The second Test of the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan will be a series decider, as Pakistan looks to bounce back from a disappointing loss in the first Test. The match will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, a venue known for its high-scoring batting pitches.

Pakistan will be keen to rectify the mistakes made in the first Test, where they dominated for much of the match but ultimately lost by an unsatisfying margin. The batting lineup will need to be more consistent and convert starts into big scores. The bowling unit, led by Naseem Shah, will also need to step up and deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their impressive performance in the first Test. The batting has been in good form, and the bowling attack has shown its ability to take wickets. If Bangladesh can maintain their momentum, they will be a tough team to beat.

Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan, 2nd Test:

Start Date: Aug 30, 10:30 am (IST), 5:00 am (GMT), 10:00 am (LOCAL)
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is renowned for its flat pitches that often favor batting. Given the recent trend of producing high-scoring matches in Pakistan, it’s likely that the pitch for this Test will be similar.

Key Features:

Flat surface: The pitch is expected to offer little assistance to the bowlers, making it challenging for them to extract bounce or turn.
Minimal movement: The ball is unlikely to swing or seam significantly, making it difficult for bowlers to generate significant movement.
High-scoring potential: The flat nature of the pitch is likely to result in high-scoring matches.

Challenges for Bowlers:

Lack of assistance: Bowlers will need to rely heavily on their skill and accuracy to dismiss batsmen.
Patience required: It will be crucial for bowlers to maintain patience and avoid losing their line and length.
Reverse swing potential: As the match progresses, bowlers might be able to exploit reverse swing if they can maintain a consistent line and length.

Overall, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to favor batting and provide a challenging environment for bowlers. Teams will need to adapt to the conditions and find ways to break through the opposition’s batting lineup.

PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Mushfiqur Rahim, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Saim Ayub, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, , Naseem Shah, Shoriful Islam

PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (vc)
Choice 2: Babar Azam (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc)

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PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Shadman Islam, Agha Salman, Shan Masood, Najmul Hossain Shanto

PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 30, 05:00 am GMT):

Screenshot: Dream11

Squads:

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam

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