Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[rojan]

Oh wow declaration by Babar, I'm loving it. Well done Babar!! That's a way to play the test match.

So here is the equation. Kiwis need 138 runs to win in 15 overs and they need to put on their T-20 cap.

15 overs if there is no bad light situation. Spectators should fancy some fireworks if kiwis comes out with a positive mindset.

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I would say suicidal declaration and its not recommended if you have lost two consecutive home series. Bracewell is gone in first over, he was bowled by Abrar. NZ need 122 runs on 74 balls at the moment and this is very much in there range. NZ are going with 6 runs per over and they to do some more acceleration if they really wanna win this game.

New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell he scored 3 runs from 5 balls. He got out with very few runs. If Michael Bracewell could have scored more runs then he could have done something for the New Zealand team. What I have seen is that the New Zealand team played so poorly in some matches.  It goes without saying. Pakistan team is very strong. Everyone knows that Pakistan team has a lot to say as well as batsmen. The game between Pakistan and New Zealand is really a beautiful game to watch.

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[JSRAW]

Oh wow declaration by Babar, I'm loving it. Well done Babar!! That's a way to play the test match.

So here is the equation. Kiwis need 138 runs to win in 15 overs and they need to put on their T-20 cap.

15 overs if there is no bad light situation. Spectators should fancy some fireworks if kiwis comes out with a positive mindset.

Abrar vs Kiwi is loading....

I would say suicidal declaration and its not recommended if you have lost two consecutive home series. Bracewell is gone in first over, he was bowled by Abrar. NZ need 122 runs on 74 balls at the moment and this is very much in there range. NZ are going with 6 runs per over and they to do some more acceleration if they really wanna win this game.

It surely looked like one at the start, although it was indeed a good decision to keep everyone interested after 4.5 dull days of cricket but....

After just 4-5 overs Babar again went to his usual defensive shell and introduced the Pacers, despite knowing that Pacers take more time to finish their overs so, in the end, it looked like a calculated declaration just to avoid embarrassment and appear bit brave.

So i would take my words "Well done Babar" back.

~snip~.

Wb bhai, You went poof for good., hope everything is alright.

[WatChe]

So will you call it a good play from Pakistan batsmen to save the match from this situation on the bad wicket? I think Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Wasim really played a match saving innings and snatched the victory from the hands of New Zealand.

I am not saying that Pakistan played well in this test match, they did not. They need to improve many things but if we only see the play for day 5, it was a masterpiece from the Pakistan team.

Expected the unexpected and even though the match was a draw New Zealand camp would be sad and the Pakistan Camp happy at the end of the day.

Saud 55 runs on 108 balls and Wasim 43 runs saves the match for Pakistan. Sarfraz also did some resistance and scored 53 runs. Pakistan batting is not the problem, the problem is there main pacers are injured like Afridi, Naseem and Haris. In the absence of top fast bowlers Abrar has done a good job by picking 23 wickets in his 6 innings. The next match is also in karachi and Pakistan will be happy that they draw the game.

[noormcs5]

Oh wow declaration by Babar, I'm loving it. Well done Babar!! That's a way to play the test match.

So here is the equation. Kiwis need 138 runs to win in 15 overs and they need to put on their T-20 cap.

15 overs if there is no bad light situation. Spectators should fancy some fireworks if kiwis comes out with a positive mindset.

Abrar vs Kiwi is loading....

First of all, it was impossible to get 138 runs in 15 overs which is 90 balls. Even if they had played with a T20 mode, it would have been a difficult target.

Secondly, Pakistan and baber Azam knew that there will be fewer than 15 overs because of the bad light and that will make the target even more stiffer than it looks. In the end only 7.3 overs were bowled and New Zealand managed to collect 60 odd runs.

The main highlight of the match was Kane Williamson double century and he was also declared the Man of the match.
Well Played Williamson.

[Vaskiy]

Oh wow declaration by Babar, I'm loving it. Well done Babar!! That's a way to play the test match.

So here is the equation. Kiwis need 138 runs to win in 15 overs and they need to put on their T-20 cap.

15 overs if there is no bad light situation. Spectators should fancy some fireworks if kiwis comes out with a positive mindset.

