PNJ vs LCA Match Prediction: Winner, Pitch Report, Key Player to Watch & Playing XI for Today’s ECS T10 Santarem Premier 2025 Match 3

PNJ vs LCA Today Match Prediction: The Punjab CC Amadora (PNJ) will face Lisbon Capitals (LCA) in Match 3 of the ECS Santarem Premier 2025 on 29th March 2025 at the Santarem Cricket Ground, Santarem.

Both teams have a balanced head-to-head record, winning six matches each in their previous 12 encounters. This match promises to be a thrilling battle as both sides look to take the lead in their rivalry.

PNJ vs LCA Match Prediction – Team Analysis

Punjab CC Amadora CC (PNJ)

• Have an even 6-6 head-to-head record against LCA.

• Aitzaz Arshad and Simranjeet Singh are key batters in the squad.

• Rana Sarwar will lead the bowling attack, looking to contain LCA’s batters.

• Will aim to extend their dominance in the ECS Santarem Premier 2025.

Lisbon Capitals (LCA)

• Also, they hold a 6-6 record against PNJ in previous meetings.

• Ahmad Shafiq and Omer Mustafa are among the top run-scorers in the tournament.

• Rahul Hudda and Samarth Patel are their main wicket-takers.

• LCA will look to exploit PNJ’s bowling attack with their strong batting lineup.

Key Players to Watch Out For

Batters

• Aitzaz Arshad (PNJ) – 160 runs in previous edition
• Omer Mustafa (LCA) – 187 runs in previous edition
• Ahmad Shafiq (LCA) – 241 runs in previous edition

Bowlers

• Rahul Hudda (LCA) – 13 wickets in the previous edition
• Samarth Patel (LCA) – 8 wickets in previous edition
• Rana Sarwar (PNJ) – 4 wickets in previous edition

PNJ vs LCA: Probable Playing XIs

Punjab CC Amadora (PNJ)

Aitzaz Arshad, Adnan Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Rana Sarwar, Rao Imran, Parveen Singh, Syed Ali, Sandeep Singh, Amandeep Singh, Gurjit Singh

Lisbon Capitals (LCA)

Adnan Gondal, Ahmad Shafiq, Akshar Patel, Arslan Zafar, Danish Siddique, Deepak Sharma, Dhaval Kumar, Dikshit Patel, Omer Mustafa, Samarth Patel, Rahul Hudda

PNJ vs LCA Pitch Report & Stats – Santarem Cricket Ground, Santarem

Pitch Report – 

• The pitch at Santarem Cricket Ground is batting-friendly, favouring aggressive stroke play.

• Pacers might get early movement, but spinners could struggle due to the flat surface.

• A high-scoring game is expected, with teams aiming for 120+ runs in 10 overs.

• Chasing has been relatively easier, making the team batting second slightly favourable.

Weather Report – Santarem, Portugal

• Weather: Clear sky

• Temperature: 18°C

• Humidity: 55%

• Wind Speed: 12 km/h

• Rain Probability: 0% (No rain expected)

• Conditions are ideal for cricket, with no weather disruptions anticipated.

Venue Stats – Santarem Cricket Ground

Key Insight: Teams winning the toss prefer to chase, as the ground assists batters under lights.

Fantasy Cricket Team for PNJ vs LCA

PNJ vs LCA Fantasy Scenario  Winner Prediction

Scenario 1: If PNJ Bats First

• Predicted First Innings Score – 120-135 runs

• Match Result Prediction – PNJ will win by 10-20 runs

Scenario 2: If LCA Bats First

• Predicted First Innings Score – 100-105 runs

• Match Result Prediction – PNJ will win by 3 wickets

Who Will Win the PNJ vs LCA Match?

We predict that Punjab CC Amadora (PNJ) will win this match. The presence of Aitzaz Arshad, Simranjeet Singh, and Rana Sarwar makes them favorites against LCA.