New Delhi: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi weather report for Day 5: Pakistan will be hoping rain comes to their rescue as they stand on the verge of another humiliating defeat in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Bangladesh are on the cusp of a historic Test series victory as they are just 143 runs away from chasing down the target of 185 runs and securing a huge win in the 2nd Test.
Bangladesh stunned Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test of the two-match series at the same venue to record their first-ever Test win against the hosts and go 1-0 up. They are now in touching distance of pulling off a 2-0 series whitewash to embarrass Pakistan in their backyard. Asked to chase 185 runs in their 2nd innings, Bangladesh were 42/0 when rain stopped play in the final session on Day 4 of the 2nd Test between the two teams.
Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 31 and 9 runs respectively at the end of Day 4’s play. With only 143 runs left to win, will Bangladesh pull off a historic 2-0 Test series victory against Pakistan or will rain help the hosts avoid a defeat and force a draw?
Rawalpindi weather report for Day 5 of Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test:
As per weather.com, there is a 94% chance of rain playing spoilsport at the start of Day 5’s play which is 10 AM local time. Thunderstorms are also expected in Rawalpindi. However, the weather will improve significantly in the afternoon and there is less than a 25% chance of rain from 3 PM local time onwards.
The weather is expected to remain cloudy in the afternoon for a few hours but it is expected that Bangladesh will get more than enough time to chase down the target of 185 runs in their second innings on Day 5. The key for the visitors will be to keep wickets in hand as they approach the target.
Bangladesh close in on series win
Bangladesh are closing in on a historic series win against Pakistan as even a draw will see them clinch the two-match series 1-0. Pakistan were in a strong position in the Test match at one stage after reducing the visitors to 26/6 in their first innings. However, Liton Das’ brilliant 138-run knock helped Bangladesh stage a fightback and post 262 runs on the board in response to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 274 runs.
Young pacer Nahid Ran then ran riot with the ball during Pakistan’s second innings as he picked up a 4-wicket haul to help Bangladesh skittle out the hosts for 172 runs in their second innings. Pakistan could only set up a target of 185 runs for the visitors, who will fancy their chances of pulling off a whitewash with their second consecutive victory in the series.
Pakistan will be hoping rain comes to their rescue as Bangladesh look set for a historic Test series victory with a comfortable victory in the 2nd Test against the hosts at Rawalpindi. Here is all you need to know about Rawalpindi weather today. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
