Cricket match prediction discussions

[Raja_MBZ]

Australia struck early on day 2 with a quick wicket but since then its been all Pakistan however they are scoring very slowly right now and if this remains this way through out the match then its highly likely that this match will end in a draw. Australia need to break this partnership or they could be chasing 450+ runs in the first innings.

Today, Haris Sohail and Asad Shafiq continued from where Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez left yesterday. Once again Pakistani cricket team's performance has taken a very sharp turn and now it'd be interesting to see if they're actually able to win this test match.

Overall, Pakistani batting scored 482 (for all out) in the first innings and now Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja are out there to target a big partnership.

This test match is looking like it could be a draw as both teams are taking their time when it comes to batting on this pitch. Unless Pakistan can get a few quick wickets on day 3 then it could turn in their favour to win the match but if Australia can bat well and get close to Pakistan's 1st innings total then I think it will end in a draw. Later today is a vital day for both teams to see which team gets the upper hand in this test match.

2 days play is over and Oz are batting at 35 runs without loss. Either OZ will reach near about score of Pakistan or if it can make more than Pakistan then some interesting things can happen. Else as far the current situation is concerned we see it to be  a tie unless some play a match winner role.

Australia after good opening patnership it was looking that they will make good score but after 1st wicket on they got all out in 60 runs cheaply. Pakistan lost 3 wickets for 45 runs looks like wicket is taking turn so i think if pakistan play  well and take lead above 400+ will make easy to defend it.

Man, what an awesome performance by debut-maker Bilal Asif. Even though Pakistani batting line-up is struggling again in this innings, but that's not much concerning as they still have a tall 300+ runs lead. IMO, this match isn't going for a draw; Pakistanis are going to win it.

[vella85]

Australia struck early on day 2 with a quick wicket but since then its been all Pakistan however they are scoring very slowly right now and if this remains this way through out the match then its highly likely that this match will end in a draw. Australia need to break this partnership or they could be chasing 450+ runs in the first innings.

Today, Haris Sohail and Asad Shafiq continued from where Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez left yesterday. Once again Pakistani cricket team's performance has taken a very sharp turn and now it'd be interesting to see if they're actually able to win this test match.

Overall, Pakistani batting scored 482 (for all out) in the first innings and now Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja are out there to target a big partnership.

This test match is looking like it could be a draw as both teams are taking their time when it comes to batting on this pitch. Unless Pakistan can get a few quick wickets on day 3 then it could turn in their favour to win the match but if Australia can bat well and get close to Pakistan's 1st innings total then I think it will end in a draw. Later today is a vital day for both teams to see which team gets the upper hand in this test match.

2 days play is over and Oz are batting at 35 runs without loss. Either OZ will reach near about score of Pakistan or if it can make more than Pakistan then some interesting things can happen. Else as far the current situation is concerned we see it to be  a tie unless some play a match winner role.

Australia after good opening patnership it was looking that they will make good score but after 1st wicket on they got all out in 60 runs cheaply. Pakistan lost 3 wickets for 45 runs looks like wicket is taking turn so i think if pakistan play  well and take lead above 400+ will make easy to defend it.

Man, what an awesome performance by debut-maker Bilal Asif. Even though Pakistani batting line-up is struggling again in this innings, but that's not much concerning as they still have a tall 300+ runs lead. IMO, this match isn't going for a draw; Pakistanis are going to win it.

Well I said it would most likely come a draw if Australia could get close to Pakistan's 1st innings total but as they were bowled out for 202 runs and currently lead by 325 runs then Pakistan should really go on and win this test match because I can't see Australia chasing 400+ runs to win or even even draw.

[vella85]

Pakistan are in a strong position now to win this test match and we can see that they want to win because they declared on 181 runs for a loss of 6 wickets. This was a smart move by the captain as Australia have to chase 462 runs to win which would be very tough on this pitch,even to save this test match will be tough. At the moment Australia seem to be doing well at 0/60, if they can get some good partnerships together they have a chance but it will be tough.

[Raja_MBZ]

Pakistan are in a strong position now to win this test match and we can see that they want to win because they declared on 181 runs for a loss of 6 wickets. This was a smart move by the captain as Australia have to chase 462 runs to win which would be very tough on this pitch,even to save this test match will be tough. At the moment Australia seem to be doing well at 0/60, if they can get some good partnerships together they have a chance but it will be tough.

Australia is now 136 for 3. Tomorrow's game is going to be very interesting and deciding; I'm expecting a *close* win for Pakistan (IMO, it's not going to be easy for them).

Half century for Usman Khwaja! Let's see if he can keep up this momentum in his tomorrow's game as well.

