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

KHUD vs CHAD Match Prediction & Analysis

Khulna Division and Chattogram Division will lock horns in the 11th match of the 2026 National Cricket League on Sunday, 18th October. The venue for this match is Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and the scheduled start time is 9:00 IST. 

Khulna Division and Chattogram Division both will be ready to get full points in the National Cricket League, which is a first-class domestic league in Bangladesh. Both teams have one victory and one draw in the first two games. Both teams would look for a victory for different reasons. 

Standings: Khulna Division are standing at second spot with 11 points and Chattogram Division are placed at top spot with 11 points. 

H2H history: Khulna Division have defeated Chattogram Division four out of five times. Chattogram emerged victorious in one game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Khulna Division Preview

Khulna Division head into the contest after drawing their most recent match against Rajshahi Division. They posted 484 runs in the first innings, with Mahedi Hasan leading the charge with a brilliant 104, while Kalam Siddiki Aleen contributed 91 and Samiun Basir Ratul scored 57. With the ball, Mahedi was the standout performer, claiming six wickets as Rajshahi were bowled out for 119 in their first innings. However, Rajshahi fought back in the second innings, reaching 500/9 before the match ended in a draw. Khulna will look to build on their strong batting performance while aiming to convert their promising position into another outright victory. 

In their opening match, Khulna registered a commanding innings-and-135-run victory over Barishal Division. Batting first, they scored 426 runs, with Kalam Siddiki Aleen top-scoring with 92, while Mohammad Mithun added 89 and Afif Hossain contributed 50. With the ball, Sofor Ali and Sheikh Paevez Jibon played key roles in dismantling Barishal's batting lineup. Barishal were bowled out for 94 in their first innings and managed only 197 in the second, handing Khulna a comprehensive victory. Sofor Ali was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. 

Kalam Siddiki Aleen has been one of Khulna's most consistent batters in the 2026 National Cricket League, accumulating 183 runs across the opening two matches. Mahedi Hasan has also made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring 104 against Rajshahi, while Mohammad Mithun remains an important figure in the middle order. With the ball, Mahedi Hasan has been among Khulna's leading wicket-takers, taking six wickets in the first innings against Rajshahi. Sofor Ali and Sheikh Paevez Jibon have also delivered important contributions with the ball. Khulna will look to maintain their batting consistency and take wickets at regular intervals to secure another victory in the competition.

Khulna Division Predicted Playing XI:

Anamul Haque, Azizul Hakim, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Mohammad Mithun, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Sofor Ali, Abdul Halim, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Chattogram Division Preview

Chattogram Division enter the contest on the back of an emphatic innings-and-one-run victory over Barishal Division in their most recent match. Batting first, Chattogram piled up 576 runs, with Sadikur Rahman leading the charge with an impressive 149. Irfan Shukkur also scored a century, making 112, while Shahadat Hossain Dipu contributed 109 and Parvez Hossain Emon added 74. With the ball, Hasan Murad was the standout performer, claiming four wickets in Barishal's first innings as they were bowled out for 282. Barishal managed 293 in their second innings, but Chattogram secured a comprehensive victory after establishing a substantial first-innings lead. 

In their opening match, Chattogram drew against Rajshahi Division after posting 393 runs in the first innings. Sadikur Rahman top-scored with 115, while Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored 105 and Irfan Shukkur contributed 86. With the ball, Hasan Murad claimed four wickets in Rajshahi's first innings, while Enamul Hoque Ashiq picked up three. Rajshahi scored 364 in their first innings and reached 224/8 in the second before the match ended in a draw. Chattogram will take confidence from their strong batting performances and their ability to secure an outright victory in the second round. 

Sadikur Rahman has been Chattogram's leading run-scorer in the 2026 National Cricket League, accumulating 264 runs across the opening two matches. Irfan Shukkur has also been in excellent form, scoring 198 runs, while Mahmudul Hasan Joy has contributed 162. With the ball, Hasan Murad has been their leading wicket-taking threat, claiming seven wickets against Rajshahi and four against Barishal in their respective first innings. Enamul Hoque Ashiq has also contributed with important breakthroughs. Chattogram will look to maintain their impressive batting form and continue taking wickets at crucial moments as they aim to register another victory in the competition. 

Chattogram Division Predicted Playing XI:

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Sadikur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Yasir Ali, Irfan Sukkur, Ahmed Sharif, Ashraful Hasan Rohan, Md Rubel, Hasan Murad, Enamul Hoque Ashiq

Weather Conditions

The weather at Sylhet on 18th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C, along with a 25% chance of rain and north winds at 6 kph. 

KHUD vs CHAD Pitch Report

The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is good for batting. It generally offers good conditions for batting in four-day cricket, with first-innings totals often reaching the 300-run mark. Pitch will get slow later in the game but it will be a good track to bat on during the first two days. If a team manages to cross 400 runs in the first innings, they will increase their chances of winning.  

Score prediction: 

If Khulna bat first - 300-320 runs 

If Chattogram bat first - 240-250 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five Men’s First-Class matches at this venue, chasing teams have won two games, indicating that batting fourth can be challenging. The surface is expected to deteriorate as the match progresses, with cracks opening up and offering greater assistance to spinners on the final day. Batters will need to show patience and adapt to the changing conditions to chase down a target successfully. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while batting first and may prefer to set a competitive total in this fixture.

Toss Prediction: Khulna to win the coin toss.