Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[laurenB7742]

Has anyone noticed a funny thing? Australia and New Zealand reached the final of the T20 World Cup. The two teams went to Bangladesh to play before the World Cup and lost shamefully. It was unexpected that a team like New Zealand and Australia would lose the series against a small team like Bangladesh.
Winning a Test match against New Zealand at their home is even more challenging. Teams like India, England and Australia were also defeated. Bangladesh won the Test match there and in full 5 days we saw the dominance of Bangladeshi players. Which is really a pride for Bangladeshi players.

Yes, I thought about this when the WC started. New Zealand and Australia are two of the best teams in t-20 and they were in shambles when they toured Bangladesh as their spin-favored pitch was quite tough for them to deal with. On the other hand, the test champions, New Zealand were defeated after this WC in tests by Bangladesh> I'm guessing if Bangladesh tours Australia for test, they will win that as well?

[LittleBitFunny]

^^ Poms are lucky that they are not 1 down. Crawley should thank to Strac that his no ball might save his test career.

Gotta feel for Poor Broady, he took a 5-for (first 5-for England in this series) but he didn't get the ball after the inning because Nathan lyon hit a six into the crowd and exactly at same time Cummins declared the inning.
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Rain Parera at Wanderers..

Poms is lucky gotta admit that. And I might be wrong but even if it was hit for a six, won't get the ball somehow? Someone clarify me, please.

And Australia has set a huge total on the scoreboard and I don't think England will be able to take a lead, it seems quite impossible on paper in my opinion. The Australian batting lineup did a terrific job as everyone contributed to the scoreboard.

[onecall123]

Has anyone noticed a funny thing? Australia and New Zealand reached the final of the T20 World Cup. The two teams went to Bangladesh to play before the World Cup and lost shamefully. It was unexpected that a team like New Zealand and Australia would lose the series against a small team like Bangladesh.
Winning a Test match against New Zealand at their home is even more challenging. Teams like India, England and Australia were also defeated. Bangladesh won the Test match there and in full 5 days we saw the dominance of Bangladeshi players. Which is really a pride for Bangladeshi players.

Yes, I thought about this when the WC started. New Zealand and Australia are two of the best teams in t-20 and they were in shambles when they toured Bangladesh as their spin-favored pitch was quite tough for them to deal with. On the other hand, the test champions, New Zealand were defeated after this WC in tests by Bangladesh> I'm guessing if Bangladesh tours Australia for test, they will win that as well?

As cricket fans, we are all very excited about Bangladesh's first test match win against New Zealand, which is beyond our wildest expectations. Following their World Cup performance, they later suffered a lot against Pakistan. Nobody believes in them anymore. Even though we have results, I am still waiting for their next test match before commenting on or making any guesses about Bangladesh.

[JSRAW]

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 And I might be wrong but even if it was hit for a six, won't get the ball somehow? Someone clarify me, please.

Only if ball finds it way to umpires or Board himself going to stands and requesting the ball from the crowd . I didn't see if someone from the crowd tossed the ball.

SA vs IND

Series is most likely heading towards 1-1 as Proteas only need 66 runs now.

Only Thakur is producing fine spell. Bumrah and Shami both looked off color so far, Ashwin was okay and Miyan ji struggling with hamstring (that's why he's not bowling i suppose). SA's top order deserve full credit for this, they are batting beautifully.


Uff wicket!! Well done Lala...

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Congratulation SA. Dean Elgar is man of the match, no doubt about it. Great inning.

Sportsmanship is not Siraj's forte, he deserve some spanking from Virat and Dravid.

[galambo]

SA vs IND

Series is most likely heading towards 1-1 as Proteas only need 66 runs now.

Only Thakur is producing fine spell. Bumrah and Shami both looked off color so far, Ashwin was okay and Miyan ji struggling with hamstring (that's why he's not bowling i suppose). SA's top order deserve full credit for this, they are batting beautifully.

Its first ever Test win by SA at Johannesburg against India. SA won quite comfortably in the end. Honestly, nobody was expecting such performance from SA. Recent Test performance by SA and Bangladesh are good for cricket, it just an indication that cricket is still alive in these countries. That's why bilateral test series are important.

[Minor Miner]

As cricket fans, we are all very excited about Bangladesh's first test match win against New Zealand, which is beyond our wildest expectations. Following their World Cup performance, they later suffered a lot against Pakistan. Nobody believes in them anymore. Even though we have results, I am still waiting for their next test match before commenting on or making any guesses about Bangladesh.

Bangladesh does not have star players like Shakib, Tamim and Mahmudullah in this series. The Bangladesh Board has arranged a lot of young dependent teams. No one expected the young team to win against an experienced team like New Zealand. Everyone thought maybe Bangladesh will play better. But the results will be in New Zealand's favor.
However, Bangladesh will play another test match on the 9th. I hope they can draw this match. I would be happy if Bangladesh's players can maintain the continuity. It's hard to consistently play well and win against a team like New Zealand.

