PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: Match Preview, Head to Heads, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details

As the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh approaches, the teams will head back to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the first Test was held. The second Test, promises to be an intriguing contest with both teams keen to make their mark. Pakistan, after a disappointing performance in the first Test, will be looking to bounce back strongly. Bangladesh, on the other hand, comes into the second Test with a lot of confidence after their comprehensive victory in the first match.

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: Match Details

Time: Aug 30 – Sept 3, 10:30 AM IST | 10 AM Local & 5 AM GMT

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Test cricket reflects a strong dominance by Pakistan. Since their first Test encounter in 2001, Pakistan has consistently outperformed Bangladesh.

In the early years, Pakistan’s dominance was clear. They won the inaugural series in Bangladesh 2-0 in 2001/02. During their 2003 tour to Bangladesh, Pakistan continued their winning streak with a 3-0 series victory. In subsequent series, including the 2011/12, 2015, and 2019/20 tours to Bangladesh, Pakistan maintained their superiority, securing series wins on each occasion.

Bangladesh’s only notable victories came in their home series. The most recent Test series before the current one was in 2021/22, where Pakistan won both matches against Bangladesh. In the first Test of the ongoing series in 2024, Bangladesh achieved a significant victory by 10 wickets, marking their first win over Pakistan in recent years.

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: Squad news

Pakistan

Pakistan may consider making adjustments to their bowling attack and possibly their batting order. Given the issues faced in the second innings of the first Test, where they struggled significantly, Pakistan might look to bring in a more attacking option or a fresh face in the bowling lineup. For instance, they could bring Abrar Ahmed into the squad to provide a different spin option or consider including Mir Hamza for additional pace.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, having won the first Test comprehensively, might opt to maintain their winning combination. However, if there are concerns over player fitness or if they wish to rotate players to keep them fresh, changes could be considered. They might bring in Khaled Ahmed for pace depth or Taijul Islam as an additional spin option if they want to adapt to different conditions.

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: Possible Playing Eleven

Pakistan

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad/Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali/Abrar Ahmed.

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has traditionally been known for its bowling-friendly conditions, particularly favoring pace bowlers. The pitch tends to offer good bounce and carry, which can be advantageous for fast bowlers. However, it can also provide enough support for spinners, though they generally play a secondary role compared to pacers.

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

In recent Tests, the average run per innings at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been 314, with a total of 147 wickets falling across these matches. Pacers have been notably successful, claiming 126 of these wickets, while spinners have taken 21. This distribution indicates that the pitch provides a clear advantage to fast bowlers, with their pace and movement making it challenging for batsmen to settle. Over the past five years, Pakistan has enjoyed significant success at this venue, winning 3 out of 3 Tests played. Bangladesh has yet to secure a victory at Rawalpindi in this period.

The toss has played a crucial role in determining match outcomes, with 80% of the toss winners opting to bat first. This choice reflects the pitch’s tendency to offer better batting conditions early on. Despite this, teams batting first have won only 50% of the matches, suggesting that while batting first can be advantageous, the pitch can still present challenges that make the game competitive. The weather forecast for the upcoming match is not yet available, but teams will need to stay adaptable to any changes in conditions that could impact pitch behavior.

Pak vs Ban 2nd Test 2024: LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details

The Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will not be live-streamed or live-telecasted in India.