South Africa They will enter the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20 as they form the two-match Test series on October 20. Pakistan. The visitors suffered a heavy defeat in Lahore, Losing out by 93 runs out of a tense fourth innings exposed both technical flaws and temperament under pressure. Aiden MarkramNow the men must save pride and prevent a rare series sweep in Asia.
Buoyed by a clinical all-round performance, Pakistan will be looking to maintain their unbeaten home record since 2021. With Rawalpindi expected to produce another spin-administered surface, both captains will be mindful of the importance of early control over the first two days. South Africa is likely to bounce back Keshav Maharaja groin reliever, offering much-needed balance and attacking variety to the bowling. His partnership Simon’s appearance can be decisive against a strong Pakistan middle order.
RAWALPINDI CRICKET stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi pitch has earned a reputation for being deceptively flat, but it gets increasingly difficult as the days progress. Batsmen can expect good value for their true bounce and vision, but the cracks seem to be coming as the Test has brought a spinner into the game from day 1. The track traditionally rewards slow bowlers and patience, meaning the choice of spinner and shoes against footwork will be key. Seamers, especially with the new ball, can move in the morning sun, but once that shines, the match will slide towards the spinners’ domain.
RAWALPINDI CRICKET stadium test statistics and records
- Total Matches: Scorpio
- Matches won by batting first: 3rd
- Matches won by bowling first: Scorpio
- Average 1st innings scores: 336
- Average 2nd shot scores: 399
- Average 3rd Shot Points: 231
- Average 4th Shot Points: 151
- Highest overall recorded: 657/10 (101 OV) by England vs Pakistan
- Lowest overall record: England vs Pakistan by 112/10 (37.2 OV).
- The highest score followed: 220/8 (83.5 OV) Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- The lowest score defended: 187/10 (62.2 OV) by Zimbabwe vs Pakistan
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