Operation Pedestal as a Leyte Gulf counterfactual

How would the Operation Pedestal convoy force fare against Kurita at Leyte Gulf?

Nelson, Rodney, three carriers and two experienced destroyer flotillas would make it formidable at night, although the commitment used most available British strength.

The Japanese centre force brings more capital ships, including Yamato and Nagato, while the Pedestal force has Nelson and Rodney. Britain also brings Victorious, Eagle and Indomitable, several cruisers, and the experienced 19th and 6th Destroyer Flotillas. Four Tribal-class destroyers add particular surface-fighting weight to a force that had already spent years at war. British night-fighting experience and the decision to remain concentrated would prevent a simple replay of the Japanese deployment at Leyte Gulf. This strength came at a cost: Pedestal represented almost everything the Royal Navy could gather for the operation, while a stronger American carrier force remained nearby in the historical Pacific setting.