2024-08-31 09:30:34
The first day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan was washed away by rain. After waiting for two hours, the game of the first session could not be started. No toss.
After the midday break, the match officials announced the cancellation of the day’s play. Officials said play on the first day of the second Test was declared over due to incessant rain and a wet pitch.
Rain was forecast earlier. According to Acu Weather, there was an 85 percent chance of rain in Rawalpindi on Friday. That’s what happened. It was drizzling since morning. The rain increased with time. It started raining with thunder.
The rain increased after noon. The officials realized that it is not possible to manage the match in this situation. Therefore, they announced the cancellation of the first day’s game.
After winning the first Test, Bangladesh is dreaming of whitewashing Pakistan by winning this match. If Bangladesh succeeds in their plans, it can be the best success of Bangladesh cricket in white-clothes cricket.
But torrential rain interrupted the first day’s play. Rain may spoil the Pindi Test in the following days as well. What remains to be seen is whether the bat-ball battle at 22 yards holds up. Or rain decides the fate of this test.
Incidentally, the first session of the first Test was also rained out. Later, only 41 overs were played in the last two sessions.