An exciting second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh starts on August 30, 2024, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams showed their potential in the first Test, with the series level.
Team Overview
Pakistan:
Pakistan’s batting unit is very strong, featuring world-class Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, and Imam-ul-Haq, all of whom have looked solid. The pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, along with the other bowlers, can be a potent force on any surface.
Bangladesh:
Bangladesh’s batting group includes talented players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, and Mushfiqur Rahim, who can all score runs in a flashy way. The spin bowlers, led by Shakib Al Hasan, all play to their inherent advantage.
Key Players
Pakistan:
Babar Azam: Pakistan’s most significant asset will likely remain the world’s best-ranked batter.
Shaheen Afridi: The left-arm pacer who swings the ball can be a match-winner.
Naseem Shah: The young fast bowler looks promising.
Bangladesh:
Shakib Al Hasan: The top all-rounder in the squad is also Bangladesh’s most experienced player as a critical player in batting and bowling.
Najmul Hossain Shanto: The young opener is in great form.
Mushfiqur Rahim: The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman is an important batter for the Bangladesh batting order.
Head to Head in Test Match Cricket
So far, the two teams have met in 14 Test matches, and Pakistan has won 12 of those matches, with only ONE test match ending in a draw. Bangladesh has an opportunity to win and make history, as they are one-up in Kenya.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is often reliable for batting, but it appears this pitch will assist pace bowlers, particularly in the first innings.
Match Prediction
Pakistan is likely to start favourites with a solid squad and home advantage. However, judges have demonstrated that Pakistan can be competitive against any team. A significant portion of this is down to the players’ performances throughout the series; it comes down to who can perform better on the critical stage.
Probable Playing XIs Pakistan:
Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali
Bangladesh:
Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Live Streaming:
India: No TV channel will broadcast this series
Pakistan: ASports, Ten Sports and Tamasha TV (App)
Match details:
The second Test of a three-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played on August 30 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 10:30 am (PST), 11:00 (IST) and 5:30 am (GMT)
Match Scenarios
Pakistan can win comfortably if it posts impressive runs with the bat and takes wickets regularly with its bowlers. Bangladesh can cause an upset. If Bangladesh can bat responsibly and the USA bowlers can take wickets at crucial times, an upset would be possible.
It should be a close game based on the strengths of both teams, with a competitive game looking like a possibility. The second Domain Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh should provide an entertaining match. Ultimately, it all comes down to which team can perform better at the critical stages: batting, bowling, and fielding.
