<p><strong>England Vs Pakistan: 2nd Test | Day 1: </strong>Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test of England tour of Pakistan has been started on Friday, December 09 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. After their thrilling 74-run victory in the first Test, England are on a high and maintained that momentum into this match in Multan, and their efforts on the day reflected this. It was clear by watching the England batters early on that they intended to play aggressively in this game too as like the first test match. When England was batting, it was like watching a T20 game with the red ball.</p>



<p>Unlike the previous Test match, England struggled to manage their aggressive approach from the start.? They had a strong start, going 8 overs without losing a wicket and having 38 runs on the board already. However, a debutant superstar named Abrar Ahmed entered the action and took 7 wickets, shattering the core of England's batting order. Let?s take a brief review of the day 1-</p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">DON'T MISS:</mark> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2023-mini-auction-mumbai-indians-mi-can-bid-on-these-2-players/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IPL 2023 Mini Auction: Mumbai Indians (MI) can bid on these 2 Players</a></strong></p>



<h2><strong>England Vs Pakistan: 2nd Test | Day 1| Review</strong></h2>



<p>England got a decent push with around 5 runs per over from the very beginning of the innings. Babar, the Pakistani captain, gave the ball to newcomer Abrar Ahmed in the ninth over. In his very first over, he clean-bowled Zak Crawley by exploiting the space between bat and pad. That googly was a beauty.</p>



<p>Ben Duckett then took charge and quickly crossed the half-century. Ben Duckett, who was looking threatening, and Pope put together a 79-run partnership. Once again, the debutant took the wicket, this time it was Ben Duckett. Ollie Pope was able to get 50 runs and hit a few boundaries, however, he was brought down by a reverse sweep off an Abrar Ahmed delivery.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ben_duckett-741x1024.jpg" alt="England vs Pakistan | 2nd test review day 1" class="wp-image-98560" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ben Duckett smashed 63 off 49 (ECB)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Then, the mystery of the newcomer Abrar Ahmed completely astounded the English batsmen. Every single England player was having trouble finding the proper shot. At one point, England were 231 for 7 wickets down, and all seven wickets were in front of <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/abrar-ahmed-734459" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abrar Ahmed</a>'s name. Despite taking wickets, he was very expensive. He bowled 22 overs, allowing 114 runs in that time.?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/cricketpakcompk/status/1601195866060034050
</div></figure>



<p>All the English betters were throwing their bats and Mark Wood showed his class by hitting 8 boundaries and scoring 38 runs. Zahid Mahmood took the next 3 wickets and England were bundled out for 281.</p>



<p>Pakistan?s start was a bit gloomy when they lost Imam-Ul-Haq in the 3rd over. Abdullah Shafique was taken down when Pakistan were at 51 runs. Babar Azam hit a counter-attacking 61 not out as Pakistan reached 107/2 at stumps against England on the opening day of the second Test in Multan. However, Pakistan still trail England by 174 runs, with Saud Shakeel batting on 32, along with Babar.</p>



<h2><strong><strong>England Vs Pakistan: 2nd Test | Day 1| </strong>Scorecard</strong></h2>



