Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[pakhitheboss]

We all agree that Virat Kohli should take a break. However, I think we also know that Virat Kohli is too stubborn to take a break and it is eventually going to hurt him in the long run.

While it is true that he is currently on the team, he is simply taking up a spot that could be filled by youngsters who can really contribute. Who knows? After a break, he will probably be able to perform a lot better than what he is doing right now! And I don't understand why he has not been removed from the team years ago. He can't stay on the team just because he did well in the past even when he doesn't perform at all.

I think his time is over now. In yesterday's T20 match against England, he only scored 1 run. This guy has lost his touch and apart from being a batter, he is useless to the team. If he is unable to contribute then he should allow someone else to take that position and contribute to the team score.

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[Sithara007]

They did good job today tho, i was expecting at least 400 runs on the board for the Australia but SriLankan's bowlers managed to get wicket quickly in the morning and after that they batted well too, that i wasn't expecting considering their last performance despite winning a toss and batting first.

Agreed. I was surprised by the reply from pakhi. Sri Lanka did a good job on day 2 after the set back during first day. Even if they are not able to take the first innings lead, they should come really close. I was actually surprised by the fighting spirit of the Lankan players. Despite all the turmoil at home, they are able to perform at this level. Australia are in a disadvantageous state, since they are playing in unfamiliar conditions, but they are expected to win these sort of matches against the lower tier nations. After all they are one of the pig-4 teams. If the Aussies can only win at home, then what is the point?

[Swordsoffreedom]

I was happy if Kushal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne were able to score centuries. But they returned with 85 and 86 runs respectively. Now Sri Lanka's collection is 280/4. And Sri Lanka is behind by only 84 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen are batting very carefully. Probably they have a target to bat all day today. My guess is that if Sri Lanka bats all day today, there will be a draw in this match.

[pakhitheboss]

I was happy if Kushal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne were able to score centuries. But they returned with 85 and 86 runs respectively. Now Sri Lanka's collection is 280/4. And Sri Lanka is behind by only 84 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen are batting very carefully. Probably they have a target to bat all day today. My guess is that if Sri Lanka bats all day today, there will be a draw in this match.

This match is heading towards a draw as it is already day 3 and srilanka still trails by 30 odd runs. They will try to utilize the whole day but will also try not to lose any wickets. They will also try to build a considerable lead but if Australian bowlers are able to take quick wickets then this match might not end in draw.

[doomloop]

I was happy if Kushal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne were able to score centuries. But they returned with 85 and 86 runs respectively. Now Sri Lanka's collection is 280/4. And Sri Lanka is behind by only 84 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen are batting very carefully. Probably they have a target to bat all day today. My guess is that if Sri Lanka bats all day today, there will be a draw in this match.

Right now, we are heading for end of third day play with currently Sri Lanka is having 40 runs lead and still four wickets in hand and Chandimal is at crease with this all now home team is in good position even they have fewer chance to draw this match, but good fight back can give them good dividend here. Now it's all one Chandimal and his remaining tailenders how they face Australian bowlers and stay at crease.

If Sri Lanka able to have lead more than 100 then surely this is going to help their cause for draw, and surely they will play without any pressure because any lead less than 100 is surely going to give good advantage to Australia, and they can put Sri Lanka under pressure which could be deadly for them.

[JSRAW]

They did good job today tho, i was expecting at least 400 runs on the board for the Australia but SriLankan's bowlers managed to get wicket quickly in the morning and after that they batted well too, that i wasn't expecting considering their last performance despite winning a toss and batting first.

Agreed. I was surprised by the reply from pakhi. Sri Lanka did a good job on day 2 after the set back during first day. Even if they are not able to take the first innings lead, they should come really close. I was actually surprised by the fighting spirit of the Lankan players. Despite all the turmoil at home, they are able to perform at this level. Australia are in a disadvantageous state, since they are playing in unfamiliar conditions, but they are expected to win these sort of matches against the lower tier nations. After all they are one of the pig-4 teams. If the Aussies can only win at home, then what is the point?

