Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Sithara007]

^^^ I would rate Brendan Taylor as a world class batsmen. Don't have the same opinion about others, such as Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Kyle Jarvis. They are good players, but I have noticed them to be very inconsistent. To put it frankly, if Ervine or Williams were playing for Australia or England, then they would really struggle to get in to the regular playing XI for the domestic teams. They are among the best Zimbabwe has ever produced. But Zimbabwe's best is still not enough to take on team such as Australia.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

[7788bitcoin]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

I was even surprised to see a scoreboard where Zimbabwe is leading the score and they were able to bowl out Sri Lanka with the help of Sikandar Raza who bowled his best spell in his career and they now have a healthy lead of 175 runs and if they can score the runs quickly and put Sri Lanka to bat again then there is a possibility to win the match, glad that i did not wage a bet in this match.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

I was even surprised to see a scoreboard where Zimbabwe is leading the score and they were able to bowl out Sri Lanka with the help of Sikandar Raza who bowled his best spell in his career and they now have a healthy lead of 175 runs and if they can score the runs quickly and put Sri Lanka to bat again then there is a possibility to win the match, glad that i did not wage a bet in this match.

There is going to be a result in this match, as we have two full days remaining. As of now, Zimbabwe is leading by 175 runs, with 9 of their wickets intact. If they could add another 200 runs to the scorecard, then they can have a good shot at victory. But I wouldn't assume too much, since Zimbabwe is one of the most inconsistent teams in the international cricket arena right now. Their bowlers are very inexperienced and I don't trust them much.

[AB de Royse777]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

LOL it seems Zimbabwe has real good chance to win this Test. Poor Sri Lanka.

Two days remaining and if the weather is good then from the remaining 6 sessions if Zimbabwe play just one and half session and let the Sri Lankan batsmen to chase whatever the target then I guess Zimbabwe will easily be able to get all the 10 wickets of Sri Lanka. 4th and 5th days especially the 5th day is always very hard for batsmen.

I need to admit that I have not watched a single ball but the above I think from my experience of a Test match. Is weather good there?

[mersal]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

LOL it seems Zimbabwe has real good chance to win this Test. Poor Sri Lanka.

Two days remaining and if the weather is good then from the remaining 6 sessions if Zimbabwe play just one and half session and let the Sri Lankan batsmen to chase whatever the target then I guess Zimbabwe will easily be able to get all the 10 wickets of Sri Lanka. 4th and 5th days especially the 5th day is always very hard for batsmen.

I need to admit that I have not watched a single ball but the above I think from my experience of a Test match. Is weather good there?

AFAIK,there is no interruption from weather on this match so the home team is excited to win this match after their terrific first innings total,but still two days remaining,so they have to play as good as they were doing for the past few days then this match will be on their hand.

[Clement Kaliyar]

AFAIK,there is no interruption from weather on this match so the home team is excited to win this match after their terrific first innings total,but still two days remaining,so they have to play as good as they were doing for the past few days then this match will be on their hand.

There was a slight delay due to bad weather but the possibility to loose more time due to bad weather is low but Sri Lanka need luck to win or draw this match, Mathews needs to perform extraordinary well and Zimbabwe needs to put some quick runs on the board and put the opposition to bat as early as possible and go for the kill.

[onrise]

AFAIK,there is no interruption from weather on this match so the home team is excited to win this match after their terrific first innings total,but still two days remaining,so they have to play as good as they were doing for the past few days then this match will be on their hand.

There was a slight delay due to bad weather but the possibility to loose more time due to bad weather is low but Sri Lanka need luck to win or draw this match, Mathews needs to perform extraordinary well and Zimbabwe needs to put some quick runs on the board and put the opposition to bat as early as possible and go for the kill.

This game from here has to Zimbabwe beacuse the way they are batting and the lead of already 175 runs have put them ahead and still 9 wickets remaining . They should be able to give them a target of around 400 and batting 4th would be difficult and a pressure also as not to lose against Zimbabwe . It is going to be exciting match .

[ene1980]

This game from here has to Zimbabwe beacuse the way they are batting and the lead of already 175 runs have put them ahead and still 9 wickets remaining . They should be able to give them a target of around 400 and batting 4th would be difficult and a pressure also as not to lose against Zimbabwe . It is going to be exciting match .