<h4><strong>England 1st Innings- 281/10</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>BATTING</strong></td><td><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td><strong>B</strong></td><td><strong>4s</strong></td><td><strong>6s</strong></td><td><strong>SR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Zak Crawley&nbsp;</td><td>b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>19</td><td>37</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>51.35</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Duckett&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>63</td><td>49</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>128.57</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Pope </td><td>c Abdullah Shafique b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>60</td><td>61</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>98.36</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>8</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>72.72</td></tr><tr><td>Harry Brook&nbsp;</td><td>c Mohammad Nawaz b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>9</td><td>21</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>42.85</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Stokes (c)</td><td>b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>30</td><td>38</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>78.94</td></tr><tr><td>Will Jacks&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>31</td><td>44</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>70.45</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>c Mohammad Nawaz b Zahid Mahmood</td><td>5</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>35.71</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Wood&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>36</td><td>27</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Jack Leach&nbsp;</td><td>b Zahid Mahmood</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson&nbsp;</td><td>b Zahid Mahmood</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>BOWLING</strong></td><td><strong>O</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>ECON</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>0</td><td>4.00</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Ali</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>29</td><td>0</td><td>4.83</td></tr><tr><td>Abrar Ahmed</td><td>22</td><td>1</td><td>114</td><td>7</td><td>5.18</td></tr><tr><td>Zahid Mahmood</td><td>7.4</td><td>0</td><td>63</td><td>3</td><td>8.21</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nawaz</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>46</td><td>0</td><td>3.83</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h4><strong>Pakistan 1st innings- 107/2</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>BATTING</strong></td><td><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td><strong>B</strong></td><td><strong>4s</strong></td><td><strong>6s</strong></td><td><strong>SR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Abdullah Shafique&nbsp;</td><td>c Pope b Leach</td><td>14</td><td>44</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>31.81</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>c Pope b Anderson</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>not out</td><td>61</td><td>76</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>80.26</td></tr><tr><td>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>32</td><td>46</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>69.56</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>BOWLING</strong></td><td><strong>O</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>ECON</strong></td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2.00</td></tr><tr><td>Jack Leach</td><td>12</td><td>3</td><td>44</td><td>1</td><td>3.66</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Wood</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>0</td><td>5.00</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>0</td><td>3.50</td></tr><tr><td>Will Jacks</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>4.50</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">READ MORE:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2023-start-date-revealed-ipl-2023-likely-to-start-on-april-1st-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></mark><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2023-start-date-revealed-ipl-2023-likely-to-start-on-april-1st-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IPL 2023 start date revealed? IPL 2023 likely to start on April 1st: Reports</a></strong></p>



<p><mark style="background-color:#ddfbef" class="has-inline-color">Visit?<strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC CRICKET SCHEDULE</a></strong>?for more cricketing updates.</mark></p>

England Vs Pakistan: 2nd Test | Day 1| Review, Scorecard.

england-vs-pakistan-2nd-test-day-1-review-scorecard

<p>IRE vs PAK: <a href="https://cricketireland.ie" data-type="link" data-id="https://cricketireland.ie">Ireland</a> and Pakistan are currently locking horns with each other in the three-match T20I series. The series between the teams kick-started on Friday (10th May) and it was a disappointing result for them as they faced a thrashing loss in the first game and received of lot of criticism.?</p>



<p>The focus now shifts towards the second IRE vs PAK game. The match will be played on Sunday (12th May). The Pakistan team would be keen to make a comeback otherwise it would mean a series loss for them. They would be eager to produce a dominant performance, proving their prowess.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs PAK: 2 changes that Pakistan can make for the second T20I after loss in the first game</h2>



<p>Going into the second IRE vs PAK game, Pakistan can look to make a few changes in the team. This might allow them to get the combination right and stage a comeback. As the second game is just around the corner, we can look at 2 changes that Pakistan can make for the second T20I after the loss in the first game.</p>



<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ireland-defeat-pakistan-for-the-very-first-time-in-t20i-cricket-and-go-up-by-1-0-in-the-series-pakistan-vs-ireland-1st-t20i-highlights/" data-type="post" data-id="133955">Ireland defeat Pakistan for the very first time in T20I Cricket and go up by 1-0 in the series | Pakistan vs Ireland 1st T20I Highlights</a></p>



<p><strong>Mohammad Amir in place of Abbas Afridi</strong>?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Mohammad-Amir-1024x690.jpg" alt="PAK vs IRE: Mohammad Amir is unlikely to play in the Ireland?series" class="wp-image-133893" /></figure>



<p>Mohammad Amir missed the first IRE vs PAK game due to visa issues. The pacer, however, has joined the team ahead of the second game and will be available for the game. He is likely to replace Abbas Afridi in the XI. Afridi although picked two wickets in the game was experienced. With Amir being a seasoned campaigner, it will allow the team to have a threatening bowling lineup and he along with Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah can dominate the opposition.?</p>