Abrar vs Kiwi is loading....

First of all, it was impossible to get 138 runs in 15 overs which is 90 balls. Even if they had played with a T20 mode, it would have been a difficult target.

Secondly, Pakistan and baber Azam knew that there will be fewer than 15 overs because of the bad light and that will make the target even more stiffer than it looks. In the end only 7.3 overs were bowled and New Zealand managed to collect 60 odd runs.

The main highlight of the match was Kane Williamson double century and he was also declared the Man of the match.
Well Played Williamson.

Pakistan players managed to perform well in the second innings and everything was in support to the Pakistan team including the weather condition. The match which is predicted to be a win for New Zealand in a much easier way have ended in a draw. This is how test matches need to be played. Such kind of performance is very rare to watch.

[Sithara007]

Saud 55 runs on 108 balls and Wasim 43 runs saves the match for Pakistan. Sarfraz also did some resistance and scored 53 runs. Pakistan batting is not the problem, the problem is there main pacers are injured like Afridi, Naseem and Haris. In the absence of top fast bowlers Abrar has done a good job by picking 23 wickets in his 6 innings. The next match is also in karachi and Pakistan will be happy that they draw the game.

Yes.. the New Zealand bowlers were unable to break the 8th wicket partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Wasim. These two added 71 runs for Pakistan, and more importantly survived for 18.3 overs until Mohammad Wasim got out to the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Even after Wasim got out, Saud Shakeel and Mir Hamza resisted the Kiwi bowling for another 13.3 overs and this sealed the fate of the test match. I had a feeling that the New Zealand captain could have given a few spells to the two pacers - Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, as the spinners were being schooled by the Pak batsmen.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Saud 55 runs on 108 balls and Wasim 43 runs saves the match for Pakistan. Sarfraz also did some resistance and scored 53 runs. Pakistan batting is not the problem, the problem is there main pacers are injured like Afridi, Naseem and Haris. In the absence of top fast bowlers Abrar has done a good job by picking 23 wickets in his 6 innings. The next match is also in karachi and Pakistan will be happy that they draw the game.

Yes.. the New Zealand bowlers were unable to break the 8th wicket partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Wasim. These two added 71 runs for Pakistan, and more importantly survived for 18.3 overs until Mohammad Wasim got out to the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Even after Wasim got out, Saud Shakeel and Mir Hamza resisted the Kiwi bowling for another 13.3 overs and this sealed the fate of the test match. I had a feeling that the New Zealand captain could have given a few spells to the two pacers - Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, as the spinners were being schooled by the Pak batsmen.

Muhammad was and Saud shakeel saved Pakistan from another defeat yesterday otherwise this was a win for Newzealand if they got more time.
Kiwis played very well in their first test so do Pakistan they somehow maintained the interest of audience in 5 days long test match. Kane Williamson and Babar Azam batting was amazing.

[noormcs5]

Oh wow declaration by Babar, I'm loving it. Well done Babar!! That's a way to play the test match.

So here is the equation. Kiwis need 138 runs to win in 15 overs and they need to put on their T-20 cap.

15 overs if there is no bad light situation. Spectators should fancy some fireworks if kiwis comes out with a positive mindset.

Abrar vs Kiwi is loading....

First of all, it was impossible to get 138 runs in 15 overs which is 90 balls. Even if they had played with a T20 mode, it would have been a difficult target.

Secondly, Pakistan and baber Azam knew that there will be fewer than 15 overs because of the bad light and that will make the target even more stiffer than it looks. In the end only 7.3 overs were bowled and New Zealand managed to collect 60 odd runs.

The main highlight of the match was Kane Williamson double century and he was also declared the Man of the match.
Well Played Williamson.

Pakistan players managed to perform well in the second innings and everything was in support to the Pakistan team including the weather condition. The match which is predicted to be a win for New Zealand in a much easier way have ended in a draw. This is how test matches need to be played. Such kind of performance is very rare to watch.

I do not know whom you are praising here. Are you saying the Pakistan team played well or do you think New Zealand held a better show?

For obvious reasons, you cannot call any team played badly, as both teams scored well in the first innings. All the drama came in the 2nd innings where the Pakistan batsmen again tried to collapse but were saved by some late good batting.

For spectator's point of view, the match becomes interesting on the last day but if we see the first four days of this test match, there were just full of runs on a dead track.

[crunck]

Saud 55 runs on 108 balls and Wasim 43 runs saves the match for Pakistan. Sarfraz also did some resistance and scored 53 runs. Pakistan batting is not the problem, the problem is there main pacers are injured like Afridi, Naseem and Haris. In the absence of top fast bowlers Abrar has done a good job by picking 23 wickets in his 6 innings. The next match is also in karachi and Pakistan will be happy that they draw the game.

Yes.. the New Zealand bowlers were unable to break the 8th wicket partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Wasim. These two added 71 runs for Pakistan, and more importantly survived for 18.3 overs until Mohammad Wasim got out to the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Even after Wasim got out, Saud Shakeel and Mir Hamza resisted the Kiwi bowling for another 13.3 overs and this sealed the fate of the test match. I had a feeling that the New Zealand captain could have given a few spells to the two pacers - Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, as the spinners were being schooled by the Pak batsmen.

Actually, I thought that Pakistani tailenders were showing how to back to the top-order batsman of Pakistan. I thought Pakistan should have done well as a team. But in the end, Pakistan is going to be very happy to even drop the test match. Because at one point it feels like they are going to lose for sure. if there was a little more time in the test match left, I’m sure New Zealand could have won it. The outcome of several test matches from Pakistan has not been well or satisfactory to say at least.

[BobK71]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

[noormcs5]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

Wow, it will be a miracle if it happens. The reason I am saying this is that in this series and in the last series with England, Pakistan has produced dead wickets. So now if they can produce a bouncy track, it will be good for the game.

Although Pakistan has some good pace attacks and also the Pakistan team is known for their bowlers, still they produce pure dead wickets which is just beyond understanding. Before that, they had lost the series with England playing on a dead track.

[sovie]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand has been drawn. Had Pakistan's batsmen scored a few more runs, they would have been victorious. But both teams played great cricket. Hopefully the next match will be better.

[coinerer]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand has been drawn. Had Pakistan's batsmen scored a few more runs, they would have been victorious. But both teams played great cricket. Hopefully the next match will be better.

The match was amazing and New Zealand first scored 612 and Pakistan scored 438 but in the second over Pakistan scored 311 and New Zealand scored only 61 and thus the New Zealand vs Pakistan test match was a draw. The game was really fun.  Although I did not have the opportunity to watch the whole game.  But, I liked it a lot when I saw it

[JSRAW]

Back in Dec 2021, many of us had so many hopes when PCB announced this home season.

Finally, it's coming to an end for tests with historical outcomes, not in a good way tho. I hope they end the last match on a high note.

[romero121]

Back in Dec 2021, many of us had so many hopes when PCB announced this home season.

Finally, it's coming to an end for tests with historical outcomes, not in a good way tho. I hope they end the last match on a high note.

After a decade test series is being hosted in Pakistan. This have given them opportunity to play good cricket in the home ground. However they weren't able to mark a win. Even the recent test match was almost close to losing and the light condition made the match end in a draw. If not the match would've been a win for New Zealand. Though this year isn't that good for Pakistan, we can expect improvement in the upcoming year.

[savetheFORUM]

Saud 55 runs on 108 balls and Wasim 43 runs saves the match for Pakistan. Sarfraz also did some resistance and scored 53 runs. Pakistan batting is not the problem, the problem is there main pacers are injured like Afridi, Naseem and Haris. In the absence of top fast bowlers Abrar has done a good job by picking 23 wickets in his 6 innings. The next match is also in karachi and Pakistan will be happy that they draw the game.

Yes.. the New Zealand bowlers were unable to break the 8th wicket partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Wasim. These two added 71 runs for Pakistan, and more importantly survived for 18.3 overs until Mohammad Wasim got out to the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Even after Wasim got out, Saud Shakeel and Mir Hamza resisted the Kiwi bowling for another 13.3 overs and this sealed the fate of the test match. I had a feeling that the New Zealand captain could have given a few spells to the two pacers - Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, as the spinners were being schooled by the Pak batsmen.

