Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Toss Delayed Due To Rain

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Score and Updates: After losing to Bangladesh for the first time in Test cricket, nothing but a dominant win would help Pakistan make amends. However, they've already been struck by a blow, as talisman Shaheen Shah Afridi had to leave the team to attend the birth of his child. In place, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed could find a spot. With the match staying at the same location - Rawalpindi - Bangladesh will be hoping to bat out a draw at the very least, in order to pull off a historic series win. (Live Scorecard)

UPDATE - 4.27 am GMT - Arghh! As we had feared, it's currently raining heavily in Rawalpindi, and the covers are firmly in place. In fact, the rain has been persistent since last night, leading to the formation of numerous puddles in the outfield. As a result, the toss has been delayed. Sikandar Bakht informs us that the forecast suggests it might stay like this all day long. All we can do right now is keep our fingers crossed for the rain to subside soon. Stick around for further updates.

The opening day of the first Test saw rain make its presence felt, and this Test could also be marked by interruptions. While Day 2 and Day 3 are expected to be clear, the other three days we might see rain. The stage is set for another captivating encounter - will Pakistan bounce back, or will Bangladesh continue to defy the odds? Stick around for the toss and team news.

Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer with the bat for Pakistan, but if they are to level the series, senior players like Babar Azam and captain Shan Masood will need to step up. On the bowling front, Shaheen Afridi, who had a quiet outing, has been left out of the playing XII announced a day prior, with the