Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[JSRAW]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

 

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[mm2543363580]

England's batsmen played very well in both innings. Their collection in the first innings was 325 runs. And England's collection of 374 runs in the second innings. Every batsman in England played reasonably well. As the pitch was not batting-friendly. So 374 runs seems a good enough collection to me. England set a target of 393 runs. The New Zealand batsmen did not play well in the first innings. The top-order players in particular performed poorly. If the top-order players do not play well in the second innings too, then New Zealand will lose this match.

Newzealand have to chase a big target of 393. Their bowling was not good enough in both innings to stop England from scoring big runs. Newzealand need to bat with responsibility, they have scored 306 runs in first innings and this time they need 393 runs. They have started innings and score 10 runs in 2 overs so far.

Already New Zealand have lost the top order batsmen Latham, Convoy and Williamson. If this continues New Zealand gonna end the innings in less than 150 runs. Williamson is a much important player for New Zealand, and if he had stayed on the crease surely good partnership could've been developed. Stuart Board have done the best taking the 3 wickets.

New Zealand lost their fourth batsman for 27 runs. Devon Conway, who batted brilliantly in the first innings, returned to the dressing room after scoring just 2 runs. New Zealand lost the first 4 batsmen of the top order. And they still need 367 runs to win. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell are now at the crease. These two batsmen are very experienced. But I don't think it is possible for them to give victory to New Zealand in the match. England will win this match very easily. I think New Zealand may be able to score as many as 180 runs.

Newzealand batting is disastrous in second innings,  they have already lost 5 wickets on 34 runs all their main batting lineup is back to pavilion . Now their last hope is Michael Bracewell  If he stays on pitch for longer time then Newzealand can make some runs . Winning is not for them in this test that is for sure.
Smashing balling from England staurt brand who took 4 wickets.

[Vaskiy]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

 

It is really hard to score 124 runs with three wickets left. Axar Patel and Ashwin needs to withstand till the score touches 200 runs. Further the scoring could somehow reach around 220 runs. Around 50 runs trailing by the end of the innings is better to keep the hope of winning or ending the match in a draw than losing badly.

[JSRAW]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

 

It is really hard to score 124 runs with three wickets left. Axar Patel and Ashwin needs to withstand till the score touches 200 runs. Further the scoring could somehow reach around 220 runs. Around 50 runs trailing by the end of the innings is better to keep the hope of winning or ending the match in a draw than losing badly.

If you ask me then it's a very tough job but this pair has all the tools to overcome these hurdles so let's see.

A draw is out of the equation completely as we have 3.5 days left and the way pitch is behaving i reckon this is a 4-day test at best.

[fuguebtc]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

It is really hard to score 124 runs with three wickets left. Axar Patel and Ashwin needs to withstand till the score touches 200 runs. Further the scoring could somehow reach around 220 runs. Around 50 runs trailing by the end of the innings is better to keep the hope of winning or ending the match in a draw than losing badly.

Indian batsmen are not able to stand in front of Nathan Lyon's excellent bowling. Nathan Lyon managed to pick up 5 wickets. India scored only 150 runs. They are still behind by 113 runs. Axar Patel and Aswin are good enough batsmen. But will this pair be able to collect big? I don't think so. The batsman is not able to take advantage of this pitch. I guess India will lose the remaining three wickets between 185-190. If India finishes their innings before 200 then it will be very difficult for India to win this match.

[eaLiTy]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

If we look at the past matches the tail always rescues the team, the troubled batsman always get a breather when they win, now Axar and Ashwin is in the crease and even i am hopeful they will rescue the team from this situation, once there is a match when they are humiliated there will be changes in the team.
Stuart Broad is on fire in the match against New Zealand as they are struggling by 40 and they lost 5 wickets and the match depends upon how long they can hang in their and extend the win for England.

[noormcs5]

Uff another top-order collapse, so frustrating to see this Indian top order.

Once again these guys are putting pressure on lower order and expecting them to bail out!! 263 looks like a mammoth total atm.

Need a masterclass inning from Kohli and I hope no Pikachu face when he gets out.

 

Top order have collapsed. Pujara same as the previous match hadn't fulfilled the expectation. Shreyas Iyer into the squad and going to the pavilion with 4 runs is a big disappointment. Virat Kohli and Jadeja on the crease need to build good partnership. If not 263 doesn't looks reachable as the score is 77/4. As said India bottom order is given pressure as the top order collapse. If the top order have performed good, now the bottom order might perform even better.

Usually, in a low scoring match and on a turning wicket, the upper-order batsmen fails but the lower batsmen tend to perform well and it is very frustrating for the bowling team to bowl out all the top order batsmen but the lower order stuck on the crease and lowering the lead of the first innings.

India is now 159 for 7 wickets down and the last wicket falls at 139. So these two batsmen have now added 20 runs and if this partnership grows it will be frustrating for the Australian team who have played so well since this morning making things difficult for the Indian team.

[Vaskiy]

We are officially f*cked, I don't see if we can top this big deficit.

Trailing 128 runs and not much batting left in the dugout. I really hope Ashin/Axar bail out the Indian team and maybe some contribution from Bharat, if not then we are losing this one as 4th inning would be very tough.

