As Pakistan and Bangladesh prepare to face off in the first Test match on August 21 in Rawalpindi, weather conditions are expected to play a significant role in the opening day’s play.

According to AccuWeather, the morning session could be impacted by a strong thunderstorm in some areas, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Around 2.5 mm of rain is expected, which may disrupt play. The humidity will be quite high at 85% adding to the sticky conditions on the field.

Conditions are expected to improve slightly in the afternoon, with temperatures rising to 31°C. The probability of precipitation drops significantly to just 7%, with no expected rain during this period. Humidity will decrease to 62%, making it more comfortable for players.

As the evening approaches, the weather will cool down to 26°C. Clear skies are expected, with a minimal cloud cover of just 4%. Humidity will rise again to 73%, but with no expected precipitation, the evening session should proceed without interruptions.

Overall, while the morning session may see some interruptions due to possible thunderstorms, the weather is expected to clear up for the afternoon and evening.

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed