Bengal vs Chandigarh, SMAT, 2026, Today Match Prediction

BGL vs cdg Match Prediction & Analysis

The 32th match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 will be played between Bengal and Chandigarh. The match will be played on November 16, Monday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Bengal suffered a defeat by 19 runs at the Wankhede Stadium itself in their opening game of the tournament. The Abhimanyu Easwaran led side failed to chase 185 despite bowling well in the first innings.

Meanwhile Chandigarh is off to a flyer, winning a low scoring thriller vs Baroda. Chasing 149 runs, Chandigarh just crossed the line with a ball to spare and won by 3 wickets.

In terms of head-to-head records between the two teams, either team has won once. Chandigarh won in 2022 whereas Bengal won in 2024.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bengal Preview

Bengal began their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with a competitive showing against Karnataka at the Wankhede, though they ultimately fell short by 19 runs while chasing 185. 

Sayan Ghosh was the pick of the bowlers, returning excellent figures of 4 for 28, while Pradipta Pramanik claimed 2 for 19 and Mukesh Kumar also took two wickets.

With the bat, Sudip Kumar Gharami led the way with a well-compiled 65, and Shahbaz Ahmed contributed a valuable 56 as they fought hard in the chase, still they faltered. 

Despite the early loss, the bowling attack showed real quality and the middle-order contributions offered encouragement. Bengal will look to tighten their batting starts and convert these individual efforts into a winning total when they face Chandigarh next.

Bengal Predicted Playing XI:

Abhishek Porel (WK), Karan Lal, Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Sudip Kumar Gharami, Rishabh Chaudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shakir Gandhi, Pradipta Pramanik, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Sayan Ghosh.

Chandigarh Preview

Chandigarh made a winning start to their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, chasing down Baroda’s 148 with three wickets and one ball to spare in a tense finish. 

Captain Shivam Bhambri was the standout performer, scoring a composed 45 and also taking a wicket, earning Player of the Match honours. Arjun Azad contributed a brisk 26 at the top, while Aarush Bhandari added a useful 26 in the middle order.

With the ball, Bhagmender Lather claimed 2 early wickets, and Chiragvir Dhindsa bowled tightly for his one wicket at an economy of under three. Sandeep Sharma and Bhambri also picked up a wicket each. 

The victory gives Chandigarh four points and a healthy net run rate boost. They will look to carry this confidence into their next outing against Bengal, relying on the same all-round contributions that delivered their opening success.

Chandigarh Predicted Playing XI:

Manan Vohra, Arjun Azad, Shivam Bhambri (C), Aarush Bhandari (WK), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Chiragvir Dindsa, Bhagmender Lather, Jagjit Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Rohit Dhanda.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast is going to be clear to mostly sunny or partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will be around 30-33°C in the afternoon, easing slightly towards the evening. There is no threat of rain whatsoever with less than 5% chances of rain.

BGL vs cdg Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede is generally batting-friendly with good bounce and true carry. Pacers can get some early movement with the new ball, but once batters settle the surface plays well for stroke-making. Short boundaries and a fast outfield help high scoring. Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs.

Toss: To Bowl

The captain who win the toss would want to bowl first. It's an evening game and there is likely to be some moisture that should help the bowlers early on. Last time, Jharkhand while chasing at the venue.