Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[og kush420]

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PS : Meh doesn't matter, we are going to lose anyway lol 

I am having hopes of India winning a match and if they are able to win the series it will be history as South Africa is hard to beat in their home soil and India coming with victory over Australia and England and if they continue the same pattern it would be great. The best part is that India has world class bowlers which they lacked when they used to tour earlier and if the batsman clicks then it will be an interesting series.

Nothing wrong with that. We do have good test team and excellent seam attack which could test Proteas batters. I remember our last tour of South Africa, our bowlers were extremely impressive and batters equally shit lol.

Anyway Centurion is SA's Gabba. Their numbers are very dominating there. Win = 21 , Lost = 2

There is no comparison of SA squad with India squad. Though India has not very good test record at SA they have so far won only 3 test at SA and never won any test series there. Its a very good chance for india to better there record at SA, hope that kohli BCCI row won't effect this test series.

Indian team looks far better than the SA side. India has won the toss and decided to bat first. I am doubtful about the performance of Virat Kohli, Pujara and Rahane. The middle order has been out of form and if the opener are not able to score good runs on the board then SA might have an upper edge.

If India can't win test series with this squad I am afraid they can never win series in SA. India has shown a good performance against NZ in recent home series though kohli wasn't able to fire up in that series. India is too good at there home soil let's see if they can replicate same at SA today.

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[Swordsoffreedom]

England team lost the form very terribly. After a badly defeated in the first two Test matches, the first day of the third Test was also a horror for them. They lost all the wickets for just 185 runs. Root has scored 50 runs for the team. Australia's collection at the end of the first day is 61/1. Australia still lagging 124.

[og kush420]

England team lost the form very terribly. After a badly defeated in the first two Test matches, the first day of the third Test was also a horror for them. They lost all the wickets for just 185 runs. Root has scored 50 runs for the team. Australia's collection at the end of the first day is 61/1. Australia still lagging 124.

Everyone thought that 3rd test match will be tight as England will try hard to win 3rd test but it seems like England have surrendered for this Ashes. Both teams are very much balanced but its Australia who is dominating every aspect of game while England is playing like an associate team.

[JSRAW]

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Anyway Centurion is SA's Gabba. Their numbers are very dominating there. Win = 21 , Lost = 2

India won the toss and elected to bat and hopefully it is a good decision as the pitch gets faster in the second and third day. Ajinkya Rahane is in the team and hopefully he delivers, if not he should be replaced forever and his career is in the line. Three fast bowlers and a medium pacer with a spinner and it is a good bowling combination and why is Rohit Sharma not in the playing eleven, is he injured ? .

I have missed the first hour of the game but now tuned in and extremely happy with the positive start. It was gutsy call from the Kohli to bat first.

Disappointed for Vihari, Mumbai's lobby always get what it wants and Rahane enjoying that big rope. Agree he should be drop for good but what would happen if he finds some form here? Guess he'll get another long rope for next 6-7 matches, as usual.

[Swordsoffreedom]

England team lost the form very terribly. After a badly defeated in the first two Test matches, the first day of the third Test was also a horror for them. They lost all the wickets for just 185 runs. Root has scored 50 runs for the team. Australia's collection at the end of the first day is 61/1. Australia still lagging 124.

Everyone thought that 3rd test match will be tight as England will try hard to win 3rd test but it seems like England have surrendered for this Ashes. Both teams are very much balanced but its Australia who is dominating every aspect of game while England is playing like an associate team.

I also expected England to return to their former form in this Test after losing two Tests in a row and fight hard to win. But their performance is as weak as the first two test. After this series, England should host a Test series against a team like Sri Lanka, West Indies or Bangladesh. Playing against a weaker team will allow players to return to form.

[og kush420]

I also expected England to return to their former form in this Test after losing two Tests in a row and fight hard to win. But their performance is as weak as the first two test. After this series, England should host a Test series against a team like Sri Lanka, West Indies or Bangladesh. Playing against a weaker team will allow players to return to form.

This is hilarious. With this batting and bowling performance I am sure even Banglades, SL and WI can beat them easily. England need a strong opening pairs current pair of Haseeb / Crawley are a drastic failure. A strong opening pair can give some hope to middle order to capitalise. So far nothing has gone in England favour.

[LittleBitFunny]

India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa. They have collected 72 runs without losing any wicket. My prediction about this match is that India will win this match without any major obstacles. I don't think the South African team is too strong now. . Their performance is of average quality. On the other hand, the Indian team is very experienced.The match between India and South Africa is likely to be more competitive than the one-sided match between Australia and England.

