Vancouver Anchors vs Montreal Royal Tigers Prediction: 5th T10 Match Preview & Winner Prediction
Vancouver Anchors vs Montreal Royal Tigers Prediction covers Match 5 of the Canada Super 60 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. The fixture is scheduled for October 1, with the match beginning at 4:30 AM IST. It is one of the early-round T10 matches in the second season of the tournament, which brings six franchise teams together at BC Place. The 2026 season is scheduled from September 29 to October 4.
Vancouver have a strong international core led by Moeen Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Chris Jordan and Dipendra Singh Airee. Montreal have their own collection of power players, including Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, David Willey and Josh Brown. With only ten overs available to each side, the opening batting partnership and early wicket-taking will be particularly important.
Match Details
| Match | Date | Time | Venue | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Anchors vs Montreal Royal Tigers | 1st Oct 2026 | 4:30 AM IST | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada | CAN Super 60 2026 |
The 2026 schedule lists Vancouver Anchors vs Montreal Royal Tigers as the fifth men’s match, with an India start time of 4:30 AM on October 1.
Vancouver Anchors Team Preview
Vancouver Anchors have built a squad around experienced international cricketers and a group of Canadian players. Moeen Ali is the headline all-round option, while Tom Moores and Max Chu provide wicketkeeping and batting choices. Aneurin Donald and Mathew Spoors add attacking options in the batting group, while Gurnek Johal and Shubham Handa provide further depth.
The bowling attack has considerable experience for a T10 side. Mustafizur Rahman gives Vancouver a left-arm pace option with variations, while Chris Jordan adds experience in the seam department. Ben Sanderson is another bowling option, and Dipendra Singh Airee and Akhil Kumar provide additional all-round flexibility.
Vancouver’s biggest advantage is the variety available within their squad. Moeen can contribute in both departments, while the combination of Mustafizur and Jordan gives the team experienced options when wickets are needed. The challenge will be converting that depth into a fast start with the bat. In T10 cricket, a quiet opening spell can be difficult to recover from because there are so few overs remaining.
The team also has some familiarity with the Canada Super 60 environment from the inaugural season, when the Vancouver franchise competed as the Vancouver Kings. Their 2025 campaign included a 206/4 against Montreal at BC Place and a 78/7 win over the same opponent in the semi-final.
Montreal Royal Tigers Team Preview
Montreal Royal Tigers have plenty of power throughout their batting and all-round department. Andre Russell provides explosive batting and seam-bowling ability, while Chris Lynn and Josh Brown are capable of attacking from the top. David Willey adds another experienced all-round option, with Brett Hampton, Gursahib Singh and Nicholas Kirton giving the team further flexibility.
The bowling group includes Scott Kuggeleijn, Brad Currie, Mark Watt and Junaid Siddique. This gives Montreal a mixture of pace, seam and spin rather than depending on a single type of bowler. Isuru Udana also adds experience and another all-round option.
Montreal’s batting strength is particularly suited to the demands of T10 cricket. Brown and Lynn can attack early, while Russell can change the scoring rate quickly if he comes in with several overs still available. The team also has enough all-rounders to maintain batting depth without sacrificing too many bowling options.
Their 2025 results show that the franchise was comfortable playing at a high scoring rate but could also defend moderate totals. Montreal defeated Vancouver Kings by 24 runs after making 100/6 in one meeting and later beat them by 22 runs in the semi-final after another 100/6.
The main concern is the possibility of losing several wickets during an aggressive start. Montreal have enough depth to recover, but the ten-over format leaves little time for a rebuilding phase.
Squad
Vancouver Anchors Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | All-rounder |
| Tom Moores | Wicketkeeper |
| Max Chu | Wicketkeeper |
| Ansh Patel | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Chris Jordan | Bowler |
| Aneurin Donald | Batter |
| Ben Sanderson | Bowler |
| Mathew Spoors | Batter |
| Gurnek Johal | Batter |
| Shubham Handa | Batter |
| Akhil Kumar | All-rounder |
| Choudry Share Ali | Batter |
| Advait Dhabe | All-rounder |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | All-rounder |
Montreal Royal Tigers Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Andre Russell | All-rounder |
| Josh Brown | Batter |
| Isuru Udana | All-rounder |
| Chris Lynn | Batter |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | Bowler |
| Brad Currie | Bowler |
| Gursahib Singh | All-rounder |
| Brett Hampton | All-rounder |
| David Willey | All-rounder |
| Anoop Chima | Wicketkeeper |
| Nicholas Kirton | All-rounder |
| Ali Nadeem | Wicketkeeper |
| Mark Watt | Bowler |
| Junaid Siddique | Bowler |
| Kavian Naresh | Batter |
The listed 2026 squads are based on the Canada Super 60 Season 2 draft and team information.
Toss Prediction
Toss Prediction: Vancouver Anchors to win the toss
If Vancouver Anchors win the toss: Bowling first could be considered, allowing their experienced pace attack to attack Montreal’s aggressive top order before chasing the target with a clear number in front of them.
Score Prediction & Match Winner Prediction
Expected Score: 105–120
BC Place has already produced both moderate and very high T10 totals. In the 2025 Canada Super 60 season, Vancouver scored 206/4 against Montreal, while Montreal also recorded 100/6 against Vancouver in the semi-final. The venue data lists 116 as the average first-innings score, with 206/4 the highest recorded total.
A total around 105–120 should therefore be competitive, although the range could move higher if either team’s opening batters dominate the first few overs.
Predicted Winner: Montreal Royal Tigers
Montreal have a slightly stronger case because their squad combines explosive top-order batting with substantial all-round depth. Andre Russell, Chris Lynn and Josh Brown give them multiple players capable of changing the match quickly, while David Willey and Isuru Udana add useful balance.
Vancouver possess a strong international bowling group and enough batting quality through Moeen Ali, Tom Moores, Max Chu and Dipendra Singh Airee. Their attack could put pressure on Montreal if early wickets arrive.
However, Montreal’s previous results against the Vancouver franchise provide useful context: they won both the 2025 semi-final and another league meeting against Vancouver. Based on the available squad balance and T10 experience, Montreal Royal Tigers look better placed in this matchup.
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