Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[noormcs5]

Don't use the excuse of scariness for the bad performance of the Australians bowling. They are provided with the highest level of security in Paksitan. They have been given the same security protocol which is given to the prime minister of Pakistan.

The question now is when should Pakistan declare the innings? 500 or even more ? We need enough time to bowl them out in the next three days.

Pakistan truly are now in command of this test as they have declared there first innings on 474. Star performer from Pakistan are Imam and Azahr who scored 157 and 185 runs. Azhar was unlucky to miss his double century. Second day play is delayed due to bad light something Australia really needed badly.

One of the commentators was saying that Pakistan declare the innings at the wrong time. There were lights on at the stadium and when asked by the Australians batsmen, they agree to leave the field marking it the end of day's play.

However, Pakistan could have batted for the rest of the overs remaining in the day with a little bit of dim light and could have scored more runs if they had not declared.

[romero121]

Don't use the excuse of scariness for the bad performance of the Australians bowling. They are provided with the highest level of security in Paksitan. They have been given the same security protocol which is given to the prime minister of Pakistan.

The question now is when should Pakistan declare the innings? 500 or even more ? We need enough time to bowl them out in the next three days.

Pakistan truly are now in command of this test as they have declared there first innings on 474. Star performer from Pakistan are Imam and Azahr who scored 157 and 185 runs. Azhar was unlucky to miss his double century. Second day play is delayed due to bad light something Australia really needed badly.

One of the commentators was saying that Pakistan declare the innings at the wrong time. There were lights on at the stadium and when asked by the Australians batsmen, they agree to leave the field marking it the end of day's play.

Yes, Pakistan would've played the rest of the overs for the day. Each and every batsmen have performed the best. It is true that Pakistan players are king in time ground. There is higher chance of draw on this match. Maybe some early wickets could turn the match towards Pakistan.

However, Pakistan could have batted for the rest of the overs remaining in the day with a little bit of dim light and could have scored more runs if they had not declared.

There won't be big difference in the score. What Pakistan have scored in the first innings of the match is enough in my view.

[JSRAW]

India is in very comfortable position but main news is... Kohli is still searching for his 71st.

Amazing performance from Indian side after having first batting today they completely outclass Sri Lankan bowling with very big total on board 357/6 in just 85 overs, feeling sad for Pant as he deserves this triple figure in this match after having very good batting throughout the day but sadly again can't handle pressure of this nerve's nineteen's.

Today Kohli was playing his 100th test, and I was also very excited about his batting because now it is very long time he is in not good touch and deserve something big on this great occasion, but sadly he also dismisses for just 46 hopefully tomorrow we will watch 450+ from Indian side with this score most chances this match is going to end very quickly because Sri Lankan batting side is not strong enough to handle Indians here in this match, and they can lose this match very quickly as on first day their moral is down with very good batting from quality players.

My better half had a pass for 1st day of gameplay but due to busy schedule i failed to visit stadium. I missed the Kohli inning on telly but watched the Pant's madness for like to 30 mins. Extremely happy for him along with the Vihari (this guy is real successor or Dravid and Pujara at number 3 and i want him to succeed in future)


India is extremely lucky to have Jaddu-Ash duo at no 7-8. One of the major reason they are ridiculously dominant at home. Because of this combination, even draw match looks like a lose at home conditions.


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[galambo]

Yes, Pakistan would've played the rest of the overs for the day. Each and every batsmen have performed the best. It is true that Pakistan players are king in time ground. There is higher chance of draw on this match. Maybe some early wickets could turn the match towards Pakistan.

The match will end in a draw is largely dependent on how Australia bat tomorrow. If Australia can mange to bat the compete day tomorrow then there are high chances of draw. There is rain forecast on 4th day of test. I think Pakistan have made the right decision of declaring the innings as they have enough runs on the board. There intention was to pick up 2 to 3 wickets in 20 overs left in today's play.

[eaLiTy]

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However, Pakistan could have batted for the rest of the overs remaining in the day with a little bit of dim light and could have scored more runs if they had not declared.

Even i think that Pakistan could have added more runs to the board before declaration and they had plenty of wickets left and they could have increased the run rate and then go in for the declaration with 500 plus on the board.
Ravindra Jadeja finally played like the potential he really had and scored a big ton and whenever he scored a century he remains unbeaten and hopefully he will be consistent with his performance.

[Minecache]

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As of now Pakistan is in good position to win the match. However once after the first innings of Australia we can get into conclusion on the match results. Pakistan is quite strong with the top order and even by tomorrow morning session the wickets won't fall big. If I'm not wrong Pakistan will declare the innings by the end of day 2. Good decision to bat first after winning the toss.

