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PAK vs BAN: The second match of the Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is heading towards an exhilarating fifth and final day in Rawalpindi, with visitors just needing 143 runs to claim a groundbreaking series victory against Shan Masood-led team.

Nevertheless, the unexpected weather is likely to play a spoilsport. The rain might prove to be the only limitation between Bangladesh and their first-ever Test series victory over Pakistan.

The fourth day of the Test match witnessed a critical twist when rain interfered, stopping play with Bangladesh at 42/0 with Zakir Hasan (31) and Shadman Islam (9) standing unbeaten at the crease.

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The rain proved to be a fortunate rescue for Pakistan, who had laboured in their second innings, scoring only 172 runs. The rain's arrival stopped Bangladesh's building acceleration, giving Pakistan much-needed hope to win the match.

Rawalpindi Weather

With the final day heading to the thrilling final day, all eyes will be on rain god to see if the match will be a draw or if Bangladesh will script history by registering a whitewash triumph by 2-0 in the two-match series against Pakistan.

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According to the weather.com forecast, Rawalpindi have a 100 per cent chance of rain for the time of the match, beginning at 9.45 AM PKT. It gets better in the afternoon, at 3.00 PM with rain chances falling to 15 per cent. Interruption by the rain in the match will potentially affect the play and alter the course of the game.

Opportunity for Bangladesh for historic Test series win

The ongoing two-match Test series has already witnessed a landmark achievement, as Bangladesh registered their maiden Test victory against Pakistan in the first game. However, now a draw in the second match would be enough for Bangladesh to script history again, claiming their first-ever series triumph against Pakistan.