Rawalpindi Weather Update, Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Rain to Play Spoilsport - CHECK FORECAST

Rawalpindi Weather Update, Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test: As unfortunate as it may sound, the opening Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium could be marred due to rain. Already the start of the first Test has been delayed due to wet outfield. There is a 39 per cent chance of rain on Wednesday. As we look at the weather that would be prevail for the rest of the Test, the forecast is for clear skies for the remainder of the game. Without a doubt, Pakistan would start overwhelming favourites. Bangladesh would look to put up a good fight and give the hosts a run for their money. 

"The Pindi pitch looks more favorable for fast bowling and batting. They also didn't pick any spinners. Lately, we have developed a lot of good fast bowlers in our rank as well. If the condition favours, they will do well." - Bangladesh Head Coach, Chandika Hathurusingha.

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PAK vs BAN Predicted XIs

PAK Predicted XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammed Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mir Hamza

BAN Predicted XI: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Syed Khaled Ahmed

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PAK vs BAN Squads:

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

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