PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024, Rawalpindi Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The home team face a daunting task of beating a spirited Bangladesh outfit with the series on the line. Shan Masood will arguably have one of his toughest tests as Pakistan skipper in this match. Meanwhile, read below to check how the weather in Rawalpindi might play out for the PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024.
Pakistan are set to lock horns with Bangladesh in what is expected to be yet another fascinating contest in the Test series. The two-match Test series has become more interesting now with Pakistan losing the opening match of the series, much to everyone's surprise by 10 wickets. Bangladesh batters did a splendid job in the first innings, posting a total in excess of 500 runs (565 runs) and gaining a slender lead over Pakistan's 448/6. And that effort was well complemented by the bowlers, who bowled out the hosts for a paltry 146 in the second innings, thereby ensuring that the visiting team needed just 30 runs to take an unassailable series lead. And the inevitable happened with Bangladesh winning the match, piling more misery on Pakistan cricket with wounds from the T20 World Cup 2024 still fresh. PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: Pakistan Drops Shaheen Shah Afridi for Second Test Against Bangladesh.
Shan Masood and his men have been backed into a corner and now have no other choice but to win this match and ensure the series finishes 1-1. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is set to host this match as well. There was some rain on Day 1 of the PAK vs BAN 1st Test which lasted for almost one session but fortunately for cricket fans, there was no downpour after that. So how will the weather play out for the second Test? PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team Prediction, 2nd Test 2024: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi Weather Updates Live
A cloudy weather is expected in Rawalpindi at the start of the day with there being a forecast of thunderstorms at the start of play. The weather will remain cloudy and will improve as the day progresses. The temperature is set to hover between 23-28 degrees Celsius. The weather for the second and third days are likely to be sunny while there's a bit of thunderstorms expected on the fourth and fifth days.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is not expected to see much change than the first Test. The ball will move around a bit initially but batting will become easier as the day progresses. There would be something on this track for the spinners as well and Pakistan, after not having a specialist spinner for the first Test, have called upon the services of leggie Abrar Ahmed, who is expected to be inducted into the playing XI. The home team also will not have Shaheen Afridi for this Test match as he was dropped with Mir Hamza likely to take his place. Fans Used to Dry Pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, Pic Goes Viral Ahead of PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024.
Shan Masood and his men have been backed into a corner and now have no other choice but to win this match and ensure the series finishes 1-1. The loss was a big blow for the Pakistan with regard to their hopes of making it to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final but they will need to pick themselves up and pull off a turnaround to save themselves from a series loss.
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