Success for T&T players in Canada Super60

Toronto Sixers have completed a landmark championship double, winning both the men’s and women’s titles in season 2 of Canada Super60 at BC Place in Vancouver. The franchise celebrates the achievement as a first for franchise cricket in Canada and North America: one organization securing both Men’s and Women’s championships in the same season. The double triumph represents an extraordinary accomplishment for the Sixers and a proud moment for Toronto’s cricket community.

Leading the men’s team was Trinidad and Tobago cricket icon Kieron Pollard, whose combined role as player, captain and head coach brought experience, composure and a winning mentality to the squad. The championship also marks Pollard’s first title as a coach, adding another milestone to his distinguished cricket career. The Men’s championship squad included fellow Trinidadians Nicholas Pooran and Abdul-Raheem Toppin, strengthening the Caribbean connection at the heart of the Toronto franchise.

Pooran was named Player of the Tournament, capping an outstanding campaign with a match-winning 67 from just 23 balls in the final as the Sixers defeated Vancouver Anchors by five wickets to secure the title. The women’s team delivered equally significant success, securing back-to-back Canada Super60 championships. Under head coach Shanuka Dissanayake, captain Maddy Villiers and team manager Habeeba Bader, the squad demonstrated resilience, belief and collective determination to retain their crown.

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Praise for Pollard

Pollard came in for special praise.

“Kieron deserves special recognition. Winning his first title as a coach while also leading the team on the field makes this achievement particularly special.

Seeing him lift the trophy alongside Nicholas Pooran, Abdul-Raheem Toppin and the entire squad is a moment we will cherish. Pooran being named Player of the Tournament is a fitting recognition of his exceptional contribution.”