The GT20 Canada 2023 final was played today, August 7, between the Surrey Jaguars and the Montreal Tigers. The Jaguars led the table, but Montreal had the greatest stars in their lineup, giving the latter a minor advantage heading into the final. And, indeed, it was the Montreal Tigers that won the 2023 Global T20 Canada.
The season is over after a couple of weeks of fantastic cricket, Montreal Tigers defeated Surrey Jaguars by 5 wickets to win the Global T20 Canada (GT20) 2023 title on Sunday, August 6 night at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. West Indies batter Andre Russell helped his team to win the final after hitting the match-winning six on the last ball.
Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford seal the final
After limiting Surrey Jaguars to 130/5 in the GT20 Season 3 final, Andre Russell bowled a terrific last over, conceding only 7 runs and scalping Matthew Forde (1) in the process. Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell’s 29-run partnership off 12 balls won the win for Montreal Tigers in the final over. Rutherford 38 not out off 29 balls and Russell 20 not out off 6 balls hammered three sixes and one four in the final two overs to propel Montreal Tigers to their first-ever GT20 victory.
For the Jaguars, skipper Ifhtikar Ahmed shone with the ball, taking two wickets for eight runs in four overs, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Tigers from completing their objective. However, the league’s debutants made the Tigers work hard in the run chase. Earlier, Mohammad Haris (23) and Jatinder Singh (56*) began cautiously, and the Surrey Jaguars were 35/0 at the conclusion of the powerplay. Jatinder Singh led the way with an undefeated half-century.
Chris Lynn stated, “I hope everyone in Canada was watching that because that’s what we’re about, that’s why we’re here, to entertain and put on a show.” “That’s why they’re here; they’re big-game players.” Montreal Tigers captain Chris Lynn was the highest run-scorer in the tournament scoring 234 runs in just 9 innings. The highest wicket-taker for the tournament was Surrey Jauguar’s picking up 15 wickets in 8 innings.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Russel Bhai kkr k liye kab karoge phirse ?? kash 2021 me wo injured na hote or final khel liye hote.
— Jaise ko taisa ? (@candidtruth12) August 6, 2023
Imagine if he come back in West Indies T20Is
— Rosh (@rosh18_) August 6, 2023
Great match. So close. Did Surrey proud?
— J Munro (@jmunro14) August 7, 2023
Phenomenal showing from the Tigers! Slipped here and there, but came through where it counts. ? Well deserved ?
— Jon H. (@jhopk021) August 6, 2023
Finished low scoring entire season on my books
— Bhanu (@Jamescharle81) August 7, 2023
Incredible!!! After many hours of watching cricket and the GT20, I am officially HOOKED! Now I need to find a way to watch these stars play year round with their other teams. I loved the Canadian coverage, helped me understand the game and some nuance. @MontrealTigers Forever!!!!
— ?Leanna Buzak ???? (@olenkab29) August 7, 2023
forgot dipendra airee in pic?
— Rato Manchey ?? ?? ?? (@RatoManchey) August 6, 2023
Where is @DSAiree45 in the pic??? Not appropriate from GT20
— Sudan Lamichhane (@Sudan_L24) August 6, 2023
