Rawalpindi Stadium Ground Stats For Pakistan Vs Bangladesh 1st Test

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The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to start on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Rawalpindi. 

It is a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. 

Pakistan currently sits in sixth place on the points table with a points percentage (PCT) of 36.7, having won two and lost three of their five Tests in this cycle. 

Bangladesh, on the other hand, are placed eighth, with just one win in four matches. They will be eager to bounce back after their recent home series loss to Sri Lanka in March 2024. 

Both teams will seek to secure valuable points in this series as they continue their campaigns in the World Test Championship. So ahead of this much-anticipated series, let's take a look at the ground stats for iconic Rawalpindi Stadium.

Rawalpindi Stadium Ground Stats

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the opening game between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The pitch has a reputation for being a high-scoring venue in Test matches. 

Historically, the ground has favoured batters, with average totals of 338 and 401 in the first and second innings respectively. 

Information
Details
Total Matches 13
Matches won batting first3
Matches won batting second6
Matches drawn4
Highest team innings
657 (England Vs Pakistan)
Lowest team innings 139 (West Indies Vs Pakistan)
Average score batting first 338
Highest individual innings
270 Rahul Dravid (India Vs Pakistan)

The highest total at the stadium was recorded by England, who amassed 657/10 against Pakistan in December 2022.

This record underscores the batting-friendly nature of the pitch. The surface at Rawalpindi is known for being flat, which provides excellent conditions for batters. However, it also offers assistance to pace bowlers, making it more challenging for spinners to dominate.

In recent years, the Test matches played at this venue have all been high-scoring affairs. Given these conditions, both Pakistan and Bangladesh will likely aim to post big totals, especially in the first innings, to gain the upper hand in the match.