[perfect999]

England bad days are yet to over as they have to chase mighty 417 runs today. Best they can do in this series is to draw at least one game so that they avoid whitewash. Aus have got a good start and it will be difficult to defeat Aus from this start. Haseeb Hameed is included once again despite repeated failures, this shows England don't have any replacement.

English bad days are not going to end in this series they need overhaul in their batting line-up because currently Just Root is having some better record all others average or below average with very crap record in this series.

Hopefully we will have some better technique from them in this fourth test which is still a big doubt with bowling is still giving them very good response, but they can't give them all with no batsman is giving any positive response. Australia done 417 in first inning now it's might task for them to save this test even weather is also helping them but tomorrow is very crucial because if they are able to done 300+ then surely they will be in safe heaven otherwise It's going to be 4 - 0 in Australian favor without any big problem.

[doomloop]

Its first ever Test win by SA at Johannesburg against India. SA won quite comfortably in the end. Honestly, nobody was expecting such performance from SA. Recent Test performance by SA and Bangladesh are good for cricket, it just an indication that cricket is still alive in these countries. That's why bilateral test series are important.

All credit to South African top order batting line-up in second inning all done very good job and clinch this match comfortably in last inning even target was not good but after watching their first match performance and first inning scorecard mostly peoples were feeling surely some twist will happen but Elgar, Dussen and Bavma all play very sensibly and win for their team. In last inning Bumrah and Shami both were off the track even they have done some good spells but still they were no on target with supportive bowler Siraj was out with hamstring which is also had some problem for new captain.

Now we have third and final test at Cape Town on 11 January, hopefully this could be another interesting match to watch from these both teams with Kohli will also back in the team for India.

[virasog]

Australia    vs    England

After day-2, Australia has collected 416 and declared their innings. The highest collection for the team was that of Usman Khawaja. He has scored 137 runs. Smith made 67 runs.
The performance of the England batsmen in the last two matches, I think 417 runs is too big for England. England can make a maximum of 300. However, at the end of the second day, England managed to score 13 runs without losing a wicket. They are only 403 runs behind.

Although Australians are able to make 416 runs in their first innings but they have utilized full 2 days. Now they need to quickly bowl England out or preferably enforce a follow on.
If England are able to make 300+ runs in the first innings, then it's most likely that this test match will end in a draw. England managed to survive the last 5 overs of 2nd day and therefore so far it's good for England.

[doomloop]

Bangladesh does not have star players like Shakib, Tamim and Mahmudullah in this series. The Bangladesh Board has arranged a lot of young dependent teams. No one expected the young team to win against an experienced team like New Zealand. Everyone thought maybe Bangladesh will play better. But the results will be in New Zealand's favor.
However, Bangladesh will play another test match on the 9th. I hope they can draw this match. I would be happy if Bangladesh's players can maintain the continuity. It's hard to consistently play well and win against a team like New Zealand.

A great and historical win by Bangla tigers bring back some good things for them and their fans because after losing at home against Pakistan very badly no one were expecting any good news from these youngsters, but they have done one of most memorable win for their country, and now they deserve great applause from all cricket world because India never done this in long time with most equipped team in current cricket world, but they achieve this great win.

Now in second test they can go with good confidence because they have nothing to lose so this time they will try to win and have draw is also very great achievement for them with New Zealand surely under pressure with WTC and losing at home against Bangladesh with now losing series pressure is also can do something bad impact on them hopefully they will be good enough to handle this all.

[pakhitheboss]

Australia    vs    England

After day-2, Australia has collected 416 and declared their innings. The highest collection for the team was that of Usman Khawaja. He has scored 137 runs. Smith made 67 runs.
The performance of the England batsmen in the last two matches, I think 417 runs is too big for England. England can make a maximum of 300. However, at the end of the second day, England managed to score 13 runs without losing a wicket. They are only 403 runs behind.

Although Australians are able to make 416 runs in their first innings but they have utilized full 2 days. Now they need to quickly bowl England out or preferably enforce a follow on.
If England are able to make 300+ runs in the first innings, then it's most likely that this test match will end in a draw. England managed to survive the last 5 overs of 2nd day and therefore so far it's good for England.

In my opinion, this match is heading towards a draw. I know England batter has not been performing well but they can easily stay on the pitch for the next two days. They should not chase this target as they will not be able to do so it is better to stay on the pitch and spend time.
This will also help them to avoid a complete whitewash.

[Haunebu]

India messed up primarily thanks to most of their bowling unit. Shardul was the only decent performer among them. All eyes are on the final test and I hope it doesn't get screwed thanks to rain or other external factors.

The 4th test between Australia and England looks like it might end as a draw making an already boring Ashes even more boring. Disappointing!

[Sithara007]

India messed up primarily thanks to most of their bowling unit. Shardul was the only decent performer among them. All eyes are on the final test and I hope it doesn't get screwed thanks to rain or other external factors.

The 4th test between Australia and England looks like it might end as a draw making an already boring Ashes even more boring. Disappointing!

