Vancouver, Oct. 9 -- The fans were treated with some exciting cricketing action on Day 1 of the Canada Super 60 at BC Place, Vancouver -- one of North America's most iconic stadiums.

The opening encounter between Brampton Blitz and Toronto Sixers turned out to be a high-scoring game with the Sixers winning it by 8 wickets while chasing down a target of 137 runs with three balls to spare.

The Sixers' openers, Jason Roy and Alex Hales, gave the team a strong start with a 71-run partnership for the first wicket. Roy was dismissed for 25 off 11 balls by Dilon Heyliger, and his departure was quickly followed by former India batter Suresh Raina, who had a disappointing outing, getting out for just one off five deliveries.

Hales took charge, ...