Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[JohnBitCo]

New Zealand is leading by 31 runs, Kane Williamson missed his century by 11 runs and Ross Taylor too lost his wicket after getting a good start, Ishant Sharma is the pick up bowler for India but the rest of the bowlers were disappointing and the fielding is sub par and if New Zealand is able to built a good first innings lead then India will be in trouble and the match could end in the fifth day.

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss. I do not think the match could be draw. NewZealand have more chance of win but they need to be carefully as not to give away the advantage they have by limiting India team to only 165 in their first innings.
NZ have still 5 wickets in hand and every run they score will make their position better in this test match.

[pakhitheboss]

New Zealand is leading by 31 runs, Kane Williamson missed his century by 11 runs and Ross Taylor too lost his wicket after getting a good start, Ishant Sharma is the pick up bowler for India but the rest of the bowlers were disappointing and the fielding is sub par and if New Zealand is able to built a good first innings lead then India will be in trouble and the match could end in the fifth day.

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss. I do not think the match could be draw. NewZealand have more chance of win but they need to be carefully as not to give away the advantage they have by limiting India team to only 165 in their first innings.
NZ have still 5 wickets in hand and every run they score will make their position better in this test match.

Indian teams experiment is failing miserably. This new batch of newbies have failed to perform and the old boys have become over confident. They are struggling with their batting line-up. Newzealand on the others hand hsve come back strongly and after the big win in one day's they might win the test too.

[Haunebu]

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss.

The answer is quite simple. The team that won so many matches comprised of experienced players while the current team is an experimental mix-up of newbies and experienced players.

I do not think the match could be draw. NewZealand have more chance of win but they need to be carefully as not to give away the advantage they have by limiting India team to only 165 in their first innings.

Why not? If it starts raining again, a draw is completely possible. NZ posted a small lead and have 5 wickets(Mostly bowlers) which is why India still has a great chance of winning this one of they perform well during the 2nd innings.

[onrise]

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss.

The answer is quite simple. The team that won so many matches comprised of experienced players while the current team is an experimental mix-up of newbies and experienced players.

I do not think the match could be draw. NewZealand have more chance of win but they need to be carefully as not to give away the advantage they have by limiting India team to only 165 in their first innings.

Why not? If it starts raining again, a draw is completely possible. NZ posted a small lead and have 5 wickets(Mostly bowlers) which is why India still has a great chance of winning this one of they perform well during the 2nd innings.

NZ now lead by 51 runs and 5 wickets remaining and the 2nd day is completed. If India has to be in the game, they need to quickly pick up remaining wickets so that NZ does not post a big lead. India in second innings will have to manage to make atleast 400+ runs which will help them to put some pressure and remain in this game. Till now the game belong to NZ considering they still can add 100 runs in last 5 wickets and which will take 150 runs lead.

[erikalui]

Expected them to get atleast 165 but looks like the entire team is unprepared for the bowling attack and experience or no experience doesn't matter. To play this way in a WC game is ridiculous. NZ's captain have been playing brilliantly on the other hand and thanks to him the team got to a good score else the others were just bad as Indian batsmen. With bowlers left, doubt they could reach 300 but they must be aiming for it.

Looking at the Indian stats, not one player got 50. Rahane got out and all then Shami managed to end at 165.

[JSRAW]

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss.

The answer is quite simple. The team that won so many matches comprised of experienced players while the current team is an experimental mix-up of newbies and experienced players.

Well Bhai, this is practically the same Indian team as last year when they defeated Australia in their own backyard (except Prithvi). Batting first at this pitch was tough but i didn't expect India to get out under 200, Some poor cricket from Mayank, Rahane and Pant because these 3 batsmen did all the hard work but failed to convert their inning and got out on very average deliveries including 1 run out. Having said that I feel that Indian batsmen going to perform much better in the second inning because as game proceed its becoming batsmen friendly wicket.  

Prithvi - Got out on good delivery but openers are supposed to play such delivery, its his 3rd test so we should give him some time IMO.
Pujara - He got out on good ball.
Kohli - Poor choice of shot from his side on average delivery, here all credit goes to kyle Jamieson. His set-up for kohli was beautiful to watch. Not worried about kohli's form though.

My only concern is Bumrah, he looking rusty after long break and he's going wicketless and taking 20 wickets is key if any team wants to win the Test match. I really hope he gets some wicket tomorrow as lead already crossed 50 runs  if kiwis managed to get 100+ lead then its no brainier that India is in big trouble.