The first test match was interesting when Zimbabwe looked like they will be able to draw the match the Sri Lankan team suddenly switched gears and bowled really well to pick up wickets and won the match in a movie like scripted way with ten overs to spare in the match and even in this match i did not expect Zimbabwe to have a huge upper hand and having a healthy lead, the match depends upon how Zimbabwe is going to bat today and if they fail to add another 150 runs then Sri Lanka can chase those total.

[vella85]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

These things can happen but it is crazy to think that Sri Lanka were bowled out for under 300 runs and now Zimbabwe have a 175 run lead with 9 wickets in hand. Zimbabwe are in a great position to win this test match which would be a huge upset considering its been a while since Zimbabwe have won a test match against a good team and they would also draw the series. Day 4 is going to be a huge day for both teams, more so Sri Lanka as they wouldn't want Zimbabwe to get too far in front. I think 350 is enough for Zimbabwe to win the match.

[Sithara007]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

These things can happen but it is crazy to think that Sri Lanka were bowled out for under 300 runs and now Zimbabwe have a 175 run lead with 9 wickets in hand. Zimbabwe are in a great position to win this test match which would be a huge upset considering its been a while since Zimbabwe have won a test match against a good team and they would also draw the series. Day 4 is going to be a huge day for both teams, more so Sri Lanka as they wouldn't want Zimbabwe to get too far in front. I think 350 is enough for Zimbabwe to win the match.

The real surprise was someone like Sikandar Raza picking up 7 wickets, and not Sri Lanka getting blasted out for less than 300. That shows the lack of depth and quality in the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Razais someone who had just 23 test wickets to his name prior to this match (at an average of 45 plus). Can you really believe that he has bowled out the Sri Lankan side, which consists of heavyweights such as Angelo Matthews, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne?

[onrise]

Some crazy shit going on in the test match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Lankans were bowled out for just 293 (trailing by 113, with more than two days to go). If that was not crazy enough, Sikandar Raza picked up 7 wickets for 113 for Zimbabwe. Can you believe it? A part-time bowler destroying the Sri Lankan batsmen? I am waiting for more twists and turns from this match.

These things can happen but it is crazy to think that Sri Lanka were bowled out for under 300 runs and now Zimbabwe have a 175 run lead with 9 wickets in hand. Zimbabwe are in a great position to win this test match which would be a huge upset considering its been a while since Zimbabwe have won a test match against a good team and they would also draw the series. Day 4 is going to be a huge day for both teams, more so Sri Lanka as they wouldn't want Zimbabwe to get too far in front. I think 350 is enough for Zimbabwe to win the match.

The real surprise was someone like Sikandar Raza picking up 7 wickets, and not Sri Lanka getting blasted out for less than 300. That shows the lack of depth and quality in the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Razais someone who had just 23 test wickets to his name prior to this match (at an average of 45 plus). Can you really believe that he has bowled out the Sri Lankan side, which consists of heavyweights such as Angelo Matthews, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne?

Zimbabwe is losing quick wickets and Taylor was batting so well is now out at 67 runs. They are now 151/5 and total lead is 264 runs and 5 wickets in hand. They need to surpass the lead to 350+ runs in order to have good chance of winning the test match. They have played well till now in this test match and should bat well for rest of the innings to post a good score for SL to chase batting 4th else the climax could be just the same as the previous test match.

[eaLiTy]

They are now 151/5 and total lead is 264 runs and 5 wickets in hand. They need to surpass the lead to 350+ runs in order to have good chance of winning the test match. They have played well till now in this test match and should bat well for rest of the innings to post a good score for SL to chase batting 4th else the climax could be just the same as the previous test match.

The weather has come for the rescue for Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe should declare the innings soon as they already have a lead of 335 runs and they should take the risk if they need to level the series, either they have to score some runs quickly or declare right now. Considering the difficulties to bat in the fourth innings Sri Lanka need to bat really well if they want to draw or win the match, hope the weather will clear soon.

[BitSat19]

They are now 151/5 and total lead is 264 runs and 5 wickets in hand. They need to surpass the lead to 350+ runs in order to have good chance of winning the test match. They have played well till now in this test match and should bat well for rest of the innings to post a good score for SL to chase batting 4th else the climax could be just the same as the previous test match.