Pakistan played really well but I think they could have reached the 500 mark and then declared their innings. But this is also ok. Australia has their work cut out. It will be interesting to see if they can survive the starting overs of the third day. I think Pakistan bowlers will be really determined to take wickets in the first session. I think ok if Australia can also score big, this match will result in a draw.

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Today first day of this historic test match between Pakistan and Australia after winning toss having first batting was surprising decision for me because here just 2 teams won after having first inning and 3 draw and 6 lost, so I was also expecting that they will give first batting to visitors, but Babar have other things in mind, and they start batting which was good at the end of first day.

But this is going to be drawn because nothing for bowlers in this pitch and batting is very easy with Australia having services of some of the best batsmen, so they also can do some big runs which is going to be good for them as next two matches are going to be very important most chances this series is going to end with result of 1 - 0 or 1 - 1 because home teams facing some problems with injured bowlers, so they will not take any chance.

Pakistan is playing this quite well till now because they are not taking any chances and tried to get as many runs as they can. Eventually, they declared their innings at 475 runs and Australia played only one over and collected 5 runs. Still trailing by 471. I think they will also collect a big amount of runs in their first innings and if that happens I think this match will inevitably go towards a draw.

[laurenB7742]

Most probably we may see this test match ending in a draw. I know this statement looks pre-mature as we have seen only the first day of this first test match. I think that if the pakistan team played so well and managed to lose only one wicket on the first day against the best australian bowling attack, this shows the pitch is very good for batting and its hard to take 40 wickets in 5 days and therefore i would bet on a draw.

In fact, even win probability score states there is a 47% chance of a draw in this test match. Babar Azam remarked that the pitch would be good for scoring runs, after PAK chose to bat first. Pakistan's openers are batting well so far. In this batting-friendly pitch, the Australian bowling attack appears quite faded, with Nathan Lyon the only bowler to take a wicket.

If Pakistan managed to draw this test match, then I am sure it will be a good for Pakistan. Australians are considered as a better test team (of course they are big 3  ). A draw for a big 3 is an insult for themselves. The so called "world best bowling attack" is only able to take only 2 wickets in 1.5 days. That's a shame for Australians and those who are afraid to play with Pakistan (India, NZ, England).

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

[galambo]

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

Just wait for Australia batting before we make a final judgement about this test match. The pitch is grassless and there is hardly anything for bowlers in this pitch. I am very much sure the Australia will score as much runs as Pakistan scored. And not to forget clouds have already approached Rawalpindi cricket stadium.

[teosanru]

Most probably we may see this test match ending in a draw. I know this statement looks pre-mature as we have seen only the first day of this first test match. I think that if the pakistan team played so well and managed to lose only one wicket on the first day against the best australian bowling attack, this shows the pitch is very good for batting and its hard to take 40 wickets in 5 days and therefore i would bet on a draw.

In fact, even win probability score states there is a 47% chance of a draw in this test match. Babar Azam remarked that the pitch would be good for scoring runs, after PAK chose to bat first. Pakistan's openers are batting well so far. In this batting-friendly pitch, the Australian bowling attack appears quite faded, with Nathan Lyon the only bowler to take a wicket.

If Pakistan managed to draw this test match, then I am sure it will be a good for Pakistan. Australians are considered as a better test team (of course they are big 3  ). A draw for a big 3 is an insult for themselves. The so called "world best bowling attack" is only able to take only 2 wickets in 1.5 days. That's a shame for Australians and those who are afraid to play with Pakistan (India, NZ, England).

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

Haha, I don't know who is giving this stupid excuse of security concern. Anyways, you are right pitch isn't good for bowlers at all, before the match I thought spinners could enjoy the game while pacers obviously would struggle, but even spinners haven't really got any juice out of the pitch. Now it will be interesting to see Aussie batting, if they also are able to bat this easily just like Pak did, obviously match would end as a draw, but with an older pitch if the Pakistani Spinners can do some magic, the match will be an easy win for Pakistan without even coming to bat again. Even though both the Pakistani Spinners don't have much experience so it will be interesting to see how they play this high pressure match with Aussies.

[og kush420]

Most probably we may see this test match ending in a draw. I know this statement looks pre-mature as we have seen only the first day of this first test match. I think that if the pakistan team played so well and managed to lose only one wicket on the first day against the best australian bowling attack, this shows the pitch is very good for batting and its hard to take 40 wickets in 5 days and therefore i would bet on a draw.

In fact, even win probability score states there is a 47% chance of a draw in this test match. Babar Azam remarked that the pitch would be good for scoring runs, after PAK chose to bat first. Pakistan's openers are batting well so far. In this batting-friendly pitch, the Australian bowling attack appears quite faded, with Nathan Lyon the only bowler to take a wicket.