<p><strong>Abrar Ahmed in place of Shadab Khan?</strong></p>



<p>Shadab Khan has been struggling with both bat and ball for Pakistan for a while now. He had a horrible outing in the first IRE vs PAK game as well. The leg-spinner gave away 54 runs in his 4 overs and bagged a golden duck with the bat. Pakistan are struggling with their spin department and including Abrar Ahmed in the team might change the fortunes for them. Abrar being a mystery spinner could be handy in the middle.&nbsp;</p>

IRE vs PAK: 2 changes that Pakistan can make for the second T20I after loss in the first game

ire-vs-pak-2-changes-that-pakistan-can-make-for-the-second-t20i-after-loss-in-the-first-game

<p><strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/">PAK vs BAN:</a></strong> Pakistan will be playing their first <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series </a>since the group exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. They will be hosting <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bangladesh-squad-announced-for-pakistan-tour-2024-pak-vs-ban-test-series-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bangladesh-squad-announced-for-pakistan-tour-2024-pak-vs-ban-test-series-2024/">Bangladesh </a>for a two-match Test series. This PAK vs BAN series will begin with the first game to be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on August 21.</p>



<p>Shan Masood will be back as the captain, while Saud Shakeel has been given the responsibility to assist him as vice-captain. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan </a>are in the mix for qualifying for a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.</p>



<p>They are placed fifth on the table after losing the Test <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series </a>against Australia 0-3 last year. However, they will be playing nine Test matches in the coming few months. Seven of them are home matches, which gives Pakistan a chance to do well and move up on the WTC table.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs BAN: Pakistan release Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam release ahead of the first Test</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Abrar-Ahmed-PAK-vs-BAN-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-145746" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan </a>have picked up a pace-heavy attack, and now they have released spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam from the squad. It indicates the plan of the hosts, as they are looking to go with an all-out pace heavy bowling attack in the first test.</p>



<p>Abrar and Kamran will join <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan </a>Shaheens for the second four-day clash against Bangladesh A. This four-day match will take place on August 20 in Islamabad. The first four-day game ended in a draw. Abrar has been in and out of the team for a while now but hasn't gotten many chances to play.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB/status/1824746504038363136
</div></figure>



<p>Hence, the Pakistani management wants to give the spinner sufficient time, which he can get by playing the game against Bangladesh A. On the other hand, Kamran will be leading <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan </a>Shaheens in this game. These two will join the team ahead of the second PAK vs BAN Test in Lahore. The second PAK vs BAN game will start on August 30.</p>



<p>A number of players like Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/mir-hamza-556684" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/mir-hamza-556684">Mir Hamza</a>, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, and Saim Ayub, who were part of the first four-day game, have now joined the team. Hence, to compensate, Abrar and Kamran have joined Shaheens with Imam Ul Haq, Ali Zaryab, Niaz Khan, Qasim Akram, Mohammad Awais Anwar, Sharoon Siraj, and Rohail Nazir.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bangladesh-squad-announced-for-pakistan-tour-2024-pak-vs-ban-test-series-2024/"> Bangladesh Squad Announced For Pakistan Tour 2024 | PAK vs BAN Test Series 2024</a></strong></p>

PAK vs BAN: Pakistan Opt for an All-Out Pace attack in 1st Test vs BAN; Release Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and batter Kamran Ghulam

pak-vs-ban-pakistan-opt-for-an-all-out-pace-attack-in-1st-test-vs-ban-release-mystery-spinner-abrar-ahmed-and-batter-kamran-ghulam

<p>PAK vs BAN: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> suffered an unexpected defeat in the first game as <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a> thrashed them by ten wickets to gain a 1-0 unassailable lead in the two-match Test series. Pakistan were favourites after the first inning, but they let the moment slip away, which was enough for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a>.</p>



<p>This was a historic win for the visitors, as they have never beaten <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> in Test cricket. These two teams will face off in the second Test starting on August 30 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. So, what do Pakistan need to do next to win a game as they have not won a single Test at home in nine attempts? In this article, we will talk about three changes that Pakistan need to make to win the second PAK vs BAN test.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs BAN: Three changes Pakistan should do in their playing XI to win the second Test</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Kamran Ghulam in for Agha Salman</h3>



