Delhi:The venue of the second match of the Test series being played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been changed. Now this match will be played in Rawalpindi instead of Lahore. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave its official information on Tuesday. This decision has been taken in view of the continuously increasing smog and bad weather in Lahore.
Venue changed due to smog
The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was initially to be held in Lahore from 17 to 21 November. However, in view of the worsening pollution and weather conditions in the city, the PCB has decided to hold the match in Rawalpindi. The special thing is that no change has been made in the dates of the match.
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“The second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which was originally scheduled to be played in Lahore from 17 to 21 November, has been shifted to Rawalpindi due to the prevailing weather conditions,” the PCB said in a statement.
A spokesperson of the board also clarified that the smog level in Lahore is continuously increasing. For this reason, keeping in mind the players and the organization of the match, the decision to change the venue was taken.
Pakistan's strong position in the first test
The first test of the series between the two teams is currently being played in Rawalpindi. In this match, Pakistan team performed brilliantly and declared its first innings by scoring 434 runs for 9 wickets.
In response, the Sri Lankan team could score 114 runs at the loss of 3 wickets by the end of the second day's play. In this way the visiting team is still 320 runs behind Pakistan.
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The first test being played between the two teams is at an exciting turn. By stumps on the third day, Sri Lanka had scored 404 runs losing 4 wickets. Now since the second Test will also be organized in Rawalpindi, both the teams will have to play the next match of the series on the same ground.
FAQ
Why was the venue of the second test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka changed?
Due to increasing smog, pollution and bad weather in Lahore, PCB decided to change the venue of the match.
Where and when will the second test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka be played?
The second test will now be played in Rawalpindi from 17 to 21 November. No change has been made in the dates.