Both pairs currently head the provisional table with a six-point lead. They are now due to meet each other in a direct encounter, which will bring to an end the first round of this competition.
Vella/Abela lead the standings together with the Salomone duo on the 12-point mark. They are followed by Degabriele/Polidano and Farrugia/Abdilla who are equal on six points. The other pairs still have to win their first points.
The competitive activities of the Badminton Association resume on Sunday at St Martin's College with more fixtures from all four divisions of the Doubles League, starting at 9.30 a.m.
More information on the Malta Badminton Association is available on www.badmintonmalta.org.