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The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is poised to begin on Friday (August 30) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Bangladesh taking a commanding 1-0 lead in the series.
Pakistan faces crucial challenge to avoid home series defeat
Under the astute captaincy of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh delivered a dominant performance in the first Test, clinching a decisive ten-wicket victory. This result has put them in an advantageous position to secure the series and make history. The upcoming match represents a crucial opportunity for Bangladesh to assert their dominance and seal a series win, an achievement that would mark a significant milestone for the team. For Pakistan, the stakes are high as they face a must-win situation to avoid the embarrassment of losing a home Test series to Bangladesh.
Test Stats and Records at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:
- Total Matches: 14
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 7
- Average 1st innings Score: 345
- Average 2nd innings Score: 413
- Average 3rd innings Score: 244
- Average 4th innings Score: 165
- Highest total recorded: 657/10 (101 Overs) by ENG vs PAK
- Lowest total recorded:139/10 (41 Overs) by WI vs PAK
- Highest score chased: 220/8 (83.5 Overs) By SL vs PAK
- Lowest score defended: 187/10 (62.2 Overs) By ZIM vs PAK
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Rawalpindi Weather Report:
From Friday to Tuesday in Rawalpindi, the weather will be quite varied. Friday will bring rain, with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 22°C. On Saturday, expect mostly sunny skies, with highs reaching 34°C and lows around 24°C. Sunday will be sunny, with temperatures climbing to 36°C during the day and dropping to 26°C at night. Scattered thunderstorms are forecasted for Monday, with temperatures fluctuating between 31°C and 23°C. Tuesday will see more scattered thunderstorms, with highs of 30°C and lows at 23°C.
Rawalpindi Pitch Report:
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is historically renowned for its pitches that tend to benefit batters. Historically, these pitches have provided favorable batting conditions. Nevertheless, the final characteristics of the pitch for the upcoming Test match will depend on various factors, including its preparation and the prevailing weather conditions leading up to the game. While the trends suggest that the pitch will likely be advantageous for batting, a clearer understanding of its nature will emerge as the match unfolds.
Head-to-head record between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Test cricket:
- Matches Played: 14
- Pakistan Wins: 12
- Bangladesh Wins: 1
- Drawn Matches: 1
- Pakistan’s Highest Total Against Bangladesh: 628
- Pakistan’s Lowest Total Against Bangladesh: 146
- Bangladesh’s Highest Total Against Pakistan: 565
- Bangladesh’s Lowest Total Against Pakistan: 87
Probable playing XI of both teams
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel (vc), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza.
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam.
