Bangladesh Fields Against Struggling Pakistan in Second Cricket Test

In the second cricket test, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to field against Pakistan. The first day was rained out, but play resumed with Pakistan in early trouble. Both teams made notable changes to their bowling lineup for this decisive match.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto claimed his second consecutive toss win and elected to field against Pakistan in the second cricket test on Saturday.

The test match's first day was entirely washed out by persistent rain at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. The weather cleared up on the second day, allowing the game to proceed.

Pakistan faced early setbacks, with Taskin Ahmed clean-bowling Abdullah Shafique in the first over. Bangladesh seeks a rare away win as they lead the series 1-0 following their historic 10-wicket victory last week.

Pakistan made strategic changes to their bowling lineup, introducing specialist spinner Abrar Ahmed and resting new-ball bowler Naseem Shah. Captain Shan Masood emphasized the importance of performing over the remaining four days. Bangladesh also adjusted their lineup, bringing in fast bowler Taskin Ahmed due to Shoriful Islam's injury.

At the toss, Shanto mentioned the presence of moisture on the wicket favoring seamers, stressing the importance of following their match strategies. The lineups were as follows: Pakistan - Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali. Bangladesh - Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

(With inputs from agencies.)