 "Rawalpindi weather, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Forecast for the next four days")
The opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi was washed out on Friday due to rain with the toss yet to take place. Bangladesh leads the two-match Test series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 10 wickets at the same venue. It’s a do-or-die match for Pakistan to level the series and they will hope for rain to stay away from the match on Saturday.
The chances of play looked bleak from the very start on Friday as there had been overnight rain in Rawalpindi, forcing a delayed start. The puddles of water on the ground meant the pitch was not fit to play. The rain returned on Friday morning to worsen the situation, and the first session was washed out after an inspection.
The entire day’s play was also called off soon as the rain returned after a brief break.
The second Test was earlier scheduled to take place in Karachi but was moved to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium due to renovation work in Karachi.
Rawalpindi weather report
There’s good news for Pakistan as rain is not expected to impact the Test match on Days 2 and 3, Saturday and Sunday respectively, but Days 4 and 5 on Monday and Tuesday can once again experience showers.
Here’s the Rawalpindi’s weather for the next four days as per AccuWeather.com.
Saturday (31 August): The chances of rain stand at 9% and the temperature is expected to oscillate between 34-25 degrees Celsius.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsSunday (1 September): “Plenty of sunshine” is predicted on Sunday. The chances of rain stand at 9% and the temperature is expected to hover between 34-26 degrees Celsius.
Monday (2 September): A “strong thunderstorm” is predicted. There’s a 45% chance of rain and the temperatures will be around 33-23 degrees Celsius. The whole day may not get washed out but rain could impact Day 4’s play.
Tuesday (3 September): The prediction is for a “stray thunderstorm” and the chances of rain stands at 43% and the temperatures will be between 29-22 degrees Celsius.
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