The MCA-Honour Champions League 2026 reaches its semifinals today with undefeated Sampath Bank facing MAS Intimate in Negombo, while Abans Group takes on LOLC Holdings in Katunayake.
The MCA-Honour Champions League 2026 enters its decisive phase with two semifinal matches scheduled for today. At the DHH Ground in Negombo, undefeated Sampath Bank will face MAS Intimate, while Abans Group contests LOLC Holdings at the FTZ Ground in Katunayake.
Sampath Bank carries momentum into the semifinals after topping the league stage standings with 15 points. Abans Group finished second with 11 points, while LOLC Holdings and MAS Intimate both accumulated eight points each to secure third and fourth positions respectively.
Head-to-head records from the league stage suggest these matchups could be closely contested. During their earlier encounter, Sampath Bank defeated MAS Intimate by a substantial margin of 131 runs. In the other semifinal pairing, Abans Group narrowly overcame LOLC Holdings by two wickets in their league-stage meeting.
The winners of today's matches will advance to the championship final. Sampath Bank's unbeaten record through the league stage positions them as strong contenders, though Abans Group's second-place finish indicates they remain formidable opponents for their semifinal encounter.