If Pakistan managed to draw this test match, then I am sure it will be a good for Pakistan. Australians are considered as a better test team (of course they are big 3  ). A draw for a big 3 is an insult for themselves. The so called "world best bowling attack" is only able to take only 2 wickets in 1.5 days. That's a shame for Australians and those who are afraid to play with Pakistan (India, NZ, England).

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

Haha, I don't know who is giving this stupid excuse of security concern. Anyways, you are right pitch isn't good for bowlers at all, before the match I thought spinners could enjoy the game while pacers obviously would struggle, but even spinners haven't really got any juice out of the pitch. Now it will be interesting to see Aussie batting, if they also are able to bat this easily just like Pak did, obviously match would end as a draw, but with an older pitch if the Pakistani Spinners can do some magic, the match will be an easy win for Pakistan without even coming to bat again. Even though both the Pakistani Spinners don't have much experience so it will be interesting to see how they play this high pressure match with Aussies.

Why is security always been a concern while playing in Pakistan? Do you think the tight security and threats to the player doesn't make players conscious? It does, even Aussie players got threats to call off the match and return back  to their county like NZ team. I saw a video in which people chatting slogans during Pakistan and NZ match - why were they shouting "security" when it has nothing to do with cricket.

[fullhdpixel]

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

Just wait for Australia batting before we make a final judgement about this test match. The pitch is grassless and there is hardly anything for bowlers in this pitch. I am very much sure the Australia will score as much runs as Pakistan scored. And not to forget clouds have already approached Rawalpindi cricket stadium.

I am watching this match and after end of two days feeling very bad because I was not expecting tactics like this from PCB they have done terrible thing and prepare a slow pitch for very entertaining and most wanting series opener now most chances Australia is also going to have some good batting practice in this match because there is nothing for bowlers it's all on batsmen they have done mistake and give wicket.

Today if visitors able to stay all day then surely no result, and it's all end in a dead match so hopefully after this very poor result they will try to have some better and supportive wickets for next matches because with this most chances fans will not give any try, and they will try to avoid next matches as well right now peoples want something very entertaining and their start is creating very bad environment for next matches of this series.

[7788bitcoin]

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I am watching this match and after end of two days feeling very bad because I was not expecting tactics like this from PCB they have done terrible thing and prepare a slow pitch for very entertaining and most wanting series opener now most chances Australia is also going to have some good batting practice in this match because there is nothing for bowlers it's all on batsmen they have done mistake and give wicket.

Lets see how Australia is going to respond and how the pitch will behave in the final two days, i am expecting the ball to be spinning and i am not aware of the spinners in the Pakistan bowling line up. How Australia will respond and how fast they can score runs will determine the fate of this match.

In the other match between India and Sri Lanka, India is in a comfortable position and Sri Lanka needs a good partnership even to avoid the follow on.

[blatchcorn]

Lets see how Australia is going to respond and how the pitch will behave in the final two days, i am expecting the ball to be spinning and i am not aware of the spinners in the Pakistan bowling line up. How Australia will respond and how fast they can score runs will determine the fate of this match.

In the other match between India and Sri Lanka, India is in a comfortable position and Sri Lanka needs a good partnership even to avoid the follow on.

3rd day play just started and Australia are 10/0. Pakistan need to bowl out Australia today if they wanna win this game. If Australia can survive today's play then most probably we will have a draw. Usman khawaja a Pakistani born Australian Cricketer is opening for Australia.

SL on day 3 still trail by 413 runs with 5 wickets in hand. It's very much India game.

[Mr.Scott]

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I am watching this match and after end of two days feeling very bad because I was not expecting tactics like this from PCB they have done terrible thing and prepare a slow pitch for very entertaining and most wanting series opener now most chances Australia is also going to have some good batting practice in this match because there is nothing for bowlers it's all on batsmen they have done mistake and give wicket.

Lets see how Australia is going to respond and how the pitch will behave in the final two days, i am expecting the ball to be spinning and i am not aware of the spinners in the Pakistan bowling line up. How Australia will respond and how fast they can score runs will determine the fate of this match.

In the other match between India and Sri Lanka, India is in a comfortable position and Sri Lanka needs a good partnership even to avoid the follow on.

476 enough to win the match in the first inning? Sure, if Pakistan can bowl them out early. In order for Pakistan to win this match, they need to take 20 wickets from Australia. The match might be drawn. It is an unbelievable slow pitch, so the question is whether Pakistan can bowl out Australia when Pakistan scored 476 and Australia has a much stronger team. The Aussies blame the pitch. It is true that pitches are slow, but in the subcontinent they needs to adopt a new bowling method.