[JohnBitCo]

New Zealand is leading by 31 runs, Kane Williamson missed his century by 11 runs and Ross Taylor too lost his wicket after getting a good start, Ishant Sharma is the pick up bowler for India but the rest of the bowlers were disappointing and the fielding is sub par and if New Zealand is able to built a good first innings lead then India will be in trouble and the match could end in the fifth day.

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss. I do not think the match could be draw. NewZealand have more chance of win but they need to be carefully as not to give away the advantage they have by limiting India team to only 165 in their first innings.
NZ have still 5 wickets in hand and every run they score will make their position better in this test match.

Indian teams experiment is failing miserably. This new batch of newbies have failed to perform and the old boys have become over confident. They are struggling with their batting line-up. Newzealand on the others hand hsve come back strongly and after the big win in one day's they might win the test too.

I am tired hearing this excuse every time the Indian team is performance bad, they come up with the excuse that they are experimenting with new players. This is not professional way. You do the experiments with less experienced teams and not with the strong teams like NZ. Either bring back the old experienced players or accept the defeat.

[pakhitheboss]

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss.

The answer is quite simple. The team that won so many matches comprised of experienced players while the current team is an experimental mix-up of newbies and experienced players.

Well Bhai, this is practically the same Indian team as last year when they defeated Australia in their own backyard (except Prithvi). Batting first at this pitch was tough but i didn't expect India to get out under 200, Some poor cricket from Mayank, Rahane and Pant because these 3 batsmen did all the hard work but failed to convert their inning and got out on very average deliveries including 1 run out. Having said that I feel that Indian batsmen going to perform much better in the second inning because as game proceed its becoming batsmen friendly wicket.  

Prithvi - Got out on good delivery but openers are supposed to play such delivery, its his 3rd test so we should give him some time IMO.
Pujara - He got out on good ball.
Kohli - Poor choice of shot from his side on average delivery, here all credit goes to kyle Jamieson. His set-up for kohli was beautiful to watch. Not worried about kohli's form though.

My only concern is Bumrah, he looking rusty after long break and he's going wicketless and taking 20 wickets is key if any team wants to win the Test match. I really hope he gets some wicket tomorrow as lead already crossed 50 runs  if kiwis managed to get 100+ lead then its no brainier that India is in big trouble.

I am not expecting a lot from Indian bowlers as you said the wicket is now becoming batsmen friendly I think NZ will be able to score 100+ lead on the board. This match is slowly going out of India's hand.

[Tipstar]

What's wrong with the Indian Team. Before this match India have won all the 7 tests matches in the ICC World Test Championship and this might be their first loss.

The answer is quite simple. The team that won so many matches comprised of experienced players while the current team is an experimental mix-up of newbies and experienced players.

Well Bhai, this is practically the same Indian team as last year when they defeated Australia in their own backyard (except Prithvi). Batting first at this pitch was tough but i didn't expect India to get out under 200, Some poor cricket from Mayank, Rahane and Pant because these 3 batsmen did all the hard work but failed to convert their inning and got out on very average deliveries including 1 run out. Having said that I feel that Indian batsmen going to perform much better in the second inning because as game proceed its becoming batsmen friendly wicket.  

Prithvi - Got out on good delivery but openers are supposed to play such delivery, its his 3rd test so we should give him some time IMO.
Pujara - He got out on good ball.
Kohli - Poor choice of shot from his side on average delivery, here all credit goes to kyle Jamieson. His set-up for kohli was beautiful to watch. Not worried about kohli's form though.

My only concern is Bumrah, he looking rusty after long break and he's going wicketless and taking 20 wickets is key if any team wants to win the Test match. I really hope he gets some wicket tomorrow as lead already crossed 50 runs  if kiwis managed to get 100+ lead then its no brainier that India is in big trouble.

I am not expecting a lot from Indian bowlers as you said the wicket is now becoming batsmen friendly I think NZ will be able to score 100+ lead on the board. This match is slowly going out of India's hand.

New Zealand are already on a lead of 51 runs and have 5 wickets in hand. They undoubtedly have the better edge here.
They'd be looking for some quick runs on the 3rd day and may call India to bat after lunch. A 200+ lead would be quite enough to call back India to bat.
With Ross Taylor back to pavilion, and both the new batsmen on crease, India would be looking to get some early wicket on the fresh pitch to return to the game.

[mersal]

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I am not expecting a lot from Indian bowlers as you said the wicket is now becoming batsmen friendly I think NZ will be able to score 100+ lead on the board. This match is slowly going out of India's hand.

