TEMPLARS have virtually clinched their first Sunday League title in 18 years after beating defending champions Scorpions by six wickets at the Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday.
But they received a little help from their Kowloon Cricket Club friends, Infidels, who crushed Templars' main rivals Optimists by 151 runs at Cox's Road.
Optimists, who are now in third place on 227 points, need a miracle if they are to overhaul Templars, who lead on 247, with both teams having one more match.
Infidels, having played all their 16 matches, are second on 243.
Templars, who earned the maximum 20 points for their victory, play lowly British Forces next week at Mission Road.
Optimists take on Little Sai Wan next week. Not only do they need outright victory, but must also hope Templars suffer a crushing defeat against Forces.