Global T20 Canada 2023, Final: Sherfane Rutherford Makes His Team Win

The Montreal Tigers created history by winning the Global T20 Canada 2023. Undoubtedly, Sherfane Rutherford, played a big role, not only in the last match, but throughout the tournament. Through the tournament, he played with an average of 44, and that is a phenomenal average in the T20 format. He ensured to score in most of the games. It can be said that he was a strong pillar behind the success of his team. Without Sherfane Rutherford, it had been very difficult for the Montreal Tigers to win the tournament. 

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Contribution of Rutherford in the final

• While chasing the target of 131 it looked like Surrey Jaguars would not be able to make it, because their wickets were falling. 
• That is when Rutherford acted as a wall. He ensured that he stayed there at the crease, and for that he scored a quick-fire 38 runs
• He got 38 only on 29 balls. He even scored 3 fours and 2 sixes. That certainly put a lot of pressure on the bowlers. 
• After Singh got out, the team’s score was 61-4. That is when the Montreal Tigers needed a good partnership. Rutherford formed a partnership of 45 runs with Dipendra Singh. 
• The run rate required to win chase the target was very high in the last few overs. That is when Andre Russel, came up and got 20 runs only on 6 balls to win the tournament. He scored the final runs with a six on the last ball. 

Performance of Rutherford throughout the tournament

Throughout the tournament, Rutherford has been magnificent. His top score of 84 runs on 53 balls is the highest of the tournament. 

• Innings – 8
• Runs – 220 
• Average – 44 
• Fours – 16
• Sixes – 12 
• Top score – 84 

The above-mentioned stats clearly shows that this man has made a great contribution to the team. He was a strong pillar in the success of the team, and he must be proud of the success he has got.