Colombo Cricket Club vs Ace Capital Cricket Club, MLT, Today Match Prediction

COL vs ACE Match Prediction & Analysis

Colombo Cricket Club will take on Ace Capital Cricket Club in the Super Eight stage of the Major League Tournament 2025/26 at the Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, starting on 20 March 2026 at 10:00 AM (local time). With both teams progressing into the Super Eight phase, every match now becomes crucial in shaping the final standings. 

Ace Capital currently hold a slight edge in this phase, while Colombo Cricket Club are still searching for consistency, making this an important contest for both sides. Colombo Cricket Club come into this match with a mixed run of form, with several draws and limited wins in recent matches. 

Ace Capital Cricket Club, on the other hand, have been slightly more effective in converting opportunities into wins and will look to build on that momentum. Historically, the head-to-head record has been competitive. With both teams aiming to strengthen their position in the Super Eight stage, this clash promises to be a closely fought contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Colombo Cricket Club Preview

Colombo Cricket Club have had a steady campaign in the Major League Tournament 2025/26, currently sitting just behind Ace Capital in the Super Eight standings with 40.755 points from five matches. Despite not registering a win in this phase, they have remained competitive by securing draws, which has kept them within touching distance in the points table.

In their previous match against Burgher Recreation Club, Colombo Cricket Club produced a dominant batting performance, posting a massive 532/6 declared in the first innings. The innings was powered by a brilliant double century from Dhananjaya de Silva (204), well supported by Anjala Bandara, who remained unbeaten on 151. However, despite gaining a strong advantage, Colombo were unable to force a result as the match eventually ended in a draw.

Dhananjaya de Silva has been the standout performer for Colombo this season, scoring 501 runs in just six innings at an exceptional average of 100.20. Lasith Croospulle has also contributed significantly with 517 runs, while the batting unit overall has shown the ability to post big totals. In the bowling department, Nishan Peiris has been effective with 33 wickets, providing crucial breakthroughs, while the rest of the attack has supported well in controlling the game across long spells.

Colombo Cricket Club will look to convert their strong batting performances into a complete match-winning effort as they aim to secure their first win of the Super Eight stage.

Key Players: Dhananjaya de Silva, Lasith Croospulle, Nishan Peiris, Anjala Bandara

Colombo Cricket Club Predicted Playing XI:

Dulnith Sigera, Lasith Croospulle, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pavan Rathnayake, Sonal Dinusha (c), Anjala Bandara (wk), Chamindu Wijesinghe, Nishan Peiris, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando

Ace Capital Cricket Club Preview

Ace Capital Cricket Club have had a mixed campaign in the Major League Tournament 2025/26, currently sitting slightly ahead of Colombo Cricket Club in the Super Eight standings with 41.865 points from five matches, including one win. While they have managed to stay competitive, inconsistency has prevented them from pulling away in the table.

In their previous match against Colts Cricket Club, Ace Capital posted 290 in the first innings with useful contributions from Kavin du Kulasekara and Pawantha Weerasinghe. However, despite gaining a narrow first-innings lead, they were unable to capitalize as Colts chased down the target comfortably, handing Ace Capital a 7-wicket defeat. The second-innings collapse, where they were bowled out for 169, proved to be the turning point.

Pawantha Weerasinghe has been the standout performer with the bat, scoring 716 runs in the tournament at an average of 47.73, making him one of the leading run-scorers this season. Kavin du Kulasekara and Ramesh Silva have provided solid support in the middle order. In the bowling department, Wanuja Sahan has been exceptional with 42 wickets, while Jayatissa has also contributed effectively with 27 wickets, giving the side a strong wicket-taking core.

Ace Capital Cricket Club will look to address their batting inconsistencies and convert strong positions into match-winning performances as they aim to strengthen their position in the Super Eight stage.

Key Players: Pawantha Weerasinghe, Wanuja Sahan, Kavin du Kulasekara, Roshan Jayatissa

Ace Capital Cricket Club Predicted Playing XI:

Pawantha Weerasinghe, Nimesha Gunasinghe, Kavindu Amantha, Theeraka Ranatunga, Ramesh Silva (wk), Kavin du Kulasekara, Wanuja Sahan, Ravin de Silva, Isitha Wijesundara, Roshan Jayatissa (c), Chamod Battage

Weather Conditions

The weather on the match day at Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo is expected to be partly cloudy with warm and humid conditions throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 32 °C and a low of 26 °C. There is a slight chance of passing showers, but major interruptions are unlikely.

COL vs ACE Pitch Report

The venue of the match is Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo. It is one of the prominent domestic cricket venues in Sri Lanka and regularly hosts first-class matches in the Major League Tournament. Known for producing high-scoring games, the pitch here generally favors batters, and a score of around 300 can be expected in the first innings.

Toss: To Bowl

At Colts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, recent results suggest that matches often extend deep with multiple draws and big first-innings totals. Teams batting first have generally been able to control the game and avoid defeat by putting up substantial scores. The team winning the toss should bat first here.