They were pathetic in first match so may be that's why pakhitheboss was reacting with skepticism.

As of now it looks like they might get 100 runs lead easily and if they get very lucky (Which i doubt) and bat for another 2 more session tomorrow then  lead could further increase to 200+. Wicket could deteriorate more on 5th day so it's possible that it might work in favour in SL.

Well Australia is second best touring team after India in last 5-6 years. Recently they won against Pakistan as well and if they are unlucky then current series might end up as draw. Although their real test would be against India and as always it would be very tight contest between these 2 teams.

[Haunebu]

If Sri Lanka able to have lead more than 100 then surely this is going to help their cause for draw, and surely they will play without any pressure because any lead less than 100 is surely going to give good advantage to Australia, and they can put Sri Lanka under pressure which could be deadly for them.

I was completely wrong about Australia obliterating Sri Lanka since I feel that the Lankans could actually win or force a draw. Many of them stepped up when it mattered especially considering the turmoil that their country is going through currently.

They will easily give them a lead of 100+ runs from here on out in my opinion. Australia need to score well during their 2nd innings in order to stay in the game.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

I was completely wrong about Australia obliterating Sri Lanka since I feel that the Lankans could actually win or force a draw. Many of them stepped up when it mattered especially considering the turmoil that their country is going through currently.

They will easily give them a lead of 100+ runs from here on out in my opinion. Australia need to score well during their 2nd innings in order to stay in the game.

Despite all the unrest in Srilanka, Australia still playing test and also Pakistan team is there. This is a positive thing for Srilanka.
This test will end in draw provided Australia play there second innings with responsibility. Srilanka will deifnalty get some lead and Australia have to chase that down.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I was happy if Kushal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne were able to score centuries. But they returned with 85 and 86 runs respectively. Now Sri Lanka's collection is 280/4. And Sri Lanka is behind by only 84 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen are batting very carefully. Probably they have a target to bat all day today. My guess is that if Sri Lanka bats all day today, there will be a draw in this match.

This match is heading towards a draw as it is already day 3 and srilanka still trails by 30 odd runs. They will try to utilize the whole day but will also try not to lose any wickets. They will also try to build a considerable lead but if Australian bowlers are able to take quick wickets then this match might not end in draw.

The chances of this match being drawn are now 90%. At the end of the third day, Sri Lanka collected 431/6. Dinesh Chandimal is unbeaten on 118 runs. Sri Lanka will bat at least 20-30 overs today. Australia will then be able to stay at the crease for at least 5 seasons. However, the performance of Australian batsmen is irregular. They must bat responsibly.

[DanWalker]

I was happy if Kushal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne were able to score centuries. But they returned with 85 and 86 runs respectively. Now Sri Lanka's collection is 280/4. And Sri Lanka is behind by only 84 runs. Sri Lankan batsmen are batting very carefully. Probably they have a target to bat all day today. My guess is that if Sri Lanka bats all day today, there will be a draw in this match.

This match is heading towards a draw as it is already day 3 and srilanka still trails by 30 odd runs. They will try to utilize the whole day but will also try not to lose any wickets. They will also try to build a considerable lead but if Australian bowlers are able to take quick wickets then this match might not end in draw.

The chances of this match being drawn are now 90%. At the end of the third day, Sri Lanka collected 431/6. Dinesh Chandimal is unbeaten on 118 runs. Sri Lanka will bat at least 20-30 overs today. Australia will then be able to stay at the crease for at least 5 seasons. However, the performance of Australian batsmen is irregular. They must bat responsibly.

Sri Lanka have scored 466 runs and has not lost a wicket on the 4th day. Sri Lanka are now 102 runs ahead of Australia. And this is a very good lead. My guess is Sri Lanka will not declare their innings. They will bat until they lose 10 wickets. Sri Lanka will probably collect about 520. Let's see how long the Sri Lankan batsmen can make their innings.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Sri Lanka have scored 466 runs and has not lost a wicket on the 4th day. Sri Lanka are now 102 runs ahead of Australia. And this is a very good lead. My guess is Sri Lanka will not declare their innings. They will bat until they lose 10 wickets. Sri Lanka will probably collect about 520. Let's see how long the Sri Lankan batsmen can make their innings.

