Pakistan cricket team is set to face Bangladesh on 30th September 2024 to participate in the 2nd test match of the 2-match test series between the two Asian nations. The match is set to take place from 30th August till 3rd September in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan. The match holds utmost importance for Pakistan to avoid a series defeat as Bangladesh won the last test encounter by 10 wickets. This was the first time that Bangladesh accomplished a test win over Pakistan by 10 wickets. Will Pakistan be able to save its dignity and level the series or will it be the Bangladeshi team returning home with the trophy? I guess we will have to wait to find out!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Pak Vs Ban live on Tens Sports in Pakistan and TNT Sports in UK. This match will be streamed at 10:30 am PST, 11:00 am IST, and 5:30 am GMT.
Team Analysis
Spirits are high in the Bangladeshi camp as the players celebrate their historic victory in the latest encounter where they won by 10 wickets. The young Bangladeshi skipper, Najmul Hossein Shanto is one of the biggest assets of the team as he has demonstrated admirable batting talents along with wise bowling combinations that worked wonders for Bangladesh previously. Another strength of the Bangladeshi tigers is their stable and batting order featuring players like Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Liton Das.
Moreover, players like Shoriful Islam and the experienced Shakib al Hasan have revolutionized the Bangladesi bowling line-up. This along with numerous spinning options will provide Shanto with a versalite bowling line-up in challenging situations.
The Pakistani team is in trouble and their distress has been increased by the unavailability of their star pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi in this last test match. Pakistan bowling line-up has been struggling for a few months now and this was pretty evident by the expensive economy of the Pakistani pacers in the last test match. Moreover, another weakness that was highlighted in the Pakistani squad was the embarrassing middle-order collapse of their batting line-up. Experienced players like Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, and Sardraz Ahmed are the only hope for the Pakistani team in this match.
Match Insights And Conclusion
This match holds pivotal importance for the Pakistani team and will be an indicator of Shan Masood’s captainency skills as well. However, the unavailability of Shaheen Shah Afridi has worsened the situation for Pakistan as the bowling options are very limited for the skipper to choose from. Bangladeshi batters like Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das are in incredibly good form and are expected to put together a massive target on the scoreboard provided that they bat first. Key impact players from both sides include Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, and Liton Das.
