Playing at BC Place in Vancouver, Toronto posted 130/4 in 10 overs, with Kieron Pollard smashing 40 off just 16 balls. In reply, Mississauga Masters put up a spirited fight, thanks largely to Alex Lees ‘ blistering 39 off 11 deliveries. The semi-final match between Toronto Sixers and Mississauga Masters in the Canada Super60 tournament witnessed a bizarre moment that left fans and commentators stunned. However, they eventually fell short by nine runs as Toronto Sixers booked their place in the final.
Talking about the match, Toronto Sixers defeated Mississauga Masters by nine runs in the semi-final to advance to the final. In the other semi-final, Vancouver Anchors defeated Brampton Blitz by six wickets, setting up a title clash against Toronto.
A batter can be credited with a six only if the ball has been struck by the bat, according to MCC Law 19.7. 19.7.1 says a Boundary 6 will be scored if and only if the ball has been struck by the bat and is first grounded beyond the boundary without having been in contact with the ground within the field of play. 19.7.2 says a Boundary 4 will be scored when a ball that is grounded beyond the boundarywhether struck by the bat or not, was first grounded within the boundary, or has not been struck by the bat.
During Toronto’s innings, a delivery from Mississauga pacer Ali Khan became the talking point of the match. In the ninth over, Khan bowled a bouncer that sailed over both Pollard and the wicketkeeper before landing directly in the stands. The commentators were left shocked and initially called it a wide and a six, as such an incident is rarely, if ever, seen in cricket. However, the umpire signalled only a wide and awarded five runs to Toronto, despite the ball crossing the boundary rope on the full.
This shall apply even if the ball has previously touched a fielder.