[galambo]

India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa. They have collected 72 runs without losing any wicket. My prediction about this match is that India will win this match without any major obstacles. I don't think the South African team is too strong now. . Their performance is of average quality. On the other hand, the Indian team is very experienced.The match between India and South Africa is likely to be more competitive than the one-sided match between Australia and England.

Though SA is not as strong as India but they will defiantly fight better then what we are seeing in Ashes. Indian team was not in form but its just the right series for there players to get back in there form. First session of this match belongs to India as they scored 83 without losing any wicket. SA so far tried 6 bowlers but no success.

[Haunebu]

India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa. They have collected 72 runs without losing any wicket. My prediction about this match is that India will win this match without any major obstacles. I don't think the South African team is too strong now. . Their performance is of average quality. On the other hand, the Indian team is very experienced.The match between India and South Africa is likely to be more competitive than the one-sided match between Australia and England.

Agreed. Betting on South Africa is way too risky even if it's their home turf since India have defeated stronger teams easily on their turfs in recent times. All of their tests will most probably end as draws or India winning.

Also, I am really disappointed to see England screwing up once again. Is this really the Ashes? The crowd in the stadiums are probably thinking the same thing.

[Theones]

India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa. They have collected 72 runs without losing any wicket. My prediction about this match is that India will win this match without any major obstacles. I don't think the South African team is too strong now. . Their performance is of average quality. On the other hand, the Indian team is very experienced.The match between India and South Africa is likely to be more competitive than the one-sided match between Australia and England.

Agreed. Betting on South Africa is way too risky even if it's their home turf since India have defeated stronger teams easily on their turfs in recent times. All of their tests will most probably end as draws or India winning.

Also, I am really disappointed to see England screwing up once again. Is this really the Ashes? The crowd in the stadiums are probably thinking the same thing.

Rahual and Agarwal both have given a fine start to India, they both are still on crease with 109 runs. That's a strong foundation for coming in players. South Africa struggling with there form and I agree it will be total loss to bet on South Africa win.
This Ashes has turned England team into ash, all there batsman and bowlers are flopped so far. Even 3rd test seems very much in Australia favor. Is there any rain forecast during 3rd test, only that can save England.

[romero121]

Being in South Africa and India giving a tremendous performance is really good. Scoring above 200 runs losing 3 wickets makes India dominant. Virat Kohli wasn't able to give the best, but he does some contribution in all matches. Some have mentioned this test to go one sided same as the Ashes, but there is very less chance for such scenario to happen.

[JSRAW]

Very good day for India! 272/3

I felt like SA didn't bowl that well and kinda failed on their line n length but not taking anything from the Indian batsmen. They bided their time during tough conditions and left ball well, except koach ofc.

KL Rahul is excellent example that break is sometime good for you and team. Rahane sealed his position for this series. 

[onecall123]

Being in South Africa and India giving a tremendous performance is really good. Scoring above 200 runs losing 3 wickets makes India dominant. Virat Kohli wasn't able to give the best, but he does some contribution in all matches. Some have mentioned this test to go one sided same as the Ashes, but there is very less chance for such scenario to happen.

Spectacular innings from the Indian team on day one. Could have been quite tricky at the point Kohli got out. It has happened many times to me to see Virat Kohli attempt to play a delivery outside the box and lose his wicket. To see he didn't take advantage of his great start and not use this batting condition is very disappointing. Rohane had a great start to the innings. KL was simply fantastic. KL Rahul deserves all the praise for his performance. He has always had class, and now he appears to be adding that consistency in this series, as well.

[RealMalatesta]

Spectacular innings from the Indian team on day one. Could have been quite tricky at the point Kohli got out. It has happened many times to me to see Virat Kohli attempt to play a delivery outside the box and lose his wicket. To see he didn't take advantage of his great start and not use this batting condition is very disappointing. Rohane had a great start to the innings. KL was simply fantastic. KL Rahul deserves all the praise for his performance. He has always had class, and now he appears to be adding that consistency in this series, as well.

Yeah, we could not ask more from India on outside Asian conditions in test matches. I just wonder that India did not play any warm up matches still they have adopted the new conditions and showed that they were the runner up of recently concluded test championship. I guess the toss favored India and they made the most out of winning the toss.

I am sure about India bowlers to perform well in South Africa and if my prediction is right then there will be no more obstacles for India to take the lead after this test match (I know its too early to call the result in favor of India but India batted well like a hots hence which must be more than enough for deciding the result for them in the end regardless of how South Africa will bat).

[kro55]

Very good day for India! 272/3

I felt like SA didn't bowl that well and kinda failed on their line n length but not taking anything from the Indian batsmen. They bided their time during tough conditions and left ball well, except koach ofc.

