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

MYM-DIV vs BARD Match Prediction & Analysis

Mymensingh Division and Barishal Division will lock horns in the 22nd match of the 2026 National Cricket League on Saturday, 7th November. The venue for this match is Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram and the scheduled start time is 9:00 IST. 

Mymensingh Division are coming off a tough defeat in the previous game, while Barishal Division are also under pressure after a winless campaign. Both teams would look for their maiden victory this weekend. 

H2H history: Mymensingh Division have won three out of last five games against Barishal Division. Barishal won their last game in 2022. Mymensingh won their previous three games including the victory last year. 

Standings: Mymensingh Division are standing at fifth place with eight points and Barishal Division are placed eighth with four points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mymensingh Division Preview

Mymensingh Division head into their upcoming clash against Barishal Division after suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Khulna Division in their previous fixture. Batting first, they were bundled out for just 108 runs before Khulna responded with 288. Mymensingh showed some fight in their second innings, scoring 319, but the opposition comfortably chased down the 140-run target. Their batting collapse in the first innings proved costly, and they will be keen to produce a more consistent performance against Barishal.

Mymensingh have endured a mixed campaign in the ongoing NCL 2026-27, with four draws and one defeat from five matches. They began their campaign with a drawn encounter against Sylhet Division and followed it up with stalemates against Rangpur Division, Dhaka Division and Chattogram Division. However, their latest defeat against Khulna has dented their momentum. Their batting unit has been relatively productive, but the bowling attack needs to deliver more consistently to turn competitive performances into victories.

Mahfijul Islam has been Mymensingh's standout batter, scoring 668 runs in five matches at an average of 83.50, including three centuries. He will be crucial to their chances of posting substantial totals. In the bowling department, Rakibul Hasan has led the attack with 15 wickets at an average of 41.87, while Abu Hasim has also contributed with 11 wickets at 26.91. Shuvagata Hom's experience and all-round abilities will further strengthen the side. 

Mymensingh Division Predicted Playing XI:

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

Barisal Division Preview

Barishal Division come into this fixture after playing out a draw against Dhaka Division in their previous encounter. Batting first, Barishal posted 315 runs, putting up a competitive total with contributions from their middle order. Dhaka responded with 251/5 before the match ended in a draw. Barishal will take confidence from their batting performance but need to improve their ability to take wickets and put opposition batters under sustained pressure.

Barishal have endured a difficult campaign, remaining winless after five matches, with two draws and three defeats. They began with a heavy innings-and-135-run defeat against Khulna Division before losing to Chattogram Division by an innings and one run. Their next fixture against Rajshahi Division also ended in an eight-wicket defeat. However, they managed to draw their subsequent matches against Rangpur and Dhaka. Their batting has shown signs of improvement, but the bowling unit needs to find greater consistency if they are to register their first victory of the competition.

Barishal's key players will be Fazle Mahmud and Ruyel Miah. Fazle's experience will be important in strengthening the batting order, while Ruyel has been among their leading bowling contributors, claiming 13 wickets at an average of 32.38. The bowling attack will also need support from the other seamers and spinners to put Mymensingh under pressure. Barishal will be hoping their experienced campaigners can deliver a more complete performance and help them secure their first win of the season.

Barisal Division Predicted Playing XI:

Iftakhar Hossain Ifti (c), Zawad Abrar, Rafsan Al Mahmud, Fazle Mahmud, Abdullah Shifat (wk), Hafizur Rahman, Moin Khan, Ruyel Miah, Kamrul Islam, Moinul Islam, Islamul Ahsan.

Weather Conditions

The weather at Chattogram on 7th November is expected to be cloudy with a high of 31°C and a low of 26°C, along with a 20% chance of rain and north winds at 11 kph. 

MYM-DIV vs BARD Pitch Report

The surface at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, generally offers good conditions for batting. However, the surface gets slower later in the game. Chattogram Division scored 393 runs in their opening-round match against Rajshahi Division, highlighting the potential for batters to post substantial totals. 

The highest successful run-chase in a National Cricket League match at this venue is 371, achieved by Khulna Division against Dhaka Division in 2019. During the ongoing competition, Chattogram lost nine wickets in a chase of 227 runs. Batting on the fourth day would be really tough with cracks opening. It offers good conditions for batting in four-day cricket, with first-innings totals often crossing the 300-run mark. 

Score prediction: 

If Mymensingh Division bat first - 300-320 runs 

If Barishal Division bat first - 240-250 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five men’s first-class matches at this venue, teams batting fourth have won twice, suggesting that chasing can be challenging. As the match progresses towards the final day, the surface is expected to deteriorate and offer greater assistance to spinners. The pitch provides good support to frontline spinners, who could play a decisive role in the latter stages. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while batting first and may prefer to post a strong first-innings total before their bowlers exploit the spin-friendly conditions.

Toss Prediction: Barishal Division to win the coin toss.