Andre Fletcher's 86 Fires Montreal Warriors to Victory
Montreal Warriors have won by 95 runs. Montreal Warriors batted first and posted 185/3 in 20 overs. Vancouver Guardians, chasing 186, fell short at 90/9 in 20 overs.
Andre Fletcher was the standout in the first innings, scoring 86 off 61 balls (SR 141). 6 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs.
Hazratullah Zazai fought hard with 20 off 19 balls, but it was not enough to haul Vancouver Guardians over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sukhjinder Singh delivered figures of 3/10 in 4 overs (Econ 2.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MW lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
86 off 61 balls (SR 141), 3 fours, 6 sixes
3/10 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.50)
82* off 49 balls (SR 167), 6 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Montreal Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Vancouver Guardians were outplayed in all departments. A 95 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. MW lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.