KL Rahul is excellent example that break is sometime good for you and team. Rahane sealed his position for this series.  

With just 3 wickets for 272 runs,

India managed to finish the first day well enough. However, it was only for opener KL Rahul. Virat Kohli has performed poorly in the last few series. You know, He recently lost the captaincy. So, I thought I would see a better inning than him in this match. But he has collected only 35 runs, this is not enough collection in test format. We haven't seen a century from him in a long time.

[GbitG]

England team lost the form very terribly. After a badly defeated in the first two Test matches, the first day of the third Test was also a horror for them. They lost all the wickets for just 185 runs. Root has scored 50 runs for the team. Australia's collection at the end of the first day is 61/1. Australia still lagging 124.

England was overrated team for this tour because many analysts were feeling they will give some good fight but at the end it's happening nothing just Root giving some resistance all other batting line-up is giving like crap specially their most overrated players Stokes is also completely failure which is big setback for England team. With just 185/10 is look like this is another big defeat for them and if tomorrow Australians able to have some good start then surely they will give them some good lessons in batting and Labuchagne, Steven Smith and Heads are waiting for another big show my prediction about this match is England will lose by an inning because now 400+ surely going to be big score for Aussies, and they can bowl out England cheaply in second inning.

[eaLiTy]

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 It was gutsy call from the Kohli to bat first.

Disappointed for Vihari, Mumbai's lobby always get what it wants and Rahane enjoying that big rope. Agree he should be drop for good but what would happen if he finds some form here? Guess he'll get another long rope for next 6-7 matches, as usual.

It was a good toss to win and usually Virat Kohli does not have the luck whenever he tosses the coin and tomorrow is crucial as the pitch will be a bit faster than today and a couple of wickets and the tail will be exposed. KL Rahul played an incredible innings and Rahane is still in the create hope he too can convert it to a big century.

The only disappointment was Pujara going for a golden duck, the rest of the players had luck as i have seen many inside edge not brushing with the stumps and a good day overall .

[teosanru]

Very good day for India! 272/3

I felt like SA didn't bowl that well and kinda failed on their line n length but not taking anything from the Indian batsmen. They bided their time during tough conditions and left ball well, except koach ofc.

KL Rahul is excellent example that break is sometime good for you and team. Rahane sealed his position for this series.  

This is the best thing I saw on the internet today    KL Rahul proving once again that he can bat very nicely under responsibilities and new conditions, he is not far away from becoming a legendary cricket after Kohli retires, he is the only batsman who is becoming a key and consistent player for the team in all the three formats, no wonder why he is the very first preference is everyone's mind for the next captain. I don't know if it's just me or everyone but I think this South Africa team is by far the weakest team India has toured in the history of South African Test tours.

[Sithara007]

With just 3 wickets for 272 runs, India managed to finish the first day well enough. However, it was only for opener KL Rahul. Virat Kohli has performed poorly in the last few series. He recently lost the captaincy. So I thought I would see a better innings than him in this match. But he has collected only 35 runs. This is not enough collection in test format. We haven't seen a century from him in a long time.

Time has come to drop him perhaps? Kohli has been the backbone of Indian batting since time immemorial. But recently, his form has been less than satisfactory. Combined with his involvement in the team politics, I would say that his overall contribution has been negative. I personally believe that he should be rested for the next series and asked to play a few of the domestic matches, so that he could regain his form. Shreyas Iyer or Venkatesh Iyer can be included in his place for the next series.

BTW, anyone watching the third test from Ashes? Things have got interesting, with England fighting back and picking up 4 of the Australian wickets (including those of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne). 

[kro55]

With just 3 wickets for 272 runs, India managed to finish the first day well enough. However, it was only for opener KL Rahul. Virat Kohli has performed poorly in the last few series. He recently lost the captaincy. So I thought I would see a better innings than him in this match. But he has collected only 35 runs. This is not enough collection in test format. We haven't seen a century from him in a long time.

Time has come to drop him perhaps? Kohli has been the backbone of Indian batting since time immemorial. But recently, his form has been less than satisfactory. Combined with his involvement in the team politics, I would say that his overall contribution has been negative. I personally believe that he should be rested for the next series and asked to play a few of the domestic matches, so that he could regain his form. Shreyas Iyer or Venkatesh Iyer can be included in his place for the next series.

I will not say that it is time to drop Kohli, he is still one of the best players in the world.

But he needs to rest. He should rest a few matches against strong teams. He should be given a chance in the series against a relatively weak opponent. If he can get back to form then we will see his destructive form again. South Africa is not a very strong opponent. Kohli should play well in this series. If that doesn't happen, he should be sent to rest for the next few series.