Lead is now 110 runs and it's first session of third days play. If Srilanka can get lead of 200 runs at the end of first session or second and make Australia bat for rest of 4 to 5 sessions then Srilanka definitely have a chance else it will be a draw.

[S A KHAIR]

Sri Lanka have scored 466 runs and has not lost a wicket on the 4th day. Sri Lanka are now 102 runs ahead of Australia. And this is a very good lead. My guess is Sri Lanka will not declare their innings. They will bat until they lose 10 wickets. Sri Lanka will probably collect about 520. Let's see how long the Sri Lankan batsmen can make their innings.

Lead is now 110 runs and it's first session of third days play. If Srilanka can get lead of 200 runs at the end of first session or second and make Australia bat for rest of 4 to 5 sessions then Srilanka definitely have a chance else it will be a draw.

It is 496 for 7. Dinesh Chandimal is still at the crease with 151 runs. Sri Lanka will collect more than 550. As long as Chandimal is at the crease, Sri Lanka's innings will be longer. Already to take the lead of 133 runs. If Sri Lanka is able to take a 200-run lead, it will be a good collection for them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Australia lost the match. Because the performance of the Australian players in this series is not good.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

It is 496 for 7. Dinesh Chandimal is still at the crease with 151 runs. Sri Lanka will collect more than 550. As long as Chandimal is at the crease, Sri Lanka's innings will be longer. Already to take the lead of 133 runs. If Sri Lanka is able to take a 200-run lead, it will be a good collection for them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Australia lost the match. Because the performance of the Australian players in this series is not good.

Dinesh Chandimal not out on 153 while lead is now of 135, just two wickets left. If Dinesh Chandimal can take lead to 200 then it will be a real plus for Srilanka bowlers. Only Dinesh Chandimal is the recognised batsmen left so nothing can  be said about final total of Srilanka.

[KennyR]

It is 496 for 7. Dinesh Chandimal is still at the crease with 151 runs. Sri Lanka will collect more than 550. As long as Chandimal is at the crease, Sri Lanka's innings will be longer. Already to take the lead of 133 runs. If Sri Lanka is able to take a 200-run lead, it will be a good collection for them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Australia lost the match. Because the performance of the Australian players in this series is not good.

Dinesh Chandimal not out on 153 while lead is now of 135, just two wickets left. If Dinesh Chandimal can take lead to 200 then it will be a real plus for Srilanka bowlers. Only Dinesh Chandimal is the recognised batsmen left so nothing can  be said about final total of Srilanka.

Chandimal have reached 206 runs not out. Sri Lanka have reached 554 runs in 181 overs completing the first innings. Sri Lanka have played a big innings. Sri Lanka have got good chance of winning the match, if Sri Lanka is able to pick few wickets before the last session of day 4. Chandimal reached 200 runs with style scoring a boundary and two consecutive sixes.

[virasog]

It is 496 for 7. Dinesh Chandimal is still at the crease with 151 runs. Sri Lanka will collect more than 550. As long as Chandimal is at the crease, Sri Lanka's innings will be longer. Already to take the lead of 133 runs. If Sri Lanka is able to take a 200-run lead, it will be a good collection for them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Australia lost the match. Because the performance of the Australian players in this series is not good.

Dinesh Chandimal not out on 153 while lead is now of 135, just two wickets left. If Dinesh Chandimal can take lead to 200 then it will be a real plus for Srilanka bowlers. Only Dinesh Chandimal is the recognised batsmen left so nothing can  be said about final total of Srilanka.

Chandimal have crossed 200 runs and he is on the crease with Rajitha.  Sri Lanka have reached 551 runs losing 9 wickets in 180 overs. Probably Sri Lanka seems to score 600 runs, and there is no chance of declare in my opinion. Somehow this match is going to end as a draw.

