An unbeaten second wicket stand of 168 between Ravindu Gunasekera and Nikail Dhutta powered the Toronto and District Cricket Association to a match winning total of 223 for 1 wicket at Ross Lord Park, Toronto. Gunasekera lead the way from the start racking up an imposing tally of 153 not out. Dhutta made 55 not out. The Canadian Commonwealth Cricket Association of Toronto replied with 116 for 8 wickets from 20 overs, giving the Toronto & DCA win by 107 runs.

Hamilton District Cricket League struggled along, making just 60 all our against the Brampton-Etobicoke District League in the other opening round match of the Ontario Cricket Council T20 Championship. Brampton-Etobicoke romped to victory in the 14th over, reaching 62 for the loss of 3 wickets.

First round of matches:
Toronto & District 223 for 1 wicket (20 overs, Gunasekera 153*, Dhutta 55*)
Canadian Commomnwealth 116 for 8 (20 overs, Gordon 19)
Result: Toronto& District won by 107 runs

Hamilton District 60 (19.5 overs, Babar 19)
Brampton Etobicoke District 62 for 3 wickets (13.2 overs)
Brampton Etobicoke won by 7 wickets