The highly anticipated opener of the Canada Women Super 60, 2025 will see the Vancouver Thunderbirds Women take on the Toronto Sixers Women at the iconic BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. This T10 format match promises fast-paced and thrilling cricket between two competitive teams eager to make a strong start to the tournament. Both teams boast experienced international and domestic players, setting the stage for an intense contest as they battle for early supremacy in the 3-match series.
Squads:
Toronto Sixers Women’s Cricket Team
Habeeba Bader, Kainat Qazi, Roya Samim, Sterre Kalis, Terisha Lavia, Amarpal Kaur, Deandra Dottin, Krima Kapadia, Xara Jetly, Sindhu Sriharsha, Najiba Samim, Saachi Dhadwal, Zeel Patel
Vancouver Thunderbirds Women’s Cricket Team
Firooza Afghan, Friba Hotak, Tooba Sarwari, Vandana Mahajan, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Indomatie Goordial, Isani Vaghela, Rabbjyot Rajput, Ailsa Lister, Belinda Williams, Saee Purandare, Achini Perera, Tiffany Thorpe
Players to watch out:
Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin is a powerful West Indies batting all-rounder known for her explosive hitting and useful fast bowling. In 138 WT20Is, she has scored 3004 runs, including 2 centuries and 14 fifties, with the highest score of unbeaten112. As a bowler, she took 71 wickets in 73 innings with an average of 18.95 and a strike rate of 17.5. Dottin remains a key player for the West Indies and the Toronto Sixers Women. Her aggressive style impacts match both with bat and ball consistently.
Sterre Kalis
Sterre Kalis is a Dutch batting all-rounder with a solid T20 international record. In 48 WT20Is, she has scored 1500 runs at a strike rate of 104.24, including 9 fifties and 1 century, with a top score of 126 not out. Though primarily a batter, Kalis has bowled occasionally, picking 4 wickets with an economical rate of 5.00. She is known for her consistency and ability to anchor innings for the Netherlands while contributing in the field. Kalis’s skill set makes her a valuable all-round contributor in WT20Is and the Toronto Sixers Women.
Ailsa Lister
In T20 Internationals, Scotland’s wicketkeeper-batter Ailsa Lister has played 38 matches, featuring in 32 innings and scoring 530 runs at an average of 18.27 and a strike rate of 129.58. Her highest score of 68 not out highlights her ability to anchor the innings while maintaining an attacking approach. Across her WT20I career, she has struck 65 fours and 10 sixes, along with 4 half-centuries to her name. Behind the stumps, Lister has also contributed efficiently with 9 catches and 1 stumping, showcasing her dual impact.
Pitch:
The pitch at BC Place is a temporary drop-in hybrid wicket installed over the stadium’s artificial turf for events like the Canada Super 60 tournament. It meets Cricket Canada standards and allows competitive indoor cricket under the retractable roof. This setup offers a rain-free, climate-controlled environment, making BC Place a pioneering indoor cricket venue in North America.
Weather:
Vancouver can expect periods of rain throughout the day, making it quite wet. Temperatures will be around 10°C (51°F) with high humidity and a light northwest wind at about 3 mph. Cloud cover will be complete, so it will likely feel damp and overcast.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Habeeba Bader, Roya Samim, Sterre Kalis, Terisha Lavia, Amarpal Kaur, Deandra Dottin, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Indomatie Goordial, Ailsa Lister, Saee Purandare, Achini Perera
Match Details:
Date – October 10, 2025
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – BC Place, Vancouver
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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