Toronto Sixers clinch Canada Super 60 double, beat Vancouver Anchors by 5 wickets

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Toronto Sixers clinch Canada Super 60 double, beat Vancouver Anchors by 5 wickets

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Toronto Sixers didn't just win a cricket final — they swept an entire season. By defeating Vancouver Anchors off the last ball at BC Place, Kieron Pollard's side completed a rare men's and women's double in Canada Super 60 Season 2, with Nicholas Pooran's 67 off 23 balls and Obus Pienaar's 82 off 21 balls making this one of the most explosive franchise cricket finals ever played on Canadian soil.

Key Takeaways

Toronto Sixers defeated Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in the Canada Super 60 Season 2 men's final at BC Place on 5 October 2026 .
The win gave Toronto a historic double — both the men's and women's titles in Season 2.
Obus Pienaar scored an unbeaten 82 off 21 balls and Moeen Ali added 45 off 18 balls to power Vancouver to 164/3 .
Nicholas Pooran smashed 67 off 23 balls (SR 291.30) to steer Toronto's successful chase of 168/5 .
Pooran was named Player of the Tournament with 207 runs and 2 wickets across the competition.
Toronto had beaten league leaders Mississauga Masters by nine runs in the semi-final to reach the final.

Toronto Sixers completed a stunning double in Canada Super 60 Season 2, defeating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in a high-voltage men's final at BC Place, Vancouver on Tuesday, 5 October 2026. The victory, sealed off the final delivery, added the men's championship to the women's title the Sixers had already claimed earlier in the tournament — making it a clean sweep for the Toronto franchise.

Vancouver's Power-Packed Total

Vancouver Anchors, co-owned by former India pacer Zaheer Khan, were sent in to bat and posted a daunting 164/3 off their allotted overs at a run rate of 16.40. The innings was built on the back of two outstanding knocks after early setbacks. Aneurin Donald managed 17 off nine balls before departing, while Martin Andersson fell for a duck — leaving Vancouver in a spot of bother.

What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. Obus Pienaar produced a breathtaking unbeaten 82 off just 21 balls, laced with two fours and 12 sixes. Captain Moeen Ali provided equally explosive support with 45 off 18 balls, including two fours and five sixes. The pair combined for 21 boundaries as they wrestled the momentum firmly back to Vancouver's side.

Pooran Powers Toronto's Chase

Toronto's response was headlined by Nicholas Pooran, whose 67 off 23 balls at a staggering strike rate of 291.30 — featuring two fours and nine sixes — all but dismantled Vancouver's bowling attack. The West Indies batter kept Toronto well ahead of the required rate and set the platform for the finish.

Will Smeed chipped in with 16 off seven balls before Lewis Gregory removed him, yet Toronto never relinquished control. Skipper Kieron Pollard then weighed in with a captain's 35 off 13 balls, before Daniel Sams sealed the deal with an unbeaten 25 off nine balls, including three sixes. Toronto crossed the line on the final delivery, finishing at 168/5 to claim the title by five wickets.

Pooran Named Player of the Tournament

Pooran's influence extended well beyond the final. He was named Player of the Tournament after aggregating 207 runs and two wickets across the competition — numbers that underline why he remains one of the most destructive T20 batters in the world at present.

Road to the Final

Toronto's path to the decider was equally impressive. In the first semi-final, they eliminated league leaders Mississauga Masters by nine runs — a result that ended Mississauga's unbeaten run through the league phase. Vancouver, meanwhile, secured their final berth with a commanding six-wicket win over Brampton Blitz in the second semi-final.

The result caps a landmark Season 2 for the Toronto Sixers franchise, which now holds both the men's and women's Canada Super 60 crowns — the first team to complete such a double in the tournament's history. Attention will now turn to what Season 3 holds and whether franchise cricket can continue building on Canada's growing reputation as a competitive T20 market.

Point of View

But the bigger story is what Pooran and Pollard signal for the league's commercial ambitions. Franchise cricket in Canada is still finding its audience, and marquee names alone will not sustain it — what the tournament needs is consistent broadcast reach and grassroots depth. Vancouver co-owner Zaheer Khan's involvement adds Indian cricket credibility, but the final score suggests the Anchors' batting depth beyond Pienaar and Moeen Ali remains thin. Toronto's clean sweep is impressive; the question for Season 3 is whether the competitive gap between franchises narrows enough to generate genuine rivalry.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Canada Super 60 Season 2 men's final?
Toronto Sixers won the Canada Super 60 Season 2 men's final, defeating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets at BC Place in Vancouver on 5 October 2026. The Sixers reached 168/5 off the final ball to seal the championship.
What was Nicholas Pooran's performance in the Canada Super 60 final?
Nicholas Pooran scored 67 off just 23 balls at a strike rate of 291.30, hitting two fours and nine sixes to anchor Toronto's chase. He was also named Player of the Tournament after scoring 207 runs and taking two wickets across Canada Super 60 Season 2.
How did Obus Pienaar perform in the final for Vancouver?
Obus Pienaar scored an unbeaten 82 off 21 balls for Vancouver Anchors, including two fours and 12 sixes. His innings, combined with Moeen Ali's 45 off 18 balls, lifted Vancouver to a total of 164/3.
What is the Canada Super 60 double that Toronto Sixers completed?
Toronto Sixers won both the men's and women's championships in Canada Super 60 Season 2, making them the first franchise to complete such a sweep in the tournament's history. The women's side had secured their title earlier in the tournament before the men's team followed suit in the final.
Who is co-owner of the Vancouver Anchors?
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan is a co-owner of the Vancouver Anchors franchise in the Canada Super 60 league. Despite star performances from Obus Pienaar and captain Moeen Ali, the Anchors fell short by five wickets in the Season 2 final.
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