<p>Agha Salman had horrible performances with bat and ball in the first PAK vs BAN clash. He scored 19 runs in two innings and gave away 145 runs in the game without a wicket. He couldn't perform as expected being an all-rounder.</p>



<p>That's where <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> should try. Kamran Ghulam, who is also a bowling all-rounder, brings in his left-arm spin to play. He is also a handy batter down the order. That will give Pakistan a better option in their spin bowling department.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Sarfaraz Ahmed in for Mohammad Ali</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Sarfaraz-Ahmed-PAK-vs-BAN-1024x532.jpg" alt="PAK vs BAN: 3 Changes Pakistan must do to win second Test in Rawalpindi" class="wp-image-146307" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs BAn</figcaption></figure>



<p>Pacer Mohammad Ali was also a bowler who had a horrible time in the game. He just took two wickets in the game and scored a duck with the bat. He looked toothless on the flat pitch, and conditions might be similar in the second <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-blame-game-starts-shan-masood-blames-poor-pitch-for-the-embarrassing-defeat-in-rawalpindi/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-blame-game-starts-shan-masood-blames-poor-pitch-for-the-embarrassing-defeat-in-rawalpindi/">PAK vs BAN </a>game.</p>



<p>So, that's why Pakistan should try to strengthen their batting more and bring in veteran keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed, which will give them a solid base in their batting department because he can play better than Agha Salman.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Abrar Ahmed in for Khurram Shahzad&nbsp;</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Abrar-Ahmed-PAK-vs-BAN-1-1024x532.jpg" alt="PAK vs BAN: 3 Changes Pakistan must do to win second Test in Rawalpindi" class="wp-image-146308" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs BAN </figcaption></figure>



<p>Khurram Shahzad looked good in patches and took 2/90 in the match, but it wasn't a great performance which could earn him a place in the second <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-blame-game-starts-shan-masood-blames-poor-pitch-for-the-embarrassing-defeat-in-rawalpindi/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-blame-game-starts-shan-masood-blames-poor-pitch-for-the-embarrassing-defeat-in-rawalpindi/">PAK vs BAN test</a>. The pitch might be more in favour of spinner in the coming game.</p>



<p>That's why <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> should bring back<a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrar_Ahmed_(Pakistani_cricketer)" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrar_Ahmed_(Pakistani_cricketer)"> Abrar Ahmed</a> in the second test. He can bowl a long spell and has an excellent record in Rawalpindi. He is a wicket-taker in the middle overs, which Pakistan lacked in the first PAK vs BAN Test.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-blame-game-starts-shan-masood-blames-poor-pitch-for-the-embarrassing-defeat-in-rawalpindi/">PAK vs BAN: Blame Game Starts; Shan Masood blames poor pitch for the embarrassing defeat in Rawalpindi</a></strong></p>

PAK vs BAN: 3 Changes Pakistan must do to win second Test in Rawalpindi

pak-vs-ban-3-changes-pakistan-must-do-to-win-second-test-in-rawalpindi

<p><strong>PAK vs BAN:</strong> Pakistan will be taking on Bangladesh for the second test at Rawalpindi after their initial humiliating loss in the first game. The first game saw many blunders at the end of the Pakistan team management as they failed to meet the demands of the pitch. <br> <br>Pakistan played with a new strategy of introducing an all-pace attack under the reign of head coach Jason Gillespie; however, the one that comprised Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/khurram-shahzad-681351">Khurram Shahzad</a>, and Mohammad Ali ended as a complete disaster as the Bangladeshis took on them, scoring 565 in their first inning. <br> <br>On the contrary, the Bangladeshi spinners played a major role in their success in the second innings as they ended the Pakistan innings before even a 150, thus winning the first-ever test. As a result, Pakistan has also brought back their red ball specialist spinner Abrar Ahmed for such a role while they have let go of their most experienced and ace bowler Shaheen. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-take-a-good-look-at-the-important-player-battles">Let's take a good look at the important player battles</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#babar-azam-vs-shoriful-islam">Babar Azam vs. Shoriful Islam </a></li><li class=""><a href="#mohammad-rizwan-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">Mohammad Rizwan vs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></li><li class=""><a href="#mushfiqur-rahim-vs-abrar-ahmed">Mushfiqur Rahim vs. Abrar Ahmed </a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-good-look-at-the-important-player-battles">Let's take a good look at the important player battles</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="babar-azam-vs-shoriful-islam">Babar Azam vs. Shoriful Islam </h3>