 

It is really hard to score 124 runs with three wickets left. Axar Patel and Ashwin needs to withstand till the score touches 200 runs. Further the scoring could somehow reach around 220 runs. Around 50 runs trailing by the end of the innings is better to keep the hope of winning or ending the match in a draw than losing badly.

If you ask me then it's a very tough job but this pair has all the tools to overcome these hurdles so let's see.

A draw is out of the equation completely as we have 3.5 days left and the way pitch is behaving i reckon this is a 4-day test at best.

The bottom order is doing the best. Axar and Ashwin are once again at their best and took down the trail by runs down to 89 runs. If this pair continues to the perform this way, surely India can reach the first innings score of 263 runs. When the top order failed against the bowlers of Australia, bottom order players are doing well against the bowlers.

In another match New Zealand have almost lost its match as the score have reached 63/5.

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In another match New Zealand have almost lost its match as the score have reached 63/5.

New Zealand's defeat is certain. At the end of the third day, New Zealand scored 63 runs and lost 5 wickets. England still needs 331 runs to win. And it is totally impossible for them now. However, the performance of England's bowlers has been outstanding. Robison and Anderson's bowling in the first innings was outstanding. But Stuart Board is bowling brilliantly in the second innings. And took 4 wickets.

[n0ne]

In another match New Zealand have almost lost its match as the score have reached 63/5.

New Zealand's defeat is certain. At the end of the third day, New Zealand scored 63 runs and lost 5 wickets. England still needs 331 runs to win. And it is totally impossible for them now. However, the performance of England's bowlers has been outstanding. Robison and Anderson's bowling in the first innings was outstanding. But Stuart Board is bowling brilliantly in the second innings. And took 4 wickets.

With the win England will lead the two match series. New Zealand somehow managed to do well in the first innings and the second innings isn't that good. The match is being played in New Zealand, this is an advantage but things hadn't favoured New Zealand.

Match between India and Australia have turned interesting with a big comeback moment from the left hand right hand combination Axar and Ashwin. India was 139/7 and now the score have reached 231/7 and trail by just 32 runs.

[NicNacCoin]

Uff another top-order collapse, so frustrating to see this Indian top order.

The same thing happened in India's first innings as in Australia's first innings, two Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara got their second and fourth dismissals in the same over, Nathan Lyon's 19th over. India suffered a similar batting disaster as Australia but Axar and Ashwin contributed a lot to give the Indian team the lead and ended up scoring 252 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.


As discussed earlier the Indian pitch was supportive of the spinners so Australian spinner Nathan Lyon bowled brilliantly and picked up five wickets. But let's see which team will perform well in the second innings and take the team to the port of victory.

[JSRAW]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?

Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.

These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

[mm2543363580]

Uff another top-order collapse, so frustrating to see this Indian top order.

The same thing happened in India's first innings as in Australia's first innings, two Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara got their second and fourth dismissals in the same over, Nathan Lyon's 19th over. India suffered a similar batting disaster as Australia but Axar and Ashwin contributed a lot to give the Indian team the lead and ended up scoring 252 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.


As discussed earlier the Indian pitch was supportive of the spinners so Australian spinner Nathan Lyon bowled brilliantly and picked up five wickets. But let's see which team will perform well in the second innings and take the team to the port of victory.

India was in real trouble but Axar Patel and Ashwin control the situation in a perfect manner and take the match to 1 run lead.  Match is kow again in indias hand ,Australia is batting for second innings.

[Haunebu]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?

Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.

These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

True. It's happening way too often with India across all formats these days. Rahul and Pujara don't deserve any more chances in the test and ODI formats if you ask me. Ashwin and Jadeja are legendary all-rounders while Axar is on his way to becoming one.

Australia started off well in the 2nd innings and I am excited to see who ends up winning this match filled with a plethora of twists.

[bryant.coleman]

LOL.. after the disappointment with the first test, we have a very competitive match this time. Everything is even stevens, and none of the two teams are at an advantage after the second day of play. Australia had an excellent opportunity to restrict India to somewhere around 150, but then the partnership between Axar and Ashwin pulled things back for India. That said, Australia so far has a nice start to their second innings.

[Vaskiy]

LOL.. after the disappointment with the first test, we have a very competitive match this time. Everything is even stevens, and none of the two teams are at an advantage after the second day of play. Australia had an excellent opportunity to restrict India to somewhere around 150, but then the partnership between Axar and Ashwin pulled things back for India. That said, Australia so far has a nice start to their second innings.

Australia have opened the second innings in a better way. A great pull back from Axar and Ashwin. Once the wickets fell, the innings have come to an end. Nathan Lyon had bowled well taking 5 wickets. Good break through by Todd Murphy who took seven wickets in the first match. As mentioned the match is very competitive, that we can't easily predict the outcome of the match.

[JSRAW]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?

Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.

These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

True. It's happening way too often with India across all formats these days. Rahul and Pujara don't deserve any more chances in the test and ODI formats if you ask me. Ashwin and Jadeja are legendary all-rounders while Axar is on his way to becoming one.

