Cricket match prediction discussions

[AB de Royse777]

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Nothing shocking here. I could see this result from a mile away since Sri Lanka have been performing miserably in recent times and I don't see any big improvement in their teamwork.

Its quite sad really since they have always been favorites to lift the world cup several times in the past and it they already seem like they are out of the race this time around.

While I do not disagree with you but have you seen the last test match. It was a glorious win for Sri Lanka. I said it before and saying it again this team needs psychiatrist psychologist.

I thought Sri Lanka would bat better in the first innings but looking at the scoreboard it's disappointing. You can not always repeat heroic innings like the last match.  

Edited the wording.

[absy]

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Nothing shocking here. I could see this result from a mile away since Sri Lanka have been performing miserably in recent times and I don't see any big improvement in their teamwork.

Its quite sad really since they have always been favorites to lift the world cup several times in the past and it they already seem like they are out of the race this time around.

While I do not disagree with you but have you seen the last test match. It was a glorious win for Sri Lanka. I said it before and saying it again this team needs psychiatrist.

I thought Sri Lanka would bat better in the first innings but looking at the scoreboard it's disappointing. You can not always repeat heroic innings like the last match.  

That's harsh , you shouldn't use terms like psychiatrist .All teams go through this , it's not specially for Sri Lanka you know . They will get more consistent as the players in the team get experienced , they just need time and nothing else.

[AB de Royse777]

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That's harsh , you shouldn't use terms like psychiatrist .All teams go through this , it's not specially for Sri Lanka you know . They will get more consistent as the players in the team get experienced , they just need time and nothing else.

Having a psychologist in the team gives advantage to a team. If I am not wrong then there was a time when Australian team had a full time psychologist when they were dominating the cricket world under the captaincy of Steve Waugh.

[absy]

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That's harsh , you shouldn't use terms like psychiatrist .All teams go through this , it's not specially for Sri Lanka you know . They will get more consistent as the players in the team get experienced , they just need time and nothing else.

Having a psychologist in the team gives advantage to a team. If I am not wrong then there was a time when Australian team had a full time psychologist when they were dominating the cricket world under the captaincy of Steve Waugh.

Right , teams do have psychologist but not psychiatrist . I got confused when you said that , they are similar but not same . That's why I mentioned it . No worries got your point now , you are stating that psychologist will help them prepare better physically and mentally . Am I right?

[Little Mouse]

Having a psychologist in the team gives advantage to a team. If I am not wrong then there was a time when Australian team had a full time psychologist when they were dominating the cricket world under the captaincy of Steve Waugh.

Neither it's something strange, not it should be something strange. I think it's okay to have a psychologist if needed for the team.

No worries got your point now , you are stating that psychologist will help them prepare better physically and mentally . Am I right?

A player should be prepared both mentally and physically. You know if a player have some issue with mentally he will barely lay a good match.

[AB de Royse777]

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Right , teams do have psychologist but not psychiatrist . I got confused when you said that , they are similar but not same . That's why I mentioned it . No worries got your point now , you are stating that psychologist will help them prepare better physically and mentally . Am I right?

Oh LOL
Sorry it really was a wrong wording from me. Yes I meant psychologist, did not mean psychiatrist to treat the mental illness LOL

Thanks for pointing out.

Edit: Have anyone noticed SA lost two more wickets? They are 5 down now.

Edit: Another one gone! 6 down!

[absy]

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Right , teams do have psychologist but not psychiatrist . I got confused when you said that , they are similar but not same . That's why I mentioned it . No worries got your point now , you are stating that psychologist will help them prepare better physically and mentally . Am I right?

Oh LOL
Sorry it really was a wrong wording from me. Yes I meant psychologist, did not mean psychiatrist to treat the mental illness LOL

Thanks for pointing out.

Edit: Have anyone noticed SA lost two more wickets? They are 5 down now.

Edit: Another one gone! 6 down!

Well it happens lol .

Coming to SA v SL , I guess SL will take the series away , after the first innings I wasn't so sure but seems like the bowlers are doing great job Would love to see them win this.

[AB de Royse777]

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Well it happens lol .

Coming to SA v SL , I guess SL will take the series away , after the first innings I wasn't so sure but seems like the bowlers are doing great job Would love to see them win this.

I am a die heart Sri Lanka fan when they do well LOL

I would like to see them to win this test too although an hour ago I thought this was not going to happen but after taking some quick wickets they are in strong good position. du Plessis can be a threat for them. Let's hope they take him early.

[AB de Royse777]

Srilankan fighting back hard. be ready for another exciting chase from SL. Faf du Plessis still batting with the tailenders. the way Srilanka batted in first inning.  total of 250 run would be sufficient for SA.
Edit: i was generous lol Target down now 200-220 runs.
Edit : Last 7 wickets fell only in 27 runs. lol

Great come back from Sri Lanka. In their 2nd innings they already scored 23 without no lose. They need another 173 runs with 10 wickets remaining which is a very easy target if no drama happens.

Who would have thought that? Sri Lanka should be winning this test series in fashion.

