sixers chased down White Rock Warriors' 128/6 in 9.3 overs , driven by Nicholas Pooran's 40 off 16 at a strike rate of 250 .
Vancouver Anchors bowled Brampton Blitz out for 84/9 and chased 85 in 8.4 overs ; Moeen Ali hit an unbeaten 37 off 18 , and Lewis Gregory took 4/13 from two overs.
Vancouver Warriors Women beat Vancouver Anchors Women by eight wickets ; Fatima Sana Khan scored 49 off 31 for Anchors Women and Sophie Reid hit an unbeaten 37 off 16 for Warriors.
All Day 3 fixtures were played at BC Place, Vancouver on 2 October .
Sikandar Raza, Nicholas Pooran, and Moeen Ali delivered match-defining performances on Day 3 of Canada Super 60 Season 2 on 2 October, as Mississauga Masters, Toronto Sixers, and Vancouver Anchors all secured victories at BC Place, Vancouver. The triple-header showcased explosive batting across all three men's contests, with a women's fixture also completing a busy day of T10 cricket.
Vancouver Anchors Seal Opener Against Brampton Blitz
The Vancouver Anchors were the first men's team into action, dismissing Brampton Blitz for 84/9 before completing the chase at 90/4 in just 8.4 overs. Moeen Ali anchored the run-chase with an unbeaten 37 off 18 balls, striking one four and four sixes at a strike rate of 205.56. Obus Pienaar chipped in with 22 off 13 balls, as Vancouver knocked off the target with eight balls to spare.
The platform was set by a disciplined bowling display. Lewis Gregory returned figures of 4/13 from just two overs, while Martin Andersson and Akhil Kumar took two wickets apiece to bundle Brampton out cheaply.
Toronto Sixers Chase Down White Rock Warriors in 9.3 Overs
The second men's match saw Toronto Sixers overhaul White Rock Warriors' total of 128/6 with three balls remaining, winning by five wickets. Aryan Sidhu had top-scored for White Rock with 40 off 16 balls including five sixes, while Dominic Drakes finished unbeaten on a blistering 38 off 10 deliveries — six of his scoring shots clearing the boundary.
Nicholas Pooran powered Toronto's response with 40 off 16 balls, striking five sixes at a strike rate of 250. Kieron Pollard added a swift 22 off nine, and Daniel Sams closed the chase with an unbeaten 27 off 10, including four sixes. Sams also contributed with the ball, taking 2/26, as Toronto reached 129/5 in 9.3 overs.
Raza's 50 Off 24 Balls Seals Tight Win for Mississauga Masters
The day's closest men's contest featured Mississauga Masters edging Montreal Royal Tigers by just two runs. Sikandar Raza hit his fifty off just 24 balls as Mississauga posted 125/2 — a total that Montreal came agonisingly close to overhauling, finishing on 123/4. The result keeps Mississauga unbeaten through their first two men's matches of the league phase.
Women's Match: Vancouver Warriors Cruise to Eight-Wicket Win
Earlier in the day, Vancouver Warriors Women beat Vancouver Anchors Women by eight wickets. The Anchors Women posted 81/4 in 10 overs, with Fatima Sana Khan top-scoring on 49 off 31 balls — an innings laced with five fours and three sixes. Sophie Reid then led the Warriors' chase with an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls, supported by Marizanne Kapp's unbeaten 14 off 7, as Warriors reached 82/2 in 7.4 overs.
Standings and What Comes Next
Following Day 3 results, Mississauga Masters remain one of the tournament's unbeaten sides in the men's draw. All three winning teams confirmed their Day 3 fixtures were held as scheduled at BC Place. With the league phase progressing, the competition for playoff spots is set to intensify across both the men's and women's draws in the coming days.
Point of View
With Pooran, Moeen Ali, Raza, Pollard, Kapp, and Gregory all appearing in the same day's schedule. The tournament's value, however, will ultimately depend on whether it builds a consistent domestic audience and broadcast infrastructure — two areas where newer franchise leagues have historically struggled to gain traction outside their home markets. The two-run finish between Mississauga and Montreal suggests the competition is tighter than marquee names alone would indicate, which is a healthy sign for the league's long-term credibility.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Day 3 of Canada Super 60 Season 2?
On Day 3 at BC Place, Vancouver, Mississauga Masters, Toronto Sixers, and Vancouver Anchors all won their men's matches, while Vancouver Warriors Women beat Vancouver Anchors Women by eight wickets. Standout performers included Sikandar Raza, Nicholas Pooran, and Moeen Ali.
How did Sikandar Raza perform in the Canada Super 60?
Sikandar Raza hit 50 off just 24 balls for Mississauga Masters, who posted 125/2 and beat Montreal Royal Tigers by two runs. It was the key attacking contribution in the day's closest men's contest.
What were Nicholas Pooran's stats for Toronto Sixers?
Nicholas Pooran struck 40 off 16 balls at a strike rate of 250, hitting five sixes, as Toronto Sixers chased down White Rock Warriors' 128/6 in 9.3 overs to win by five wickets.
How did Moeen Ali help Vancouver Anchors win?
Moeen Ali hit an unbeaten 37 off 18 balls at a strike rate of 205.56 to steer Vancouver Anchors to 90/4 in 8.4 overs, chasing 85 against Brampton Blitz. Lewis Gregory's 4/13 in the bowling innings had earlier dismissed Blitz for 84/9.
What happened in the women's match at Canada Super 60 Day 3?
Vancouver Warriors Women beat Vancouver Anchors Women by eight wickets. Fatima Sana Khan top-scored for Anchors Women with 49 off 31 balls, but Sophie Reid's unbeaten 37 off 16 and Marizanne Kapp's unbeaten 14 off 7 guided Warriors to 82/2 in 7.4 overs.