[vella85]

Pakistan are in a strong position now to win this test match and we can see that they want to win because they declared on 181 runs for a loss of 6 wickets. This was a smart move by the captain as Australia have to chase 462 runs to win which would be very tough on this pitch,even to save this test match will be tough. At the moment Australia seem to be doing well at 0/60, if they can get some good partnerships together they have a chance but it will be tough.

Australia is now 136 for 3. Tomorrow's game is going to be very interesting and deciding; I'm expecting a *close* win for Pakistan (IMO, it's not going to be easy for them).

Half century for Usman Khwaja! Let's see if he can keep up this momentum in his tomorrow's game as well.

Yeah its going to be a great day of test match cricket to see which team can get the job done. Australia will no doubt be trying to get a draw and Pakistan will be trying to win the match. I think the key to Australia drawing this match is Usman Khwaja as he has shown in the past that he can stick around for long periods of time which he is currently doing. He just needs the other Australian batsman to stick with him. Pakistan will be relying on Mohammad Abbas to get the wickets needed for the win and even Asif so its going to be an interesting last day.

[vella85]

Australia are fighting to save this test match mainly thanks to Usman Khwaja which I said would be the key player for Australia if they are going to get a draw out of this match and so far he has been batting well making a century. He just needs the middle and tail order to stay with him. Australia even have a chance at winning if Usman Khwaja can stick around and Paine as Pakistan still need 5 wickets and Australia need 187 runs currently.

[kurian]

What a thrilling Test match in Dubai, however, it can say this one of the greatest knocks by Usman Khwaja. Was criticized over his batting in Asia and here's replies 141 out of 84 balls. So It's worthy says "Khawaja the heroes in Australia's great escape" - Paine!

He actually silenced the doubters with an epic century in Dubai and saved the match for his country. Captain Tim Paine also put great effort for this escape as they say.

[Raja_MBZ]

What a thrilling Test match in Dubai, however, it can say this one of the greatest knocks by Usman Khwaja. Was criticized over his batting in Asia and here's replies 141 out of 84 balls. So It's worthy says "Khawaja the heroes in Australia's great escape" - Paine!

Well played by both teams. This test match really had a good taste of "test", and I'm sure that Pakistan & Australia, both must have gained a lot of much-needed confidence after this close competition between them.

The second test will begin in 5 days, and this time it'll be Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

BTW mate, it's 141 runs out of 302 balls for Usman Khawaja, not 84 balls.

[btcdevil]

What a thrilling Test match in Dubai, however, it can say this one of the greatest knocks by Usman Khwaja. Was criticized over his batting in Asia and here's replies 141 out of 84 balls. So It's worthy says "Khawaja the heroes in Australia's great escape" - Paine!

Well played by both teams. This test match really had a good taste of "test", and I'm sure that Pakistan & Australia, both must have gained a lot of much-needed confidence after this close competition between them.

The second test will begin in 5 days, and this time it'll be Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

BTW mate, it's 141 runs out of 302 balls for Usman Khawaja, not 84 balls.

Even in the end Lyon gave a good support  of facing 34 balls and scoring only 5 runs but stood still with Paine to draw the match for their country. In first innings when Australia collapsed after first wicket and Pakistan took a good lead in 2nd inning it was like this match will see a result but Australia performed well and drawn the test match.

Now India vs West Indies 2nd test is going to happen in Hyderabad , this ground is also a good batting ground and kemar roach and Holder are back for 2nd test So their will be some hope in West Indies team to atleast draw the match.

[vella85]

I have never doubted Usman Khwaja ability to play spin on Asian pitches as its in his blood to play on these pitches with his parents coming from Pakistan. I said that he will be the key to Australia saving this test match and he was making an amazing century and facing 302 balls. Travis Head and Tim Paine also helped out along the way facing many balls which also helped Australia save the match. Pakistan did well to make a game out of this so credit goes to both teams. I look forward to the 2nd test match to see which team can get the upper hand.

[Juggy777]

I have never doubted Usman Khwaja ability to play spin on Asian pitches as its in his blood to play on these pitches with his parents coming from Pakistan. I said that he will be the key to Australia saving this test match and he was making an amazing century and facing 302 balls. Travis Head and Tim Paine also helped out along the way facing many balls which also helped Australia save the match. Pakistan did well to make a game out of this so credit goes to both teams. I look forward to the 2nd test match to see which team can get the upper hand.

Australia vs Pakistan had a thrilling finish to their match, there's no doubt Usman saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat. I was really surprised the way Australia played and thought they would loose, but they were lucky to get a draw. Indeed in the second test both the teams would like to come on top and try and win it, shall make it more exciting to watch.

Today India vs West Indies don't expect much resistance from West Indies though they have Roach back, I don't expect him to do any kind of damage to team India famed batting line up. I feel team India will win it comfortably.

