PAK Vs BAN, 2nd Test | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Pakistan lost the 1st Test by 10 wickets [X]

On Friday, Pakistan will lock horns with Bangladesh in the second Test of the ongoing two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh recorded an emphatic ten-wicket victory in the first match, taking an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. 

Therefore, this is a must-win game for the hosts, who certainly can't afford to lose a home Test series against the Tigers. 

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Team Previews

Pakistan seek renaissance after Rawalpindi debacle

Under Shan Masood's leadership, Pakistan had a disastrous outing in the first game, as the visitors crushed them by ten wickets. 

Batting first, Pakistan put up an impressive performance, with Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub contributing handy runs to their total. 

However, the performance from their bowlers was nothing short of underwhelming, as the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah failed to make an impact. 

Also, the host batters had no answer to Bangladesh's formidable bowling attack in the second innings, making things much easier for the opposition. 

Strengths: Home advantage, Middle order batting, Fast bowling

Weakness: Top-order batters' form, Spin playing technique

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Bangladesh played magnificently in 1st Test [X]

Meanwhile, Bangladesh exceeded the expectations, as they thrashed the home side in the first Test. 

After a modest outing with the ball in the first innings, the Tigers evolved their game to the next level, with Mushfiqur Rahim's sublime century helping them secure a crucial lead. 

Barring Rahim, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also oozed their class with the bat, signifying a proper team effort from the visitors. 

The Bangladesh spinners capitalised on the Rawalpindi track's turn and bounce, bowling out the hosts for their lowest-ever Test score against them. 

So, everything seems pretty fine for Bangladesh heading to the second Test, which they would like to win in order to bag the series. 

Strengths: Spin bowling, Batting depth

Weakness: Batting form of some key players, including Najmul Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Match details and Live streaming

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. 

However, once the pitch loses moisture, it will behave like a batting beauty. Spinners will come into play from the fourth day onwards. So, expect the toss-winner to bat first. 

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Probable Playing XIs

In an interesting move, Pakistan have excluded ace speedster Shaheen Afridi from their 12-man squad for the second Test against Bangladesh. 

So, Mir Hamza might play as Shaheen's like-for-like replacement, with Abrar Ahmed coming in place of Mohammad Ali. 

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are expected to bring Taskin Ahmed in place of Nahid Rana. 

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Winner Prediction

Bangladesh have the winning momentum and seem more composed than the hosts. So, it won't be surprising if the Tigers sustain their winning run and clinch the series. 

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