Preview:
Bangladesh made history by defeating Pakistan by ten wickets in the first Test in Rawalpindi, marking their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan - Reddy Anna. With momentum on their side, Bangladesh will be eager to secure a historic series win as they head into the second and final Test. Meanwhile, Pakistan, reeling from the defeat, will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance to level the series.
The second Test is set to begin on August 30 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. All eyes will be on this thrilling contest as both teams vie for supremacy.
Probable Playing XI:
Pakistan:
Saim Ayub
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
Babar Azam
Abrar Ahmed
Naseem Shah
Agha Salman
Shan Masood (C)
Saud Shakeel (VC)
Khurram Shahzad
Mir Hamza
Mohammad Ali
Bench:
Shaheen Afridi
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Kamran Ghulam
Abdullah Shafique
Mohammad Huraira
Aamer Jamal
Bangladesh:
Liton Das (wk)
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C)
Shakib Al Hasan
Shoriful Islam
Zakir Hasan
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mominul Haque
Hasan Mahmud
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Taijul Islam
Nahid Rana
Bench:
Taskin Ahmed
Shadman Islam
Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Nayeem Hasan
Khaled Ahmed
Injury and Availability News:
Pakistan has announced a 12-member squad for the second Test, with a notable omission being senior pacer Shaheen Afridi, who has struggled for form. Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza have been brought back into the squad, aiming to strengthen the bowling attack.
Pitch Report:
The second Test will be played on the same Rawalpindi pitch as the first. While there was initial excitement about the grass cover favoring pacers, the pitch turned out to be a typical Rawalpindi wicket, favoring batsmen for the first three days before breaking up to assist spinners. Expect similar conditions in this match.
Pace Bowling: 35%
Spin Bowling: 65%
Batting Pitch: 70%
Average Score: 450
Bowling Pitch: 30%
Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Top Player Picks: Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Rizwan, Liton Das.
Key Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Naseem Shah.
All-rounder Picks: Shakib Al Hasan, Agha Salman.
With everything on the line, expect a closely fought contest as Bangladesh looks to make history, and Pakistan aims to bounce back.
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