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Pakistan and Bangladesh face off in the second and final Test of the series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with both teams aiming to win the series.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan, embarrassed by a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test, will be desperate to level the series. Their batting lineup, led by Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi, has been effective.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman/Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad/ Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh, coming off a convincing win in the first Test, will be aiming to maintain their momentum. Their batting lineup, led by Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadman Islam, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan, has been effective.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Key Players
- Pakistan: Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
- Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan
Breaking News: Shaheen Afridi Axed from Pakistan Test Squad
Pitch and Conditions
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with intermittent rain, which could affect the match.
Match Prediction
Pakistan, with their home advantage and strong batting lineup, are favorites to win this match and level the series. However, Bangladesh will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: Pakistan Will Win
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