<p>The Pakistani legend has seen a major drop in his career ranking in the longest format as he slipped 6 positions to drop to the 9th spot from his 3rd previously held spot. Babar could not make use of the pitch, as he scored 0 and 22. <br> <br>Babar has often been seen suffering against left-arm seamers as their natural angle of shaping the ball away and often into him causes trouble to the batter, as Babar has a liking for being bowled out or LBW. Shoriful is the perfect blend of all qualities that will pose a major threat to the Pakistani legend. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mohammad-rizwan-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">Mohammad Rizwan vs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>



<p>Rizwan has emerged as Pakistan's only consistent performer with the bat for quite some time now, since when Babar has underperformed. Rizwan also emerged as Pakistan?s best batter in the 1st Test, as he contributed with a stunning 171* in the first and was the team?s only reliable batter to score a fifty in the next inning as well. <br> <br>However, the middle-order batter has often been seen struggling against spin, and Mehidy Miraz has been Bangladesh?s go-to spinner in wicket-taking situations even before the legendary Shakib Al-Hasan. If the track is the same as the first Rawalpindi test, Miraz will be an area of concern for the batter. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/eng-vs-sl-joe-root-enters-record-books-as-englands-joint-highest-centurion-in-test-cricket-at-the-end-of-1st-innings-at-stumps/"><strong> </strong>ENG vs. SL: Joe Root enters record books as England?s joint-highest centurion in Test cricket at the end of 1st innings at Stumps</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mushfiqur-rahim-vs-abrar-ahmed">Mushfiqur Rahim vs. Abrar Ahmed </h3>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Mushfiqur-vs-Abrar-min-1024x768.png" alt="" class="wp-image-146414" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mushfiqur Rahim v/s Abrar Ahmed (Image: Crictoday and x.com)</figcaption></figure>
</figure>



<p>Rahim is undoubtedly a Bangladesh legend, as he is their highest-ever run-getter in the format, and coming down the order, he often is the rescue man for Bangladesh or the perfect cherry on the cake of a good solid innings. His historic 191 will always remain an iconic innings for even the Pakistanis to remember. <br> <br>Now, with Abrar Ahmed brought back into the side, his leg-spin might be the only answer to the Bangladeshi wall. Often Mushfiqur has been seen struggling with leg-spin as he is very good to handle pace.<br></p>

PAK vs BAN: 3 Key Player Battles to Look At in the Second Test at Rawalpindi|

PAK vs BAN: 3 Key Player Battles to Look At in the Second Test at Rawalpindi

pak-vs-ban-3-key-player-battles-to-look-at-in-the-second-test-at-rawalpindi

India are again in the finals of another ICC Tournament. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IND vs AUS: INDIA Beat AUSTRALIA in SEMIFINAL; Enters the FINAL of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ind-vs-aus-india-beat-australia-in-semifinal-enters-the-final-of-icc-champions-trophy-2025

India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best.

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

watch-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-give-mouthful-to-kuldeep-yadav-for-his-fielding-blunder-during-icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-final-

Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

pak-vs-nz-babar-azam-dropped-salman-ali-agha-the-captain-as-pcb-unveil-pakistan-s-squad-for-the-new-zealand-series

With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head.

Rohit Sharma given strict orders on how to stop Travis Head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

rohit-sharma-given-strict-orders-on-how-to-stop-travis-head-in-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-final-

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team.

abrar ahmed