(03 Sept) PAK vs BAN 2nd Test DAY 5: The ongoing 2nd Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is in jeopardy due to the threat of rain on the final day. The weather forecast for Rawalpindi predicts rain on September 3, which poses a challenge for both teams. Here we are with the Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Expected Rain Interruption, and Full Weather Report of Rawalpindi Today.
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Pakistan remains cautiously optimistic despite Bangladesh being in a favorable position in the Test match. Bangladesh requires only 143 runs to win the series and has all 10 wickets in hand. They will be hoping for the rain to clear as soon as possible, but that alone won’t guarantee a resumption of play.
Historically, it has taken a considerable amount of time to make the Rawalpindi Stadium fit for play after rain, so the grounds staff will need to be vigilant and ready to act swiftly if the weather improves.
The match began with Bangladesh winning the toss and opting to field first, inviting Pakistan to bat. Pakistan did not have a strong start, but steady innings from Saim Ayub and Shan Masood helped stabilize their innings. A well-played fifty by Agha Salman lower down the order guided Pakistan to a respectable first-innings total of 274.
While Pakistan’s batting was average, their bowling performance was exceptional. In the absence of key bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi, Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza stepped up, reducing Bangladesh to 26 for 6. However, experienced campaigners Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz mounted a crucial recovery for Bangladesh. Thanks to their outstanding efforts, Bangladesh finished just 12 runs short of Pakistan’s total in the first innings.
Watching Litton Das to bat on that surface seemed like the surface was very handy for batting but no, it wasn’t that good. Pakistan lost their two wickets in the span of just 3.4 overs at the end of DAY 3.
Pakistan’s performance in the second innings was below par, following an average showing in the first innings. The top six Pakistani batters managed to score only 64 runs combined. However, a determined effort from Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman helped them set a target of 184 for Bangladesh to chase.
When Bangladesh came out to bat, they attacked the Pakistani bowlers from the outset, quickly reaching 42 runs in just 7 overs without losing a wicket. It was at that moment when the two umpires conferred and decided that it was too dark to continue. The outcome of the match now hinges on the weather conditions in Rawalpindi today.
Let’s take a look at the Rawalpindi Weather Forecast, Expected Rain Interruption, and Full Weather Report of Rawalpindi Today:
PAK vs BAN DAY 5: Rawalpindi Weather Forecast
The PAK vs BAN second Test is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. It is been raining since the evening in Rawalpindi which implies that the ground will be wet and too much work for the groundsmen.
The temperature of Rawalpindi is expected to stay around 26°C and the wind will gust to the East with an average speed of 15kph.
Rawalpindi Weather Forecast and Rain Prediction
There is quite a high chance of rain during the first session. Over 90% rain chances till 11 AM and then the rain might reduce. It is expected that Rawalpindi weather may clear around 3 PM and then there are chances of some cricket action in the last session.
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