The weather has come for the rescue for Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe should declare the innings soon as they already have a lead of 335 runs and they should take the risk if they need to level the series, either they have to score some runs quickly or declare right now. Considering the difficulties to bat in the fourth innings Sri Lanka need to bat really well if they want to draw or win the match, hope the weather will clear soon.

Rain ruined all delight of Zimbabwe as they was on driving seat now they need to think wisely can they restrict Sri Lanka in remaining match if yes then surely they have to take chance as its now final sessions and playing attacking cricket can help them if weather allows them otherwise this could be very bad for them.

[JSRAW]

The weather has come for the rescue for Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe should declare the innings soon as they already have a lead of 335 runs and they should take the risk if they need to level the series, either they have to score some runs quickly or declare right now. Considering the difficulties to bat in the fourth innings Sri Lanka need to bat really well if they want to draw or win the match, hope the weather will clear soon.

Now match is in progress, 25 +- overs left today and it seems they don't want to declare inning. ideally they should play 10-12 over more, add some quick runs. may be T-20 mode? Then declare the inning, give 10 overs to Srilanka before the stumps. 375-400 runs target is more than enough for Sri lanka.


Edit : Here comes the bad light lol poor Zimbabwe...........

[onrise]

The weather has come for the rescue for Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe should declare the innings soon as they already have a lead of 335 runs and they should take the risk if they need to level the series, either they have to score some runs quickly or declare right now. Considering the difficulties to bat in the fourth innings Sri Lanka need to bat really well if they want to draw or win the match, hope the weather will clear soon.

Now match is in progress, 25 +- overs left today and it seems they don't want to declare inning. ideally they should play 10-12 over more, add some quick runs. may be T-20 mode? Then declare the inning, give 10 overs to Srilanka before the stumps. 375-400 runs target is more than enough for Sri lanka.

Zimbabwe have taken a lead of 350 runs already and now Zimbabwe is running out of time because SL can bat alreast for a day and tomorrow is last day of the match. And just in case if rains again tomorrow and few overs must be cut then chances of Zimbabwe not winning increases and match will end up in a draw. Zimbabwe should declare quickly and try to pick couple of wickets before today's end of days play.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I would say that Zimbabwe has wasted a golden chance to get a test victory to their name. They should have scored runs quickly and declared the innings by the end of second session. There is nothing wrong in taking risks. Zimbabwe has lost too many matches and another loss would have made hardly any difference. But there was also a rare chance of a win. They didn't took that risk, and went for the draw. I am fed up with their attitude.

[ene1980]

I would say that Zimbabwe has wasted a golden chance to get a test victory to their name. They should have scored runs quickly and declared the innings by the end of second session

If not for the bad weather Zimbabwe would have won the test match but they are not having the confidence to take risk and sent the Sri Lanka batsman to chase a small total and they are not having the freedom to score some quick runs, it the responsibility of the captain to take these decisions and it is really disappointing as they could have attacked Sri Lanka to chase a decent target in the final day rather than playing the entire 4th day.

[onrise]

I would say that Zimbabwe has wasted a golden chance to get a test victory to their name. They should have scored runs quickly and declared the innings by the end of second session. There is nothing wrong in taking risks. Zimbabwe has lost too many matches and another loss would have made hardly any difference. But there was also a rare chance of a win. They didn't took that risk, and went for the draw. I am fed up with their attitude.

Zimbabwe might just not win this test match and also rain has helped SL a lot else thing would be different now if entire lads session would have held . Zimbabwe today would like to pick as many wickets as possible in whatever overs possible today and try to atleast prove a pint that they did not lost hope and do perform well in bowling as well .

[ene1980]

Zimbabwe might just not win this test match and also rain has helped SL a lot else thing would be different now if entire lads session would have held . Zimbabwe today would like to pick as many wickets as possible in whatever overs possible today and try to atleast prove a pint that they did not lost hope and do perform well in bowling as well .

Sri Lanka is playing for the draw and the rain interruption has helped them if not we would have seen a result as Sri Lanka could have gone for the win or Zimbabwe could have bowled out Sri Lanka looking for the win. Zimbabwe will be more than happy to hold on to a draw when they could have increased the run rate and put Sri Lanka to bat in the 4th day itself but they delayed the declaration even with rain interruption.