Cricket match prediction discussions

[onrise]

The first test match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin today in Abu Dhabi. IMO, the Pakistani team selectors made a good decision by dropping Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir (once again) for the series.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will probably be playing his first ever international test match tomorrow; let's see if his magic comes into action again.

NZ won the toss and elected to bat . NZ are 111/4 and Williamson was playing a captain's innings and batting at 57. First 2 wickets fell off quickly and NZ were 35/2 and just now 4th wicket has fallen. Pakistan is coming back strongly in this match and they would like to wrap up NZ below 250 so that they have advantage right in the first innings.

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[Indymoney]

The first test match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin today in Abu Dhabi. IMO, the Pakistani team selectors made a good decision by dropping Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir (once again) for the series.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will probably be playing his first ever international test match tomorrow; let's see if his magic comes into action again.

NZ won the toss and elected to bat . NZ are 111/4 and Williamson was playing a captain's innings and batting at 57. First 2 wickets fell off quickly and NZ were 35/2 and just now 4th wicket has fallen. Pakistan is coming back strongly in this match and they would like to wrap up NZ below 250 so that they have advantage right in the first innings.

New Zealand all out very cheaply score on board just 153 all bowlers done good job now Pakistani batsmen on but not good start as both openers back with just 27 runs this is going to be good and interesting match as we can say these Kiwis can done good job against Pakistan's unpredictable battling line up.

[Thekool1s]

Yeah, Good bowling from Pakistan. I mean dismantling New Zealand on day 1 isn't bad. They should try to bat the next 2 days out. Try to get to 350-400 on the board and bury new zealand from there. This will give them ample time to bowl New Zealand out.

[bitcoinisbest]

Yeah, Good bowling from Pakistan. I mean dismantling New Zealand on day 1 isn't bad. They should try to bat the next 2 days out. Try to get to 350-400 on the board and bury new zealand from there. This will give them ample time to bowl New Zealand out.

NZ all out at 153 is unbelievable and what a bowling by Pakistan to get all the top batsman form the team with such a low score. Pakistan needs to take at least 200 lead so that they can win this match easily if they can repeat the same performance in NZ second innings as well.

[vella85]

Pakistan are really making the UAE a very hard place for touring teams to win as they won against Australia not long ago and now they are also dominating New Zealand which has a very good test team. That was a great bowling performance by Pakistan and they deserve to take the first day honours, lets see if they can now make a big total and at least get a 200+ run lead which I think will be very tough for New Zealand. This test match could end in 3 days depending on how well Pakistan bat tomorrow.

[Vishnu.Reang]

New Zealand is really struggling, in both the departments. The absence of Brendon McCullum is being felt. And it doesn't help that Ross Taylor is not in the best of form right now (when was the last time that he scored a century?).

[Juggy777]

Pakistan are really making the UAE a very hard place for touring teams to win as they won against Australia not long ago and now they are also dominating New Zealand which has a very good test team. That was a great bowling performance by Pakistan and they deserve to take the first day honours, lets see if they can now make a big total and at least get a 200+ run lead which I think will be very tough for New Zealand. This test match could end in 3 days depending on how well Pakistan bat tomorrow.

I'll agree Pakistan have made UAE like a strong fortress, each visiting team has struggled there and lot of credit goes to their bowlers for neutralising the opposite side batting line up. While so far Pakistan has been the dominant team, let's not forget their batting department has been poor, and I wouldn't be surprised if it starts to crumble again. I feel Pakistan needs to made at least 300 - 350 runs on board to put pressure on the kiwis, anything less than that will give Kiwis a chance to bounce back.

[Indymoney]

Pakistan are really making the UAE a very hard place for touring teams to win as they won against Australia not long ago and now they are also dominating New Zealand which has a very good test team. That was a great bowling performance by Pakistan and they deserve to take the first day honours, lets see if they can now make a big total and at least get a 200+ run lead which I think will be very tough for New Zealand. This test match could end in 3 days depending on how well Pakistan bat tomorrow.

