Last Updated on 3 months by Charbel Coorey
The Rawalpindi weather was not kind on day one of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Heavy rain overnight, followed by plenty more in the morning, resulted in a very damp outfield. Play was called off for the rest of the day soon after the first sesson was washed out.
The drainage at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will come under the spotlight in the coming days. A wet outfield delayed more than half of day one of the first Test, even with sunshine. For there to be enough play in the remainder of this match, rain must stay away for long enough so the outfield can be safe enough for play.
Pakistan would be desperate to get out and play after the humbling defeat in the first Test. Bangladesh are riding high on confidence. Here is a look at the weather forecast for the remaining four days.
PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: Rawalpindi weather forecast for remaining 4 days
According to AccuWeather, conditions look much more promising over the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday are forecast to have plenty of sunshine with a top temperature of 35 degrees on both days.
The Rawalpindi pitch is in the spotlight after it played very well for the batters for the majority of the first Test. However, such hot conditions will dry out the pitch in the second match, which can bring the spinners into the game and give both sides hope of forcing a result.
Monday (day four) sees a chance of thunderstorms. AccuWeather forecasts up to 5mm to fall during the day, across both morning and afternoon. Tuesday (day five) has a similar forecast with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
Given the historical nature of the Rawalpindi pitch, both teams will need all the time they can get to force victory. Pakistan have not won a home Test since August 2021, while Bangladesh are seeking two straight wins over Pakistan after picking up their first earlier in the week.
