Tamil Union defeated Berger 134 to 133 in the Major Clubs T20 tournament on 1 September 2026. The home side secured an improbable win at the death, finishing just one run ahead of their opponents in what proved to be a nail-biting conclusion.
Tamil Union had been on an unbeaten run throughout the competition, sitting top of the table with five victories from five matches and ten points. Berger, meanwhile, were struggling in sixth place with only one win from four games and just two points on their tally.
The hosts arrived at this fixture having seen plenty of high-scoring encounters recently. Their previous matches included a 218-215 thriller and another tight contest ending 135-134, suggesting these games often go down to the wire. Berger had also played in close affairs, with four of their last five results decided by narrow margins.
In this particular clash, both teams put up substantial totals, though neither managed to build a comfortable cushion. The final over proved decisive, with Tamil Union holding their nerve to defend their target by the slimmest of margins.
The victory extends Tamil Union's perfect start to the season, maintaining their position at the summit of the standings. Berger's defeat leaves them three points clear of the bottom, but their campaign continues to find difficult ground.