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Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), in partnership with the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA), launched the CDB MCA T10 Cricket Tournament 2026 on 17 June, marking the commencement of the third edition of the tournament.
Supporting the tournament as title sponsor for a second consecutive year, CDB continues to champion corporate sport as a platform for fostering teamwork, discipline, and performance excellence. The much-anticipated 2026 edition brings together 26 teams across two divisions. Tier A comprises six teams competing in 10 matches, while Tier B features 20 teams contesting 44 matches, delivering a total of 54 matches of T10 cricket.
The semi-finals are scheduled to be played on 26 June, followed by the final on 28 June at the CCC Grounds under lights.
CDB Executive Director – Sales and Business Development Sasindra Munasinghe said: “The CDB MCA T10 Tournament reflects values that are central to how we operate – discipline, teamwork, and performance under pressure. Our partnership with MCA enables us to contribute to a platform that brings the corporate community together through sport while encouraging excellence on and off the field.”
MCA President Sirosha Gunatilake expressed his appreciation for the continued partnership between CDB and the MCA.
“We highly value our partnership with CDB, which has continued to strengthen mercantile cricket and support the development of cricket in Sri Lanka. Through partnerships such as the CDB MCA T10 Tournament, corporate organisations play a vital role in nurturing sporting talent and creating opportunities for cricketers to excel and represent the country. I firmly believe that this strong partnership between CDB and the MCA will continue for many years to come, contributing significantly to the growth of mercantile cricket and Sri Lanka’s cricketing landscape,” he said.
Through the CDB MCA T10 Tournament, CDB continues to support initiatives that strengthen corporate engagement and contribute to broader community development, using sport as a unifying force that extends beyond the workplace. The third edition is expected to further elevate the standard of corporate cricket in Sri Lanka, reinforcing its position as a key fixture on the corporate sporting calendar.
