Rain Threatens to Disrupt First Test Between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Pindi Cricket Stadium

 The upcoming first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, is anticipated to be significantly impacted by rainfall. According to Weather.com, Rawalpindi is expected to experience rain on the first, second, and fifth days of the Test, potentially leading to interruptions in play. 

The weather conditions have also posed challenges for match preparations, with reports indicating that the ground staff has yet to commence work on the pitch due to the ongoing rain. This delay has further complicated the decision regarding which pitch will be used for the opening Test. 

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In a related development, the first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A, held earlier in Islamabad—Rawalpindi's twin city—was heavily affected by rain and ended in a draw. This underscores the potential for weather-related disruptions to influence the upcoming Test series.

Two  match series started on 21 August 2025 first match will be played in Rawalpindi and 2nd match will be played in Karachi.

Pakistan Test squad for Bangladesh series

Shan Masood (capt), Saud Shakeel (vice-capt), Aamer Jamal (subject to fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi

Bangladesh Test squad

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

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