Here I will praise Pakistani tail enders and surely poor bowling by Ajaz Patel never help kiwis to win this match which could be another historical achievement for them after landing in Pakistan and scored 612 runs with former captain play amazing inning and having 200 not out which turn the tables into their favour while they take seven wickets I was positive now they can do things for themselves but sadly first Saud Shakeel with Mohammad Wasim and then with Mir Hamza give good response to Pakistan, and they were able to save this match for the Pakistan from another embarrassing defeat which could be fifth in row after losing against Australia and England.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Back in Dec 2021, many of us had so many hopes when PCB announced this home season.

Finally, it's coming to an end for tests with historical outcomes, not in a good way tho. I hope they end the last match on a high note.

After a decade test series is being hosted in Pakistan. This have given them opportunity to play good cricket in the home ground. However they weren't able to mark a win. Even the recent test match was almost close to losing and the light condition made the match end in a draw. If not the match would've been a win for New Zealand. Though this year isn't that good for Pakistan, we can expect improvement in the upcoming year.

Things will definitely get better and Pakistan performance will improve in next year.  This test series have been hard for Pakistan and their performance was not good. Hopefully this is temporary and Pakistan comes back strong.
Last match with kiwis was an interesting one both teams put alot of efforts to win the ge but that ended in draw.
Hopefully next game will be more clear.

[savetheFORUM]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

I agreed with you this statement when you have end of the match in a draw then good or poor performance not matters but still I am feeling bad for the New Zealand because they have done historical performance in this match specially Williamson who was playing his first test match after leaving captaincy done amazing performance, and they were almost near the win this match but sadly their bowlers unable to take tail enders quickly which cost them this match in a draw and their all historical performance gone into vain, but surely they can be proud on their performance and can fight back in coming match which could be last of this series because right now Pakistani management and team both are giving the worst on and off the field things which are never been helpful for the development of this game.

[BobK71]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

I agreed with you this statement when you have end of the match in a draw then good or poor performance not matters but still I am feeling bad for the New Zealand because they have done historical performance in this match specially Williamson who was playing his first test match after leaving captaincy done amazing performance, and they were almost near the win this match but sadly their bowlers unable to take tail enders quickly which cost them this match in a draw and their all historical performance gone into vain, but surely they can be proud on their performance and can fight back in coming match which could be last of this series because right now Pakistani management and team both are giving the worst on and off the field things which are never been helpful for the development of this game.

A review of the match shows that New Zealand were ahead but some of the Pakistani batsmen were batting with conviction towards the end. If New Zealand were able to break the partnership between them, it would have been easy to win the match. After the seventh wicket, there was a lot of doubt in the match, that the match would probably go in New Zealand's favor. But the match ended in a draw as their effort was good till the end of the day.

[ThemePen]

When the result of the game is shown draw, there is no chance to say whether the performance of the game is good or bad. However, Pakistan is not good in this performance. Shahid Afridi, who is currently in charge of the selection committee, has indicated the same thing. He thinks Pakistan will do well from the next match. The first Test pitch was against the bowlers. So in the second Test they are trying to create a suitable environment for the bowlers. They will produce bouncy pitches in the 2nd Test.

I agreed with you this statement when you have end of the match in a draw then good or poor performance not matters but still I am feeling bad for the New Zealand because they have done historical performance in this match specially Williamson who was playing his first test match after leaving captaincy done amazing performance, and they were almost near the win this match but sadly their bowlers unable to take tail enders quickly which cost them this match in a draw and their all historical performance gone into vain, but surely they can be proud on their performance and can fight back in coming match which could be last of this series because right now Pakistani management and team both are giving the worst on and off the field things which are never been helpful for the development of this game.

A review of the match shows that New Zealand were ahead but some of the Pakistani batsmen were batting with conviction towards the end. If New Zealand were able to break the partnership between them, it would have been easy to win the match. After the seventh wicket, there was a lot of doubt in the match, that the match would probably go in New Zealand's favor. But the match ended in a draw as their effort was good till the end of the day.

Yes the New Zealand played really well in the last match and won the series but now we can't predict that the New Zealand will win. Because, may be Pakistan practice really well in these previous days and can play well in this match too. So let's wait who will play well. Performance will show everything.