The spat between Ganguly and Kohli seems to have played a part in the defeat. His replacement (Hanuma Vihari) had a decent outing, but the bowlers (especially Ashwin, Shami, Siraj and Bumrah) were not picking wickets at crucial intervals.

Now coming to the 4th Ashes test, there is still a chance that Australia may win. Almost three days remain, and England has lost two wickets and are trailing by 380 runs. If England is forced to follow on, then there is a good chance that Australia may win the test by an innings. I am watching Scott Boland bowling right now.. he's just unplayable.

[JSRAW]

The spat between Ganguly and Kohli seems to have played a part in the defeat. His replacement (Hanuma Vihari) had a decent outing,

I'm starting to doubt your sources bhai, everything you're saying sounds like page 3 juicy stories.   You are saying same thingy in other thread also (Vihari inclusion over Shreyas etc)

New year and new low for English team.

Last 10 overs. 0 runs and 3 wickets.

[coinism]

The spat between Ganguly and Kohli seems to have played a part in the defeat. His replacement (Hanuma Vihari) had a decent outing,

I'm starting to doubt your sources bhai, everything you're saying sounds like page 3 juicy stories.   You are saying same thingy in other thread also (Vihari inclusion over Shreyas etc)

New year and new low for English team.

Last 10 overs. 0 runs and 3 wickets.

In the first week of 2022 we saw two upsets, Ban beating NZ and SA beating India but still England wasn't able to change there losing pattern. Surely they are going to lose this game and the next test march also. Australia is good side but Enand should have done something.

[Swordsoffreedom]

This is Team England. Those who scored 36 runs lost 4 wickets. Now their collection is 135. The funny thing is that Joe Root returned to the dressing room with zero runs. He could not add any run to the team's scoreboard. After a long time we saw such an innings from Root.
Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are playing very well. Stokes are unbeaten on 52 and Bairstow on 25. Runs will continue to be added to England's scoreboard as long as their innings and partnership last. When they are both out. My prediction is that all other players will not be able to collect more than 70-80 runs.

[galambo]

This is Team England. Those who scored 36 runs lost 4 wickets. Now their collection is 135. The funny thing is that Joe Root returned to the dressing room with zero runs. He could not add any run to the team's scoreboard. After a long time we saw such an innings from Root.
Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are playing very well. Stokes are unbeaten on 52 and Bairstow on 25. Runs will continue to be added to England's scoreboard as long as their innings and partnership last. When they are both out. My prediction is that all other players will not be able to collect more than 70-80 runs.

Thanks to Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes innings England manage to cross 200 with still 4 wickets in hand. They avoid follow on because of these two innings. How many times Root has to score alone? He is a player and can get out on zero. I dont know why Zak Crawley and Haseeb are selected as opener for such a big contest.

[RealMalatesta]

Runs will continue to be added to England's scoreboard as long as their innings and partnership last. When they are both out. My prediction is that all other players will not be able to collect more than 70-80 runs.

But Ben Stokes got out, Jonny Bairstow is still smashing runs with strike rate more than 74 and Mark Wood on the other end batting at strike rate of 102. Bairstow may hit a century today. England's trail is depleting now for less than 180 runs. The last hour is usually known for more runs hence I expect another 50 runs from 14 runs.

I dont know why Zak Crawley and Haseeb are selected as opener for such a big contest.

In recent times, Haseeb Hameed is consistently opening for England regardless of no big hitting but Zak Crawley is a replacement for Rory Burns but he is also struggling to provide a good start for the visitors.

[coinism]

But Ben Stokes got out, Jonny Bairstow is still smashing runs with strike rate more than 74 and Mark Wood on the other end batting at strike rate of 102. Bairstow may hit a century today. England's trail is depleting now for less than 180 runs. The last hour is usually known for more runs hence I expect another 50 runs from 14 runs.

England recovered very well and credit for this recovery goes to Jonny Bairstow and Ben. Jonny Bairstow is still on the crease with 103 runs. England tail saved England from yet another humiliation. Mark Wood scored 39 runs on just 41 balls. If england manage to score 300 runs then we have a chance of draw though Aus will try to win the game.

[romero121]

But Ben Stokes got out, Jonny Bairstow is still smashing runs with strike rate more than 74 and Mark Wood on the other end batting at strike rate of 102. Bairstow may hit a century today. England's trail is depleting now for less than 180 runs. The last hour is usually known for more runs hence I expect another 50 runs from 14 runs.

England recovered very well and credit for this recovery goes to Jonny Bairstow and Ben. Jonny Bairstow is still on the crease with 103 runs. England tail saved England from yet another humiliation. Mark Wood scored 39 runs on just 41 balls. If england manage to score 300 runs then we have a chance of draw though Aus will try to win the game.

Australia will give the best to win the match. There is more chance for a draw than win by any of the teams. As like the first innings England needs to perform good, or else this is going to be a losing match as the previous one. Because, in the previous match England ended the second innings very badly losing entire wickets for 68 runs. I expect some steady and consistent game, even now few players have been keeping the match alive than going one sided.