I'll agree Pakistan have made UAE like a strong fortress, each visiting team has struggled there and lot of credit goes to their bowlers for neutralising the opposite side batting line up. While so far Pakistan has been the dominant team, let's not forget their batting department has been poor, and I wouldn't be surprised if it starts to crumble again. I feel Pakistan needs to made at least 300 - 350 runs on board to put pressure on the kiwis, anything less than that will give Kiwis a chance to bounce back.

Today Boult and Grandhomme done very good job for New Zealand and restrict Pakistan for 227 which is not good enough as they are short of nearly 100 runs as I post already if they controlled this unpredictable batting then this test could be very interesting and they done lets see how New Zealand's battling lineup done in second inning because they need some patience if they tough 275 to 300 this could be two way race as in fourth inning doing our 200 never been easy for any team.

[Thekool1s]

This will be a thriller... New Zealand is only 18 runs behind and they are just 1 wicket down. If New Zealand can take the target towards 250-ish mark it will be a good total to defend on day 4 and day 5 pitch. 250 alone can be a winning a score iyam. They didn't allow Pakistan to get away. I believe if they bat out the first season tomorrow, They will easily get a lead of 250. Tomorrow's Morning season will decide the fate of this match.

[JSRAW]

Indeed a thriller. all credits to bowlers of both sides. this kind of match deserves a full house. really hope that cricket will return soon in Pakistan and our countries relations get better in future so that we can watch India vs Pak match again in our home ground or in Pakistan.

[onrise]

In women world cup, today we have India vs OZ women match happening and India won the toss and elected to bat. Mithali Raj and Mansi has being rested for today match. This is very big decision as Mithali has being in superb form. Will need to see how this team can play against such a strong OZ side.

[yvesp110]

Indeed a thriller. all credits to bowlers of both sides. this kind of match deserves a full house. really hope that cricket will return soon in Pakistan and our countries relations get better in future so that we can watch India vs Pak match again in our home ground or in Pakistan.

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[vella85]

New Zealand are fighting back strongly in this test match, they bowled well to keep Pakistan under 250 runs. If New Zealand bat well and get a 250+ run lead then that gives them a high chance of winning this test match. Day 3 is a vital day for both teams to see which team can get the upper hand.

Australia were once again no match for SA in the one off T20 match, Australia bowled well to restrict SA to just 108 runs but Australia couldn't even get close being bowled out for 87 runs. Now Australia's main focus is on the upcoming test match series against India.

[Raja_MBZ]

New Zealand are fighting back strongly in this test match, they bowled well to keep Pakistan under 250 runs. If New Zealand bat well and get a 250+ run lead then that gives them a high chance of winning this test match. Day 3 is a vital day for both teams to see which team can get the upper hand.

250+ run lead? IMO, even a 175+ run lead should be able to make New Zealand the winner. Pakistani batting usually collapses in the last inning and anything above 175 runs will look like a big total for them.

Overall, at this point, Pakistan looks in trouble to me.

[Thekool1s]

@Raja_MBZ Don't rule em out just yet. One good session from Yasir could turn the game their way, but yeah anything above 200 will require some chasing to do. Especially when the ball is turning. That's why I said it will be a thriller. But If you ask me, Pakistan made a mistake for not playing Fakhar, Someone like him could have helped their cause. Especially in the situation, they are in now. I will never be able to understand what goes on in Pakistan's Selectors mind. They surprise me...

[onrise]

New Zealand are fighting back strongly in this test match, they bowled well to keep Pakistan under 250 runs. If New Zealand bat well and get a 250+ run lead then that gives them a high chance of winning this test match. Day 3 is a vital day for both teams to see which team can get the upper hand.

250+ run lead? IMO, even a 175+ run lead should be able to make New Zealand the winner. Pakistani batting usually collapses in the last inning and anything above 175 runs will look like a big total for them.

Overall, at this point, Pakistan looks in trouble to me.

Pakistan could not capitalize by bowling so well and getting NZ all out at 153 but their batting collapsed and just got a lead of 74 and now NZ trail by 18 runs and 9 wickets in hand. Even if NZ has 200 - 250 on board it will be difficult for Pakistan to chase in fourth innings.

