PAK vs BAN Live Score: UPDATE
Sun out, covers Off; Rawalpindi set for a full day's play!
The current weather conditions in Rawalpindi indicate a promising day for uninterrupted cricket action. With the sun shining brightly and the covers completely removed from the pitch, it appears that play will commence on time.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: UPDATE
Facing a 0-1 deficit in the series, the onus is on Pakistan to deliver a strong performance if they hope to level the Test and avoid suffering a humiliating series loss on their home soil.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: UPDATE
The drainage facilities at the venue are not of the highest standard, which means the ground staff will face a challenging task to ensure that play can commence on time for the remaining days of the Test.
To compensate for the lost time, extra overs will be allocated for each of the remaining days, with a minimum of 98 overs scheduled per day.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: UPDATE
The opening day of the Test match was marred by heavy and persistent rain, as predicted by the weather forecast.
The downpour left the Pindi stadium's outfield saturated, with puddles of water making it unfit for any cricketing action. Consequently, the two umpires had a straightforward decision to make, calling off the day's play as early as the lunch break.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: Bangladesh eye history
Bangladesh are aiming to win only their third away series since gaining Test status in 2000, having beaten the West Indies (2009) and Zimbabwe (2021).
PAK vs BAN Live Score: No Afridi
Pakistan have left out pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from their 12-member squad, allowing him time to spend with his newly born son.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: Bangladesh lead series
Bangladesh's 10-wicket victory was their first in 14 Tests against Pakistan.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: Pakistan are desperate
Hosts Pakistan are desperate to square the two-match series after Bangladesh won the first Test, also in Rawalpindi, on Sunday.
PAK vs BAN Live Score: Rain washed out opening day
Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday.
"The first day's play has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield," Pakistan Cricket Board said.
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