Rain Delays Start of Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Match

The first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was delayed due to a wet outfield. Umpires were scheduled to inspect the field again at 11:00 a.m. after early morning rain caused wet patches. The Pakistan Cricket Board moved the match from the National Bank Stadium due to ongoing construction.

A wet outfield delayed the toss for the first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Umpires were scheduled to make a second inspection at 11:00 a.m. local time due to remaining wet patches on the outfield caused by early morning rain. Rawalpindi is set to host the second test of the two-match series from August 30. The Pakistan Cricket Board relocated the match because of ongoing construction work at the National Bank Stadium, which is being prepared for next year's Champions Trophy.