[pakhitheboss]

India vs Srilanka

India is in a comfortable position to win this match. Srilanka is all out for 174 runs in their first innings they now trail by 400 runs and it is now not possible for them to chase those runs. Ravindra Jadeja's performance in this match has been outstanding. After scoring 175 runs he also took 5 wickets in this test match.

[JSRAW]

^^ This is turning out to be humiliation for Sri Lanka, at one time Nissanka-Asalanka were looking good, although they rode their luck but after Asalanka's wicket everything went down the hill for SL. We don't see many follow-on nowadays but here we are.

Bumrah-Shami-Jaddu-Ash and add Washi/Axar for 5th bowler. Best of luck facing this attack when playing in India.

[UmerIdrees]

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I am watching this match and after end of two days feeling very bad because I was not expecting tactics like this from PCB they have done terrible thing and prepare a slow pitch for very entertaining and most wanting series opener now most chances Australia is also going to have some good batting practice in this match because there is nothing for bowlers it's all on batsmen they have done mistake and give wicket.

Lets see how Australia is going to respond and how the pitch will behave in the final two days, i am expecting the ball to be spinning and i am not aware of the spinners in the Pakistan bowling line up. How Australia will respond and how fast they can score runs will determine the fate of this match.

In the other match between India and Sri Lanka, India is in a comfortable position and Sri Lanka needs a good partnership even to avoid the follow on.

476 enough to win the match in the first inning? Sure, if Pakistan can bowl them out early. In order for Pakistan to win this match, they need to take 20 wickets from Australia. The match might be drawn. It is an unbelievable slow pitch, so the question is whether Pakistan can bowl out Australia when Pakistan scored 476 and Australia has a much stronger team. The Aussies blame the pitch. It is true that pitches are slow, but in the subcontinent they needs to adopt a new bowling method.

The only way pakistan can win this match is by taking early wickets in the first session today and putting pressure on Australians. However, this does not seem to be happening at the moment as Australians have survived the early spell from shaheen Afridi and are 56 for no wicket loss.

I can see this test match moving towards a draw unless we see some magical bowling spell from any of the pakistani bowlers today.

[JohnBitCo]

If you say that Australian bowlers performed badly because they were afraid and conscious about the security, I think it is straight-up dumb reason. That's probably the best security that could ever be given to a cricketing team. I think the actual reason is the pitch doesn't seem to be helping the bowlers at all. Right now Pakistan has declared their innings for 476 runs and Australia is still trailing by 471 runs.

Just wait for Australia batting before we make a final judgement about this test match. The pitch is grassless and there is hardly anything for bowlers in this pitch. I am very much sure the Australia will score as much runs as Pakistan scored. And not to forget clouds have already approached Rawalpindi cricket stadium.

Australians are playing even better than the Pakistan team and have scored 138 runs. Their run is much better and currently, it is over 4 runs per over which is quite high in terms of test match. Usman Khawaja  and David Warner had no issues facing the pace bowlers of pakistan which shows that the pitch is dead and has no support for the seamers.

[eaLiTy]

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Bumrah-Shami-Jaddu-Ash and add Washi/Axar for 5th bowler. Best of luck facing this attack when playing in India.

It is a matter of time about how long Sri Lankan batsman can delay the Indian win. Sri Lanka following up and 3 wickets down and they trail by 326 runs and plenty of time still in this match.

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Australians are playing even better than the Pakistan team and have scored 138 runs. Their run is much better and currently, it is over 4 runs per over which is quite high in terms of test match. Usman Khawaja  and David Warner had no issues facing the pace bowlers of pakistan which shows that the pitch is dead and has no support for the seamers.

Australia is batting at a good run rate and looks like they will also post a huge total and the match will be a draw as the pitch is not helping the bowlers which is a bit disappointing. I expected the pitch to help the spinners but nothing much assist till now and Pakistan is yet to pick a wicket.

[coinism]

Australians are playing even better than the Pakistan team and have scored 138 runs. Their run is much better and currently, it is over 4 runs per over which is quite high in terms of test match. Usman Khawaja  and David Warner had no issues facing the pace bowlers of pakistan which shows that the pitch is dead and has no support for the seamers.

Australians have survived first session without any loss and maintaining RR of 4. Pakistan scored 476 runs with RR of 2.9. Both Warner and Khawaja are in great form at the moment.

Just In. Pakistan finally got the first breakthrough,  Warner was bowled by Sajid Khan on 68 runs. The match is very likely heading towards a draw, thanks to this grassless pitch.