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

KHUD vs RAJD Match Prediction & Analysis

Khulna Division will face Rajshahi Division at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur in the seventh match of the National Cricket League 2026/27.

Khulna Division currently sit at the top of the points table with nine points from one match, having secured a win in their opening game. Rajshahi Division are fifth with two points after their first match ended in a draw.

In their last five matches, Khulna Division have won one, lost one and played out three draws. Rajshahi Division, meanwhile, have won one, lost two and drawn two of their last five matches.

In the last five head-to-head meetings, Khulna Division have won three matches, Rajshahi Division have won one, while one match ended in a draw.

Khulna Division's last match against Barishal Division ended in an innings and 135-run victory. Rajshahi Division's previous match against Chattogram Division ended in a draw.

Khulna Division will look to continue their winning momentum, while Rajshahi Division will aim to secure their first win of the season.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Khulna Division Preview

Khulna Division's previous match against Barishal Division ended in an innings and 135-run victory. Khulna posted 426 in their first innings, before bowling Barishal out for 94 and 197.

With the bat, Kalam Siddiki top-scored with 92 off 168 balls, while Mohammad Mithun added 89 off 126 deliveries. Afif Hossain contributed 50 off 101 balls, and Nurul Hasan scored 47 off 54 balls. Sofor Ali also remained unbeaten on 29.

With the ball, Mehedi Hasan Rana was the standout bowler in the first innings, taking 3/25 from seven overs, while Sofor Ali and Abdul Halim claimed two wickets each. Sheikh Paevez Jibon also picked up three wickets for 10 runs in 3.4 overs. In the second innings, Sofor Ali took 4/31 from 13.1 overs, Sheikh Paevez Jibon claimed 3/61 from 18 overs, and Samiun Basir took 2/55. Afif Hossain also picked up one wicket.

Khulna Division will take confidence from their dominant performance in the previous match, with strong contributions from both their batting and bowling units. They will look to carry that momentum into this contest and build on their winning start.

Key Players: Kalam Siddiki, Sofor Ali, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Khulna Division Predicted Playing XI:

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

Rajshahi Division Preview

Rajshahi Division's previous match against Chattogram Division ended in a draw. Rajshahi posted 364 in their first innings, while Chattogram replied with 393. Rajshahi then reached 224/8 in their second innings before the match ended without a result.

With the bat, Habibur Rahman Sohan top-scored with 75 off 112 balls in the first innings, while Sabbir Hosan added 71 off 96 deliveries. Nayeem Ahmed scored 45 off 89 balls in the first innings and followed it with 47 off 67 balls in the second innings. Sabbir Rahman also contributed 35 off 38 balls in the first innings before scoring 51 off 112 deliveries in the second innings. 

With the ball, SM Meherob claimed four wickets for 94 runs from 28 overs in the first innings. Sunzamul Islam and Nihaduzzaman picked up two wickets each, while Shafiqul Islam and Ali Mohammad Walid took one wicket apiece. In the second innings, Rajshahi Division did not bowl. 

Rajshahi Division will take confidence from their batting contributions in both innings but will need greater consistency from their bowling attack. They will look to produce a stronger all-round performance and secure their first win of the season.

Key Players: Habibur Rahman Sohan, Nayeem Ahmed, SM Meherob

Rajshahi Division Predicted Playing XI:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Sabbir Hosan, Nayeem Ahmed, Pritom Kumar (C/WK), Sabbir Rahman, SM Meherob, Shakhir Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Nihaduzzaman, Ali Mohammad Walid, Shafiqul Islam

Weather Conditions

The weather in Mirpur is expected to remain mostly sunny and clear from October 10 to 13, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 35°C. Humidity will stay around 54% to 75%, while light winds of 2-5 mph are expected. With no significant rain forecast during the daytime, uninterrupted play is likely throughout the four days.

KHUD vs RAJD Pitch Report

The surface at Shere Bangla National Stadium is expected to offer moderate scoring conditions in the longer format. The average first-innings score at the venue is 328, which drops to 308 in the second innings before falling further to 242 in the third innings and 172 in the fourth, suggesting that batting becomes increasingly difficult as the match progresses. The only National Cricket League match played at the ground this season also ended in a draw, with Rangpur Division scoring 340 in the 1st innings.

Score Prediction

If Khulna Division bat first: 300-340 runs
If Rajshahi Division bat first: 290-330 runs

Toss: To Bat

Teams batting first have won 15 of the 30 Tests at Shere Bangla National Stadium, compared to 12 wins for teams bowling first, giving a slight advantage to sides setting the target. The only NCL match at the venue this season saw Dhaka Division choose to bowl first and the game ended in a draw. 

Khulna Division, meanwhile, won their opening match after batting first against Barishal Division, making their approach of setting a target a successful one so far this season. With conditions likely to become tougher as the match progresses, the captain winning the toss is likely to prefer batting first.

Toss Prediction: Khulna Division to win the toss.