[btcmegastar]

Pakistan are in a strong position now to win this test match and we can see that they want to win because they declared on 181 runs for a loss of 6 wickets. This was a smart move by the captain as Australia have to chase 462 runs to win which would be very tough on this pitch,even to save this test match will be tough. At the moment Australia seem to be doing well at 0/60, if they can get some good partnerships together they have a chance but it will be tough.

Australia is now 136 for 3. Tomorrow's game is going to be very interesting and deciding; I'm expecting a *close* win for Pakistan (IMO, it's not going to be easy for them).

Half century for Usman Khwaja! Let's see if he can keep up this momentum in his tomorrow's game as well.

Exactly, it is a very close win for Pakistan if they manage to early wickets in the morning session and today is the deciding day for both teams but i think Pakistan has more chances to win this particular test match.

[onrise]

WI won the toss against India and elected to bat. WI are playing well and have managed to reach 295/7 and Charles is playing on 98 runs which have given a good fight back and due to which they can achieve 300+ score and some respectable score on this ground.

[ubercool]

I feel positive about this test and we may see the end of West Indies innings before the first break tomorrow. If team India does what they are expected to then this will be another white wash for the indies team. They have to do some serious thinking before the one-day internationals.

[vella85]

I actually thought the WI batsman played well as most of them got good starts but couldn't go on with it except Roston Chase who is close to making a century which would be a great effort. If the WI can get to 350 then at least their bowlers have something to bowl to and maybe even put India under some pressure. Its going to be an interesting day 2 to see what happens, I really hope that Roston Chase gets his century though as he deserves it.

[btcdevil]

I actually thought the WI batsman played well as most of them got good starts but couldn't go on with it except Roston Chase who is close to making a century which would be a great effort. If the WI can get to 350 then at least their bowlers have something to bowl to and maybe even put India under some pressure. Its going to be an interesting day 2 to see what happens, I really hope that Roston Chase gets his century though as he deserves it.

350+ score will surely be a good score but as this ground is batting ground till 3rd day so i think if Kemar Roach bowls well and take early wickets will surely put India in pressure. Their will be turn in the pitch from 4th day so 2nd innings batting will be tough so if India put a good total will be a good score to defend on 2nd innings.

[onrise]

I actually thought the WI batsman played well as most of them got good starts but couldn't go on with it except Roston Chase who is close to making a century which would be a great effort. If the WI can get to 350 then at least their bowlers have something to bowl to and maybe even put India under some pressure. Its going to be an interesting day 2 to see what happens, I really hope that Roston Chase gets his century though as he deserves it.

350+ score will surely be a good score but as this ground is batting ground till 3rd day so i think if Kemar Roach bowls well and take early wickets will surely put India in pressure. Their will be turn in the pitch from 4th day so 2nd innings batting will be tough so if India put a good total will be a good score to defend on 2nd innings.

WI are all out for 311 and India have started well their innings with 74/1. If India can reach the score of WI and take a lead of even 100 runs or so it will be interesting to watch as WI will come under pressure and chances of they losing the match increases as well.

[btcdevil]

I actually thought the WI batsman played well as most of them got good starts but couldn't go on with it except Roston Chase who is close to making a century which would be a great effort. If the WI can get to 350 then at least their bowlers have something to bowl to and maybe even put India under some pressure. Its going to be an interesting day 2 to see what happens, I really hope that Roston Chase gets his century though as he deserves it.

350+ score will surely be a good score but as this ground is batting ground till 3rd day so i think if Kemar Roach bowls well and take early wickets will surely put India in pressure. Their will be turn in the pitch from 4th day so 2nd innings batting will be tough so if India put a good total will be a good score to defend on 2nd innings.

WI are all out for 311 and India have started well their innings with 74/1. If India can reach the score of WI and take a lead of even 100 runs or so it will be interesting to watch as WI will come under pressure and chances of they losing the match increases as well.

India are 308/4 in the 2nd day end, now 3rd day is the main day as from 4th day as said their will be more turn in the pitch which will be more difficulty to bat so if India take lead of more then 150+ on 3rd day then they can have more chances of winning this test match with an innings.

[vella85]

The WI did well to get a score of over 300 runs but as we see its not really enough as India will easily take a 1st innings lead. Again like the WI innings Indian batsman are getting starts but not going on with it except for the current two batsman at the crease Rahane and Pant who look in fine form and can really give India a big lead if they can both continue on and make big centuries.

[hubballi]

The WI did well to get a score of over 300 runs but as we see its not really enough as India will easily take a 1st innings lead. Again like the WI innings Indian batsman are getting starts but not going on with it except for the current two batsman at the crease Rahane and Pant who look in fine form and can really give India a big lead if they can both continue on and make big centuries.

First session will be main as if WI are not able to break this partnership then India can post 500+ runs and take a good lead in first innings which can give a good defending score and put pressure on WI batting in 2nd innings.