Police Sports Club vs Panadura Sports Club, MLT, Today Match Prediction

PSC vs PSC Match Prediction & Analysis

Police Sports Club will face Panadura Sports Club in the third match of Major League Tournament 2025-26 played at Welagadera Stadium in Kurunegala on Friday.

Last season, Police Sports Club won three, lost two out of eight matches played in the competition. Captain Ashen Bandara will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in their opening encounter.

On the other hand, Panadura Sports Club won two matches out of eight played in the tournament. Captain Irosh Samarasooriya will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put up a strong fight against Police Sports Club.

Last season, Police Sports Club registered a comprehensive ten-wicket win over Panadura Sports Club in a three-day game played at Panadura.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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TEAMS PREVIEW

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In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nadeera Balasooriya, Ashen Bandara, Dhanuja Induwara, Priyamal Perera and Avishka Tharindu to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 410 runs at an average of 34.16, Ashen Bandara has topped the batting charts for Police Sports Club.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Dilum Sudeera, Nalin Priyadarshana, Priyamal Perera, Nadeera Balasooriya and Dileepa Jayalath to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 61 wickets at an average of 14.93, left-arm spinner Dilum Sudeera was the leading wicket-taker in last year’s Major League Tournament.

Police Sports Club Predicted Playing XI:

Ashen Bandara (c), Vishad Randika (wk), Dhanuja Induwara, Nadeera Balasooriya, Priyamal Perera, Chathuranga Kumara, Nalin Priyadarshana, Dilum Sudeera, Dileepa Jayalath, Kavindu Pathiratne.

Police Sports Club Actual Playing XI:

Ashen Bandara, Dhanuja Induwara, Priyamal Perera, Vishad Randika, Dilum Sudeera, Nalin Priyadarshana, Himesh Ramanayake, Avishka Tharindu, Supun Madushanka, Dulash Udayanga , Nipun Premaratne

Panadura Sports Club Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Oshada Fernando, captain Irosh Samarasooriyya, Shalith Fernando, Raminda Wijesooriya and Rumesh Buddika to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 470 runs in 13 innings, Oshada Fernando topped the batting charts for Panadura Sports Club in last year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nimesh Vimukthi, Vishwa Lahiru, Dushan Hemantha, and Mohamed Dilshad to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

With 31 scalps at an average of 20.64, left-arm spinner Nimesh Vimukthi topped the bowling charts for Panadura Sports Club in last year’s tournament.

Panadura Sports Club Predicted Playing XI:

Irosh Samarasooriya (captain), Shalith Fernando (wk), Oshada Fernando, Raminda Wijesooriya, Dushan Hemantha, Rumesh Buddika, Mohamed Dilshad, Nimesh Vimukthi, Yashan Avishka, Vishwa Lahiru.

Panadura Sports Club Actual Playing XI:

Oshada Fernando, Nimesh Vimukthi, Kanchana de Livera, Sasindu Malshan, Asanka Manoj, Mohamed Dilshad, Dushan Hemantha, Dushan Vimukthi, Shalith Fernando, Vishva Chathuranga, Irosh Samarasooriya

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Welagadera Stadium, Kurunegala in previous edition of Major League Tournament was around 273 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is thundery storms with winds for all three days.

PSC vs PSC Pitch Report

Welagadera Stadium, Kurunegala is going to host the third match of Major League Tournament 2025-26 played between Police Sports Club and Panadura Sports Club.

Toss: To Bowl

With heavy rains expected, the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl in overcast conditions. Welagadera Stadium, Kurunegala has been a decent venue for side batting second. Last season, one match out of four matches played was won by chasing team.