The Toronto Sixers Women kicked off their Canada Women Super 60 League season with a convincing seven-wicket win against Vancouver Thunderbirds Women, highlighted by an impressive performance from Deandra Dottin.
After winning the toss, Toronto chose to bowl first, aiming to leverage their strong bowling lineup on a flat T10 pitch. The Thunderbirds started steadily, with opener Achini Perera scoring an unbeaten 30 runs off 26 balls. Ailsa Lister contributed with a quick 28 runs off 21 balls, and captain Amanda-Jade Wellington added a rapid 26 runs from just 11 balls, helping the Thunderbirds finish with a total of 97 for 3 in their 10 overs, including 11 extras (2 leg byes, 2 no balls, and 7 wides).
Toronto Sixers Women put up a disciplined bowling effort with Krima Kapadia opening the attack and picking up the first wicket, conceding only 10 runs in her 2 overs while maintaining excellent control. Saachi Dhadwal chipped in with a crucial wicket, claiming Ailsa Lister and finishing with figures of 2 overs, 21 runs, and 1 wicket, adding valuable pressure in the middle overs.
Toronto’s response was marked by Deandra Dottin’s explosive batting. She dominated the bowlers, scoring 70 runs off just 27 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 259.25, including 6 fours and 6 sixes. Sterre Kalis scored 11 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed by Wellington, while Habeeba Bader was run out after making 1 run.
As the chase progressed, Saachi Dhadwal contributed 9 not out from 5 balls, and Amarpal Kaur added 6 not out from 4 balls. Toronto successfully chased down the target, finishing at 100 for 3 in only 8.3 overs, showcasing their aggressive batting and skill.
The turning point of the match came when Dottin intensified her attack in her innings, taking on every bowler with confidence. Despite some disciplined fielding and timely wickets from Vancouver, Dottin’s powerful hitting was too much to handle.
Ultimately, the Toronto Sixers Women secured the victory by seven wickets, reaching their target with nine balls remaining. Toronto’s fielding was sharp, and their bowlers effectively contained the Thunderbirds for most of the innings.
On the Vancouver side, Amanda-Jade Wellington bowled with good variation and managed to dismiss Sterre Kalis, but her 1.3 overs went for 17 runs. Indomatie Goordial-John got the big wicket of Deandra Dottin, finishing with figures of 2 overs for 17 runs and 1 wicket.
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