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

MYM-DIV vs RAND Match Prediction & Analysis

Mymensingh Division will lock horns with Rangpur Division at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Academy Ground, in the sixth match of the National Cricket League 2026.

Both teams have two points from one match each, with Mymensingh Division placed fourth and Rangpur Division seventh in the points table. Both sides are yet to register a win or defeat this season after their opening matches ended in draws.

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

In the last five head-to-head meetings, Rangpur Division have won one match, while four encounters have ended in draws.

Mymensingh Division's last match against Sylhet Division ended in a draw. Rangpur Division also played out a draw against Dhaka Division in their previous outing.

Mymensingh Division will aim for their first win of the season, while Rangpur Division will look to build on their stronger recent record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mymensingh Division Preview

Mymensingh Division's previous match against Sylhet Division ended in a draw. Mymensingh posted 311 in their first innings before Sylhet replied with 327. Mymensingh then scored 372/6 in their second innings before the match ended without a result.

With the bat, Mahfijul Islam was the standout performer, scoring 70 off 135 balls in the first innings and following it up with an unbeaten 100 off 197 deliveries in the second innings. Abdul Mazid contributed 46 in the first innings and 87 in the second, while Ariful Islam scored 28 and 72 respectively. Abu Hider also made a quick 58 off 77 balls in the first innings.

With the ball, Azijul Hakim Rony took 4/79 from 33 overs and Rakibul Hasan claimed 3/96 from 39 overs in the first innings. Asadullah Galib also picked up 2/60 from 17 overs, while Rizan Hossan took one wicket. Mymensingh did not bowl in a second innings as Sylhet were bowled out for 327 and Mymensingh's second innings followed.

Mymensingh Division will take confidence from their strong batting display, particularly their second-innings total of 372/6. They will look to carry that momentum into this contest and register their first win of the season.

Key Players: Mahfijul Islam, Azijul Hakim Rony, Rakibul Hasan

Mymensingh Division Predicted Playing XI:

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

Rangpur Division Preview

Rangpur Division's previous match against Dhaka Division ended in a draw. Rangpur posted 340 in their first innings before being bowled out for 149 in the second innings, while Dhaka finished on 9/0 while chasing 206.

With the bat, Chowdhury Md Rizwan top-scored with 75 off 156 balls in the first innings, while Mim Mosaddeak contributed 63 off 142 deliveries. Anik Sarker Shatu also made 50 off 126 balls, while Akbar Ali scored 64 off 132 balls in the second innings.

With the ball, Iqbal Hosen, Shadhin Islam and Abu Hasim took two wickets each in the first innings, while Mehedi Hasan and Alauddin Babu claimed one wicket apiece. Chowdhury Md Rizwan also picked up two wickets, making him another key contributor with the ball. In the second innings, Rangpur did not take any wickets as Dhaka finished on 9/0 while chasing 206.

Rangpur Division will take confidence from their strong first-innings batting display but will be disappointed with their collapse in the second innings. They will look to put together a more consistent performance with both bat and ball in their next outing.

Key Players: Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Akbar Ali, Abu Hasim

Rangpur Division Predicted Playing XI:

Anik Sarker Shatu, Mim Mosaddeak, Iqbal Hosen, Abdullah Al Mamun, Akbar Ali (c & wk), Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Mahmudul Hasan, Alauddin Babu, Abu Hasim, Mehedi Hasan, Shadhin Islam

Weather Conditions

Clear and sunny conditions are likely to dominate in Sylhet across the four days. The temperature is expected to stay between 33°C and 35°C, with humidity levels ranging from 54% to 58%. Winds will be light at around 2-3 mph, and with no rain forecast during the match, the teams should have ideal conditions for uninterrupted play. 

MYM-DIV vs RAND Pitch Report

The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is expected to offer moderate scoring conditions. The average first-innings score last season was 327, while teams averaged 286 runs in the second innings, suggesting that batters should find good conditions to score, particularly early in the match. Spinners were also highly effective at the venue, accounting for 62% of the wickets last season, so they could play a bigger role as the game progresses.

Score Prediction (1st innings)

If Mymensingh Division bat first: 300-340 runs
If Rangpur Division bat first: 290-330 runs

Toss: To Bat

The conditions are expected to remain good for batting during the first two days, making it a good opportunity for the toss winner to put runs on the board. Teams batting first also won one of the three matches last season, while the other two ended in draws. With the average first-innings score reaching 327, the captain winning the toss is likely to prefer batting first before the surface starts offering more assistance to spinners.

Toss Prediction: Mymensingh Division to win the toss.