(22 AUG) PAK vs BAN Day 2: Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test commenced yesterday and after half of the day getting dissolved due to the wet outfield, the game is well poised at this stage. This post reads PAK vs BAN Day 2 Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report.
The Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2024 features a two-match Test series, with both fixtures scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in northern Pakistan. The series kicked off yesterday, with Shan Masood’s Pakistan and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh facing each other, both fielding full-strength squads.
It was raining early in the morning at Rawalpindi. The outfield was wet at the scheduled time to start the match so the match officials delayed the toss. The coin was flipped at 2:00 PM and Shanto made the right call.
Pakistan were invited to bat first, and Bangladesh made an early impact. Hasan Mahmud struck first, dismissing Abdullah Shafique with just 3 runs on the board. Shortly after, Shoriful Islam removed Shan Masood with a controversial caught-behind decision.
Shoriful Islam continued his impressive spell by dismissing Babar Azam for a duck in his next over, leaving Pakistan reeling at 16 for 3. However, Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub built a resilient partnership, steering Pakistan towards a recovery.
Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub added 98 runs together before Ayub, having reached 56 individually, lost his focus and gave away his wicket just after the drinks break. Mohammad Rizwan then joined Shakeel, and the pair ensured there was no further damage during the extended half-hour of play.
At stumps, Pakistan had posted 158 runs for the loss of four wickets. However, with some green tinges still visible on the surface, batting on Day 2 could present significant challenges. Now, let’s take a look at the PAK vs BAN Day 2 Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report:
PAK vs BAN Day 2 Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction
The weather in Rawalpindi today is ideal for cricket. The groundsmen have had ample time to prepare the outfield, ensuring smooth play throughout the day. According to Weather.com, Rawalpindi will experience a sunny and humid day on August 22.
There is virtually no chance of rain today, allowing uninterrupted play on Day 2 of the PAK vs BAN first Test. A gentle breeze, with speeds around 13 KMPH, will blow towards the southwest.
PAK vs BAN Day 2 Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The pitch in Rawalpindi has a slight green tint, suggesting there will be swing on offer. Yesterday, the bowlers extracted ample movement from the surface, and a similar challenge is expected this morning. Pakistan’s batters will likely face some tough questions from the Bangladeshi bowlers early on.
However, the pitch tends to flatten out with careful play during the first hour, providing opportunities for a more stable innings. Pakistan will undoubtedly have a strategy in place to build a prolonged innings today.
READ: PAK vs BAN Day 2 Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report.