[JSRAW]

Who would have thought that? Sri Lanka should be winning this test series in fashion.

If they can pull that off. then they can become first Subcontinent team to win test series in South Africa. if I am not wrong here.

[AB de Royse777]

Who would have thought that? Sri Lanka should be winning this test series in fashion.

If they can pull that off. then they can become first Subcontinent team to win test series in South Africa. if I am not wrong here.

I am also not aware of that. If this is truth then this will be a great achievement.

Anyone is watching 2nd ODI between WI vs England? England won the toss and asked WI to bat. WI scored 14 without any lose so far. I hope they win the match.

[reflector]

Who would have thought that? Sri Lanka should be winning this test series in fashion.

If they can pull that off. then they can become first Subcontinent team to win test series in South Africa. if I am not wrong here.

I am also not aware of that. If this is truth then this will be a great achievement.

Anyone is watching 2nd ODI between WI vs England? England won the toss and asked WI to bat. WI scored 14 without any lose so far. I hope they win the match.

Yup I am seeing it, 5 Overs up and still monster hitter Gayle and campbell on the crease. Lets see how the match goes. I am really looking forward to see Gayle's action today and how he will make the turning play in this match.
Lets wait watch what England bowlers and batsmen do today to make their way also clear. Wishing WI to win today...

[absy]

Who would have thought that? Sri Lanka should be winning this test series in fashion.

If they can pull that off. then they can become first Subcontinent team to win test series in South Africa. if I am not wrong here.

I guess so too , they just need 137 runs to do that with 8 wickets in hand. I bet at the right time when the odds was 4.8 favouring SL . Looks like I got it or will there be another twist in the tale?

[eaLiTy]

I guess so too , they just need 137 runs to do that with 8 wickets in hand. I bet at the right time when the odds was 4.8 favouring SL . Looks like I got it or will there be another twist in the tale?

I am really surprised by the Srilankan performance and that too in South Africa, looking at the team i thought it was an inexperienced team as majority of the names are new and so is the reason i never expected these sort of performance from them. Unless you see some hostile spells from Rabada and Steyn and pick wickets at regular intervals, 137 is a chaseable total with 8 wickets in hand.

Lets wait watch what England bowlers and batsmen do today to make their way also clear. Wishing WI to win today...

England lost their openers chasing 289 but they do have a strong batting line up and i think  England will win the match as they are performing well in the shorter format for the last two years, if West Indies can pick wickets or restrict the run flow then they have a chance to put them in trouble as the run rate increases.

[vella85]

Sri Lanka have a huge chance to win this test match after another great bowling performance by the bowlers. Once again they have set up the win for Sri Lanka if the batsman can take it. A member here said that I was underestimating South Africa a bit too much well no one here even gave Sri Lanka a chance at winning at all in this test series and they won the first test in a huge upset and they are on the verge to winning the second test match in a massive upset. I really hope they win this match as its good for cricket. If Perera can produce what he did in the first test match and the middle order and tail can stick with him then Sri Lanka will win. Kusal Mendis is also good with the bat so the longer he can stick around, Sri Lanka's chances are much higher. Its going to be a great end to the match and series.

[Pffrt]

Sri Lanka have a huge chance to win this test match after another great bowling performance by the bowlers.

Can't believe that it's only 2nd day stumps and Srilanka is batting for chasing, lol. Test cricket should also be halved like block rewards.Srilanka will possibly win the match. They need 137 runs with 8 wickets remaining. Only 1 good partnership can bring them win.

[absy]

" 1st win against SA in ODIs for WI since 2014 "
" Fastest to score 100 against England by a WI batsmen " - Hetmyer

It was a great day for WI , whoever bet on them would have made good profits.

[Pffrt]

It was a great day for WI , whoever bet on them would have made good profits.

It was a holiday here and I had to go for a little journey and that's why didn't bother to bet. If I would, I would bet on England though. Hetmyer is playing pretty well though.

[eaLiTy]

" 1st win against SA in ODIs for WI since 2014 "
" Fastest to score 100 against England by a WI batsmen " - Hetmyer

It was a great day for WI , whoever bet on them would have made good profits.

Looks like Hetmyer is the difference now and the player to look after for West Indies, I did expect England to win the match as they chased a huge total in the first ODI but West Indies took wickets at regular interval and put the pressure on England players, but they were in the game till the last five overs, it was a good game of cricket and i am betting for England to win the next ODI.
Australian tour of India is coming up and tomorrow we have our first T20, with the full team i will bet my money on India to win the match, will make my bet after looking at the playing eleven.

[onrise]

Sri Lanka have a huge chance to win this test match after another great bowling performance by the bowlers.

Can't believe that it's only 2nd day stumps and Srilanka is batting for chasing, lol. Test cricket should also be halved like block rewards.Srilanka will possibly win the match. They need 137 runs with 8 wickets remaining. Only 1 good partnership can bring them win.

SL now require just 88 runs and 8 wickets remaining. They will win this test match too. What a comeback for SL as even in the last test match they snatched the victory form the SA win and this time too inspite of lead for SA in first innings they could not capitalize it.