Mymensingh Division vs Khulna Division, NCL, 2026, Today Match Prediction

MYM-DIV vs KHUD Match Prediction & Analysis

Mymensingh Division and Khulna Division will meet in the 18th match of the National Cricket League 2026-27 at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna.

Khulna Division are top of the points table with 21 points from 4 matches. They have won 2 games and drawn 2, and are yet to lose this season. One of their wins came at this ground, where they beat Barishal Division by an innings and 135 runs. They also picked up a close 10 run win over Chattogram Division. Another win here would help them extend their lead at the top.

Mymensingh Division are 6th on the table with 8 points. They have drawn all 4 matches so far, without winning or losing a game. Their batting has been good, as they scored 465 for 7 against Chattogram in their last match. They also have the tournament's highest run-scorer in their side. Mymensingh will be looking for their first win of the season to improve their position on the table.

Khulna and Mymensingh have faced each other five times in this tournament, with both teams winning two matches and one game ending in a draw. Their most recent meeting at Rajshahi last season ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mymensingh Division Preview

Mymensingh Division have drawn all 4 matches so far and sit 6th on the points table with 8 points. They managed to take a first-innings lead against Dhaka Division, scoring 387 against Dhaka's 377, but fell behind in the first innings in their other 3 matches. 

Their batting has been in good touch, including a big total of 465 against Chattogram. However, their bowlers have struggled to take wickets at the right time and finish games. Their leading wicket-taker has 13 wickets so far, and bowling is one area Mymensingh needs to improve if they want to get their first win of the tournament.

Mahfijul Islam has been the standout batter in the tournament, scoring 617 runs in 4 matches at an average of 88.14. He has 3 hundreds and 2 fifties, with a highest score of 217* against Chattogram in the last match. 

Abdul Mazid has scored 286 runs at an average of 47.66, with a best score of 87, while Ariful Islam has made 248 runs at 41.33, with a highest score of 92. Khalid Hasan has added 247 runs, and Shuvagata Hom has scored 146 runs at an average of 48.66 in 3 matches. Mahfijul has been the main run-scorer, but the other batters have also chipped in throughout the tournament.

Rakibul Hasan has been Mymensingh's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 40.92. His best figures are 4 for 80, which came against Dhaka, where he also scored 61 runs and won the Player of the Match award. 

Azijul Hakim Rony has taken 8 wickets at an average of 22.87, with best figures of 4 for 79, while Asadullah Galib has picked up 6 wickets. Mymensingh's bowlers need to do more to bowl teams out, as none of them has taken 5 wickets in an innings this season. If they can get wickets at regular intervals, they will have a better chance of turning their draws into wins.

Key Players: Mahfijul Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Mazid

Mymensingh Division Predicted Playing XI:

Mahfijul Islam, Abdul Mazid, Khalid Hasan, Ariful Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Al-Amin, Md Rizan Hossan, Abu Hider, Rakibul Hasan, Azijul Hakim Rony, Asadullah Galib

Khulna Division Preview

Khulna Division are sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 21 points, 6 ahead of Dhaka, and are yet to lose a match this season. They have won 2 games and drawn 2. In the first round at this ground, they scored 426 before bowling Barishal out for 94 and 197 to win by an innings. 

They also beat Chattogram by 10 runs in a close game after giving up a first-innings lead. In their last match, Khulna were held to 199 for 7 against Sylhet's 632 for 6 declared, but managed to secure a draw.

Azizul Hakim has been Khulna's leading batter, scoring 286 runs in 4 matches at an average of 57.20. He has 1 hundred and 1 fifty, with a highest score of 142 against Chattogram. Afif Hossain has scored 216 runs at an average of 43.20, including 3 fifties, while Kalam Siddiki has made 195 runs at 48.75, with a best score of 92. 

Mohammad Mithun has added 180 runs, and Mahedi Hasan scored 104 in his only match against Rajshahi. Khulna have had runs from different batters this season, which has helped them put up good totals.

Sheikh Parvez Jibon has been Khulna's leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets at an average of 20.33, including best figures of 4 for 47. Samiun Basir has picked up 10 wickets at an average of 24.40, while Sofor Ali and Mehedi Hasan Rana have taken nine wickets each. 

Sofor Ali also took six wickets in the innings win over Barishal at this ground. Mahedi Hasan took eight wickets in his only match, with best figures of 6 for 38, while Rakib Howlader has seven wickets and a five-wicket haul. Khulna have six bowlers with at least seven wickets, giving them plenty of options throughout the match.

Key Players: Azizul Hakim, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Mahedi Hasan

Khulna Division Predicted Playing XI:

Azizul Hakim, Anamul Haque, Mohammad Mithun, Afif Hossain, Kalam Siddiki, Imran Uzzaman, Mahedi Hasan, Samiun Basir, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Sofor Ali, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Weather Conditions

Khulna is expected to remain warm and partly cloudy throughout the 4 days, with temperatures reaching around 32°C each day. The chance of rain is around 24% on the first, second and fourth days, while Monday, the third day, could see scattered thunderstorms with a 38% chance of rain. Some playing time could be lost on Monday, but the weather looks relatively better on the other days.

MYM-DIV vs KHUD Pitch Report

Only one match has been played at this ground this season, where Khulna beat Barishal by an innings and 135 runs. Khulna scored 426 in their first innings, while Barishal were bowled out for 94 and 197. The pitch allowed Khulna to put up a big total before their bowlers took control of the game.

With warm weather expected and a chance of thunderstorms on the third day, batting first could be the better option. The team winning the toss should look to score big early, with 350 or more runs in the first innings putting them in a good position. The pitch could become harder to bat on as the match goes on, and any rain interruptions could make things more difficult for the team batting last.

Score Prediction (1st Innings)

1. If Mymensingh Division bat first: 330-390 runs
2. If Khulna Division bat first: 340-400 runs

Toss: To Bat

Khulna scored 426 batting first in their only match at this ground this season. With thunderstorms likely to interrupt play on the third day, batting first looks like the better option. The team winning the toss should bat first and look to put up a big total before the weather becomes a factor.