[Raja_MBZ]

New Zealand are fighting back strongly in this test match, they bowled well to keep Pakistan under 250 runs. If New Zealand bat well and get a 250+ run lead then that gives them a high chance of winning this test match. Day 3 is a vital day for both teams to see which team can get the upper hand.

250+ run lead? IMO, even a 175+ run lead should be able to make New Zealand the winner. Pakistani batting usually collapses in the last inning and anything above 175 runs will look like a big total for them.

Overall, at this point, Pakistan looks in trouble to me.

Pakistan could not capitalize by bowling so well and getting NZ all out at 153 but their batting collapsed and just got a lead of 74 and now NZ trail by 18 runs and 9 wickets in hand. Even if NZ has 200 - 250 on board it will be difficult for Pakistan to chase in fourth innings.

Quite a good finish of the day by the Pakistani openers; I didn't expect Imam-ul-Haq to remain this offensive in the start of the inning. It seems like Pakistan is once again in the control of the match; New Zealand bowlers should try to get wickets in the first few hours of the 4th day, else they'll lose the match.

[Thekool1s]

Quite a good finish of the day by the Pakistani openers; I didn't expect Imam-ul-Haq to remain this offensive in the start of the inning. It seems like Pakistan is once again in the control of the match; New Zealand bowlers should try to get wickets in the first few hours of the 4th day, else they'll lose the match.

To be fair, Those were some bad deliveries which he put away. We will see how things turn out tomorrow. We won't see the day 5 of this match. Either Pakistan's Batting lineup will collapse or They will chase it down in the first two sessions. Apart from that Yasir sprung some magic for em which was nice to see. He wasn't performing for Pakistan except for filling in those overs, I am happy for the fella that he got a fiver. Pakistan looking the favorites here but i won't rule New Zealand out just yet..

[vella85]

Quite a good finish of the day by the Pakistani openers; I didn't expect Imam-ul-Haq to remain this offensive in the start of the inning. It seems like Pakistan is once again in the control of the match; New Zealand bowlers should try to get wickets in the first few hours of the 4th day, else they'll lose the match.

To be fair, Those were some bad deliveries which he put away. We will see how things turn out tomorrow. We won't see the day 5 of this match. Either Pakistan's Batting lineup will collapse or They will chase it down in the first two sessions. Apart from that Yasir sprung some magic for em which was nice to see. He wasn't performing for Pakistan except for filling in those overs, I am happy for the fella that he got a fiver. Pakistan looking the favorites here but i won't rule New Zealand out just yet..

Yes Pakistan are in the box seat to win this test match, New Zealand really needed at least a 200+ run lead however this small target won't be easy to chase down if the New Zealand bowling attack fires like they did in the first innings. Its going to be an exciting end to this test match which is what we want to see.

[JSRAW]

Quite a good finish of the day by the Pakistani openers; I didn't expect Imam-ul-Haq to remain this offensive in the start of the inning. It seems like Pakistan is once again in the control of the match; New Zealand bowlers should try to get wickets in the first few hours of the 4th day, else they'll lose the match.

To be fair, Those were some bad deliveries which he put away. We will see how things turn out tomorrow. We won't see the day 5 of this match. Either Pakistan's Batting lineup will collapse or They will chase it down in the first two sessions. Apart from that Yasir sprung some magic for em which was nice to see. He wasn't performing for Pakistan except for filling in those overs, I am happy for the fella that he got a fiver. Pakistan looking the favorites here but i won't rule New Zealand out just yet..

Yes Pakistan are in the box seat to win this test match, New Zealand really needed at least a 200+ run lead however this small target won't be easy to chase down if the New Zealand bowling attack fires like they did in the first innings. Its going to be an exciting end to this test match which is what we want to see.

Pakistan may be heading towards victory but anything can happen with this Pakistan's batting line up. they have unpredictable batting lineup! can chase down 300 as well but sometimes they can make 150 run target look like mammoth total while chasing.