PCB Uses PECULIAR Tactics to Prepare The Pitch in Rawalpindi for The 3rd Pakistan vs England Test

The third and final Test of the Pakistan vs England Test series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 24 to 28 at 10:30 AM local time, and it promises to be a thrilling finale. With the series locked at 1-1, the victory probabilities are similarly split, with Pakistan struggling overall but managing to win the 2nd Test. England has a strong chance to beat Pakistan, as they would be eager to make the series 2-1. There will be talented and seasoned players abound in both rosters for Pakistan and England, thus offering a fierce and exciting confrontation. 

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Pakistan cricket team eyes odd ways to push spin against England in the 3rd Test

Pakistan is using creative methods to mimic the worn-out pitch conditions seen in the victorious second Test ahead of the next pivotal Test match in Rawalpindi. Using enormous windbreaks, big fans, and patio heaters, they hope to produce a surface that would favour spinners for Thursday's game. Previously used in Multan, this strategy helped Pakistan to win significantly as spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan claimed all 20 English wickets. England captain Ben Stokes, who called the circumstances difficult and severe, agreed that the plan was working. According to the Guardian, Pakistan cricket team captain Shan Masood said: 

“It was a team effort,” 

 “I’m happy to give credit to everyone involved in deciding conditions. We have to decide what is best for Pakistan cricket and implement that.”

Unlike the new Rawalpindi strip, which is usually regarded as bad for spin bowling, the Multan surface had undergone five days of play during the first Test. Shan Masood added: 

“I would like a turning pitch,” 

“I don’t know if I’ve seen a turner in Rawalpindi – that’s an issue. We’re still hoping that the sun can play its part and the wicket can be on the drier side. I think the groundsmen are already there working on it.”

According to the reports from the above-mentioned source, one positive aspect of Rawalpindi's weather prediction is a clear sky and low 30s temps all through the week. Tony Hemming, a former chief curator for the ICC and specialist in difficult grass conditions, is leading the ground crew, however, and is proactively getting the field ready. Their method calls for employing windbreaks to maintain heat and deploying gas-fueled patio heaters and large fans to lift and move hot air across the field. Pakistan wants to offset England's possible advantage should they win the toss by aiming for these measures to maximise the pitch for spin situations.