Chattogram Division vs Rajshahi Division, NCL, 2026, Today Match Prediction

CHAD vs RAJD Match Prediction & Analysis

Chattogram Division will host Rajshahi Division in the 4th match of the 2026 National Cricket League on Saturday, 3rd October. The venue for this match is Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram and the scheduled start time is 9:00 IST. 

Chattogram Division and Rajshahi Division both will kick off their campaign in the National Cricket League, which is a first-class domestic league in Bangladesh. Both teams would look for a victory for different reasons. 

H2H history: Chattogram Division have defeated Rajshahi Division four out of last five games in the National Cricket League. Overall, Rajshahi hold a 15-11 advantage in the National Cricket League.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chattogram Division Preview

Chattogram Division head into the 2026 campaign on the back of an impressive performance in the previous edition. They finished second in the 2025 National Cricket League table with five wins, one defeat and one no-result from seven matches. They were among the strongest sides throughout the competition and will look to carry that consistency into the new campaign.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy was one of Chattogram's leading performers with the bat last season, while Yasir Ali and Irfan Sukkur also made important contributions. Joy produced a memorable 127 against Rajshahi, while Yasir struck 129 in the same innings as Chattogram posted 401. With the ball, Nayeem Hasan was their leading wicket-taker with 27 wickets, while Md Ifran Hossain claimed 21 wickets. Chattogram will once again rely on their strong bowling attack and experienced batting unit as they target another competitive campaign in 2026.

Chattogram Division Predicted Playing XI:

Sadikur Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Irfan Sukkur, Nayeem Hasan, Ahmed Sharif, Hasan Murad, Mehedi Hasan, Fahad Hossian

Rajshahi Division Preview

Rajshahi Division head into the 2026 campaign looking to improve on their performance in the previous edition. They finished sixth in the 2025 National Cricket League table, recording two wins and three defeats, with two matches ending without a result. Despite an inconsistent campaign, Rajshahi produced several strong individual performances and will be hoping to convert those efforts into more consistent results in 2026.

Pritom Kumar was Rajshahi's leading run-scorer last season, finishing with 574 runs and ranking fourth among all batters in the tournament. Sunzamul Islam was another key contributor with both bat and ball, including a century against Dhaka. With the ball, Sunzamul Islam led their attack with 22 wickets, while the experienced Taijul Islam also played an important role. Rajshahi will look to their leading performers to provide greater consistency as they begin their 2026 campaign.

Rajshahi Division Predicted Playing XI:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Sabbir Hossain, Shafiqul Islam, Rahim Ahmed, Pritom Kumar, Sabbir Rahman, SM Meherob, Shakhir Hossain, Taijul Islam, Sujon Hawlader, Asaduzzaman Payel

Weather Conditions

The weather at Chattogram on 3rd October is expected to be sunny with a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C, along with a 15% chance of rain and north winds at 3 kph. 

CHAD vs RAJD Pitch Report

The surface at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, is generally good for batting in the early stages, with the pitch expected to offer plenty of assistance to batters before gradually becoming more helpful for bowlers as the game progresses. Spinners can come into play as the surface wears, while pacers may find movement with the new ball. The highest successful run-chase by Chattogram in an NCL match at the venue is 290, achieved against Rajshahi Division in 2023. In the 2024 Chattogram-Rajshahi game, Rajshahi were dismissed for 112 and 18 wickets fell on the opening day. 

Score prediction: 

If Chattogram bat first - 300-320 runs 

If Rajshahi bat first - 240-250 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five National Cricket League matches at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, teams batting first have won four times, while chasing sides have won just once. This suggests a clear advantage for teams setting a target at the venue, with batting conditions potentially becoming more challenging as the match progresses. 

Toss Prediction: Rajshahi to win the coin toss.