Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club — Sinhalese Sports Club: 164:163, Major Clubs T20 Tournament

Tamil Union and Sinhalese Sports Club met in a T20 match among the major clubs on 16 September 2026, with the hosts winning 164 to 163. It was decided by the narrowest possible margin, one run separating the two sides at the final ball.

Both teams arrived in first place, Tamil Union having played six games to Sinhalese Sports Club's five. The hosts now sit on 12 points from six wins, while their opponents have four victories, one defeat and nine points.

By then the pattern of recent form was clear. Tamil Union had drawn with Colombo on 13 September before winning comfortably against Panadura Sports Club three days earlier. Sinhalese Sports Club had beaten Nondescripts 196 to 150 on the same day, but had lost to Murs in their previous outing.

And here's the thing — we had called this one. Our prediction pointed to the hosts, with 57 per cent confidence. It came through, as it often does when the home side is already unbeaten and facing a rival that has tasted defeat already this season.

The result extends Tamil Union's perfect record to six matches without a loss. Sinhalese Sports Club's solitary defeat now stands as a reminder that even leaders can drop points against each other.