Australia started off well in the 2nd innings and I am excited to see who ends up winning this match filled with a plethora of twists.

This was actually proper test cricket where 2 top teams were fighting vigorously. The Aussies turned a bit late but it's alright as it's a long series, we need more such contests in BGT.

Atm Aussies are slightly ahead and playing with a positive mindset but things could change drastically. Anyway very excited for tomorrow.

[romero121]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?

Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.

These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

True. It's happening way too often with India across all formats these days. Rahul and Pujara don't deserve any more chances in the test and ODI formats if you ask me. Ashwin and Jadeja are legendary all-rounders while Axar is on his way to becoming one.

Australia started off well in the 2nd innings and I am excited to see who ends up winning this match filled with a plethora of twists.

This was actually proper test cricket where 2 top teams were fighting vigorously. The Aussies turned a bit late but it's alright as it's a long series, we need more such contests in BGT.

Atm Aussies are slightly ahead and playing with a positive mindset but things could change drastically. Anyway very excited for tomorrow.

Disappointment from k.L.Rahul, Pujara and Iyer. Kohli was in good form, and the wrong decision from the third umpire made him walk to the pavilion at 44 runs. The fight for the win continues as both the teams are equally strong. As mentioned right now Australia team is quite ahead with the good opening. The pitch condition changes as the match reaches the last days. The same makes the match more interesting and every cricketing fans are waiting for tommorow.

[onecall123]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?

Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.

These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

True. It's happening way too often with India across all formats these days. Rahul and Pujara don't deserve any more chances in the test and ODI formats if you ask me. Ashwin and Jadeja are legendary all-rounders while Axar is on his way to becoming one.

Australia started off well in the 2nd innings and I am excited to see who ends up winning this match filled with a plethora of twists.

This was actually proper test cricket where 2 top teams were fighting vigorously. The Aussies turned a bit late but it's alright as it's a long series, we need more such contests in BGT.

Atm Aussies are slightly ahead and playing with a positive mindset but things could change drastically. Anyway very excited for tomorrow.

Disappointment from k.L.Rahul, Pujara and Iyer. Kohli was in good form, and the wrong decision from the third umpire made him walk to the pavilion at 44 runs. The fight for the win continues as both the teams are equally strong. As mentioned right now Australia team is quite ahead with the good opening. The pitch condition changes as the match reaches the last days. The same makes the match more interesting and every cricketing fans are waiting for tommorow.

Australia is retaliating. Australia's fans should thank K.L.Rahul, Pujara, and Iyer for helping their side. Therefore, Australia had a positive start to their second innings on day two. Playing on such a wicket requires a different approach since defense will not work. Trying to score as many as possible while staying positive but not throwing away your wicket. In the current match, both teams have a good chance of winning. It will be a very important day for the game tomorrow if a good bowling spell or a big hit decides the outcome.

[Iranus]

How many times? How many times this triplet will save top order's ass?
Freaking unbelievable and mighty impressed with Axar-Ashwin. India was in a dire situation but boy o boy they saved us again.
These guys deserve a big raise or some bonus IMO. Aussies will be disappointed, for obvious reasons and now they have to bat with just 1 run lead. I believe anything over 150 chase would be too tough at this deck.

True. It's happening way too often with India across all formats these days. Rahul and Pujara don't deserve any more chances in the test and ODI formats if you ask me. Ashwin and Jadeja are legendary all-rounders while Axar is on his way to becoming one.
Australia started off well in the 2nd innings and I am excited to see who ends up winning this match filled with a plethora of twists.

This was actually proper test cricket where 2 top teams were fighting vigorously. The Aussies turned a bit late but it's alright as it's a long series, we need more such contests in BGT.
Atm Aussies are slightly ahead and playing with a positive mindset but things could change drastically. Anyway very excited for tomorrow.

Disappointment from k.L.Rahul, Pujara and Iyer. Kohli was in good form, and the wrong decision from the third umpire made him walk to the pavilion at 44 runs. The fight for the win continues as both the teams are equally strong. As mentioned right now Australia team is quite ahead with the good opening. The pitch condition changes as the match reaches the last days. The same makes the match more interesting and every cricketing fans are waiting for tommorow.

Australia is retaliating. Australia's fans should thank K.L.Rahul, Pujara, and Iyer for helping their side. Therefore, Australia had a positive start to their second innings on day two. Playing on such a wicket requires a different approach since defense will not work. Trying to score as many as possible while staying positive but not throwing away your wicket. In the current match, both teams have a good chance of winning. It will be a very important day for the game tomorrow if a good bowling spell or a big hit decides the outcome.

The performance of Australia's bowlers was excellent. Nathan Lyon in particular bowled brilliantly. He picked up 5 wickets. Kuhnemaan and Murphy also managed to pick up two wickets each. But Axar Patel and Aswin batted very responsibly. Patel scored 74 runs and Ashwin scored 37 runs. If these two batsmen did not play well, India could not have collected 200 runs. However, if Australia can set a target of more than 300 then they will have a chance of winning. I think India will win if they give a target of less than 300. But like the first match, this match will not be one-sided. This match will be very competitive.