It's a pity for Srilanka that they batted so well against the mighty Australians but the match will end in a draw. Scoring 554 runs is a big achievement for a weak team like Srilanka. Dinesh Chandimal remained not out at 206. He could not get support at other end else we would have seen him breaking some of the records.
After their poor batting performance in the 1st test match, Srilanka showed a lot of progress and commitment in the current match.

[galambo]

It's a pity for Srilanka that they batted so well against the mighty Australians but the match will end in a draw. Scoring 554 runs is a big achievement for a weak team like Srilanka. Dinesh Chandimal remained not out at 206. He could not get support at other end else we would have seen him breaking some of the records.
After their poor batting performance in the 1st test match, Srilanka showed a lot of progress and commitment in the current match.

Dinesh Chandimal did the job for Srilanka. The match will end in a draw or not will be cleared by stumps today. If Srilankan bowlers can get some early breakthrough and restrict Australia to 300 then Srilanka will definitely have a chance to win the game. Right now Warner and khawaja are on the crease.

[onecall123]

It's a pity for Srilanka that they batted so well against the mighty Australians but the match will end in a draw. Scoring 554 runs is a big achievement for a weak team like Srilanka. Dinesh Chandimal remained not out at 206. He could not get support at other end else we would have seen him breaking some of the records.
After their poor batting performance in the 1st test match, Srilanka showed a lot of progress and commitment in the current match.

Dinesh Chandimal did the job for Srilanka. The match will end in a draw or not will be cleared by stumps today. If Srilankan bowlers can get some early breakthrough and restrict Australia to 300 then Srilanka will definitely have a chance to win the game. Right now Warner and khawaja are on the crease.

It's a clear draw for Sri Lanka, but the batting effort was impressive. Congratulations to Dinesh Chandimal on his maiden double century in Tests. SL's spinners now have the chance to win this game for the team. Australia will either draw the match or lose it. From here, only two options remain. The chances of Australia getting a draw seem good to me.

[noormcs5]

It's a pity for Srilanka that they batted so well against the mighty Australians but the match will end in a draw. Scoring 554 runs is a big achievement for a weak team like Srilanka. Dinesh Chandimal remained not out at 206. He could not get support at other end else we would have seen him breaking some of the records.
After their poor batting performance in the 1st test match, Srilanka showed a lot of progress and commitment in the current match.

Dinesh Chandimal did the job for Srilanka. The match will end in a draw or not will be cleared by stumps today. If Srilankan bowlers can get some early breakthrough and restrict Australia to 300 then Srilanka will definitely have a chance to win the game. Right now Warner and khawaja are on the crease.

The only chance for the Srilanka to win this test match is to bowl out Australia cheaply. This may seems impossible for now but they already did a miracle by making over 550 runs in the first innings. If they can also show some miracle in bowling too, this might be possible.

Think of Prabath Jayasuriya making a hatrick in the second innings. He already took 6 wickets in the first innings.  Or perhaps Kasun Rajitha taking 5 wickets in the 2nd innings 

[UmerIdrees]

The only chance for the Srilanka to win this test match is to bowl out Australia cheaply. This may seems impossible for now but they already did a miracle by making over 550 runs in the first innings. If they can also show some miracle in bowling too, this might be possible.

Nothing is impossible in cricket. Australia has already lost 4 wickets in the second innings and they still trail by 110 runs.
Srilanka has a very good opportunity to win this test match and level this series.


The Pakistan team is in Colombo and playing a tour match with Sri Lanka Cricket XI. The opening pair failed but Baber Azam came to the rescue and made 88 runs.

[BobK71]

The 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia is underway. Where Sri Lanka is ahead in their performance. Australia, on the other hand, do not have much advantage. Australia are 117 runs for 7 wicket (Day 4: 3rd Session) at the moment Australia hardly try to stay on the pitch. Maybe their game will be over in a few moments. Sri Lanka get the advantages by their bowling action. probably the match will go under Sri Lanka.