Toronto captain Darren Sammy, who had asked the media to lay off the suspended former Australia skipper, won the toss and asked Chris Gayle’s Vancouver to bat first.

“I normally don’t get real nervous before I play but if I’m being honest I was a little bit nervous today, three months off and I hadn’t hit that many balls,” Smith said after the game.

“I had a bit of luck today, didn’t feel as good as I have in the past but it’s nice to score runs when you’re not feeling good so hopefully there are positive signs. Chasing, you need a lot to go right and that’s a great way to start the tournament.”