Heavy rain delayed the toss and eventually washed out the opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Both the teams remained in their hotels as the umpires – after consulting with the match referee – decided to inspect the ground once the rain stops, which the weather office said would be intermittent throughout the day.
This development was a setback for Pakistan, who are eager to level the two-match series after Bangladesh secured a 10-wicket win in the first Test, also held in Rawalpindi, on Sunday. That victory marked Bangladesh’s first-ever win over Pakistan in 14 Tests.
In squad news for Pakistan, pace star Shaheen Shah Afridi was left out of the 12-member team, as he preferred to spend time with his newborn son.
Live Updates
- Aug 30, 2024 12:45 PM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Bad news for Pakistan. Day 1 of the 2nd Test vs Bangladesh has been washed out due to persistent rain. If the 2nd Test ends in a draw, visitors Bangladesh will create history by winning the first-ever Test series vs Pakistan.
Persistent rain forces day one of the second Test to be called off 🌧️
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 30, 2024
See you tomorrow 🏏#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/N8TyPy7a7C
- PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: No official inspection since it is still raining at Rawalpindi. But at 1230 pm IST, the umpires will evaluate the pitch. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
- Aug 30, 2024 11:17 AM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Weather prediction doesn’t look promising for next 5 days in Rawalpindi. Scattered showers are predicted for Day 4 while there could be plenty of rain and possibly washout on Day 5.
- Aug 30, 2024 10:38 AM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Raining heavily in Rawalpindi at the moment. So sign of toss as yet.
Toss for the second Test has been delayed due to rain 🌧️
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 30, 2024
📍 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium #PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/IQS3QF0w62
- PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Bad news from Rawalpindi! It’s raining just before toss here on Friday. The toss is all set to be delayed. We will have to wait for the weather to clear.
- Aug 30, 2024 9:28 AM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has regained his fitness and should regain his place back in the playing 11 for the 2nd Test to replace Nahid Rana.
- Aug 30, 2024 9:04 AM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: Pakistan have lost 4 out of their last 5 Test matches, after going down by 10 wickets to Bangladesh in the 1st Test. Can the home side halt the losing run in Rawalpindi in the 2nd Test?
- Aug 30, 2024 8:31 AM ISTPAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: We could be in for another delayed start to the second Test as thunderstorms are predicted for Friday morning in Rawalpindi. Stay tuned to find out if toss will take place on time at 10am IST.
