The second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi got off to a soggy start on Friday, with persistent rain washing out the entire opening day. The match, which holds significant weight in the World Test Championship standings, now faces an uncertain future as the weather forecast remains unpredictable.
Bangladesh currently leads the two-match series 1-0 after a historic 10-wicket victory in the first Test at the same venue last week. Pakistan, struggling with their recent form, suffered an embarrassing collapse in the first Test, bowled out for a mere 146 in their second innings. This defeat added to their woes, as they have now lost four consecutive Test matches since Shan Masood took over as captain last year.
The team’s performance has been far from impressive, with their last home Test victory dating back to December 2021 against South Africa. Their subsequent matches against New Zealand and Australia ended in drawn results.
Pakistan’s struggles continued into the second Test, with the weather playing a major role. The persistent rain left the outfield submerged, forcing umpires to call off play at 12:05 p.m. local time.
With the weather situation uncertain, both teams and officials will be closely monitoring the forecast to see if any play is possible in the coming days. A win for Pakistan is crucial to salvage their World Test Championship campaign, while Bangladesh will be looking to secure a series victory.