Don't conclude too early,if pitch is going to be more friendly for batsmen when match progress then India is also going to get more runs.But what if 200+ lead then its going to be big task for India.It seems there is no capable part time bowler in Indian squad and only four regular bowlers making the bowlers more tired if they bowl for entire day.

[erikalui]

It's too early to say India will lose the match and even if NZ manage 100-150+ runs, the target is still less and they would need to make about 350+ runs to win the match. It would definitely put pressure on the team but it's high time Virat performs for his team. Sharma has performed extremely well after being on rest compared to other bowlers so it was good to choose him over Yadav. With 3 full days left to play, a draw is not possible now.

[mersal]

It's too early to say India will lose the match and even if NZ manage 100-150+ runs, the target is still less and they would need to make about 350+ runs to win the match. It would definitely put pressure on the team but it's high time Virat performs for his team. Sharma has performed extremely well after being on rest compared to other bowlers so it was good to choose him over Yadav. With 3 full days left to play, a draw is not possible now.

Don't forget that rain may interrupt again and will get resulted into a draw.

But I don't want that to happen.

India didn't played their best so far in this match if they didn't change their attitude for the remaining days then this is the match for Kiwis.

[7788bitcoin]

Don't conclude too early,if pitch is going to be more friendly for batsmen when match progress then India is also going to get more runs.But what if 200+ lead then its going to be big task for India.It seems there is no capable part time bowler in Indian squad and only four regular bowlers making the bowlers more tired if they bowl for entire day.

It is a possibility that the pitch would act differently than the first day but if New Zealand is able to put up a good total in the first innings then it would create pressure on the Indian players and Kohli is not in great touch since the ODI series and that bad form is continuing still in the Test series and in the absence of Rohit Sharma somebody needs to step up their game to make a difference in this match.

[BitSat19]

Don't conclude too early,if pitch is going to be more friendly for batsmen when match progress then India is also going to get more runs.But what if 200+ lead then its going to be big task for India.It seems there is no capable part time bowler in Indian squad and only four regular bowlers making the bowlers more tired if they bowl for entire day.

It is a possibility that the pitch would act differently than the first day but if New Zealand is able to put up a good total in the first innings then it would create pressure on the Indian players and Kohli is not in great touch since the ODI series and that bad form is continuing still in the Test series and in the absence of Rohit Sharma somebody needs to step up their game to make a difference in this match.

Now all eyes on third day morning as how Indian bowlers response as leading batsmen already gone without any good response just Williamson done good job now two dangerous players on crease if bowlers able to handle them quickly then surely they will back in test match but these two will stay then surely this match is going out of Indian team hands because lead more then 100+ always hurts badly.

[ene1980]

New Zealand domonated the first day and they were able to take a comfortable lead in the second day but then they started loosing wickets and lost 5 wickets at the end of the day and they only have a lead of over 50 runs and the match started and they already lost their 6th wicket which means India is striking back and i thought i would be a comfortable win for New Zealand but things are changing and how long New Zealand can bat determines the winner.

[Indymoney]

New Zealand domonated the first day and they were able to take a comfortable lead in the second day but then they started loosing wickets and lost 5 wickets at the end of the day and they only have a lead of over 50 runs and the match started and they already lost their 6th wicket which means India is striking back and i thought i would be a comfortable win for New Zealand but things are changing and how long New Zealand can bat determines the winner.

A good start for India as they have first wicket very quickly and its danger man Watling lead is just 58 so now they have good chance to fight back in this test just need some better performance from battling line up in second inning hopefully they will do some better as now pitch is going some better for batting.

[JSRAW]

15 mins of game and India already got 2 quick wickets. Good start!!  

Edit : new ball taken, let's see what happens.
Edit: ofcourse, tailenders hitting 4s and 6s lol

[vella85]

India are bowling well and if they can restrict New Zealand to just around a 100 run lead then they are still alive in this match. Then if India can get a 200+ run lead, I think it will be hard for New Zealand to chase it down on the last day. I'm sure India will bat a lot better then the first innings and could still win if they bat well.

[Indymoney]

India are bowling well and if they can restrict New Zealand to just around a 100 run lead then they are still alive in this match. Then if India can get a 200+ run lead, I think it will be hard for New Zealand to chase it down on the last day. I'm sure India will bat a lot better then the first innings and could still win if they bat well.

They done good job in first hour as they able to have 2 quick wickets but now this partnership is very frustrating two reviews both in New Zealand favour 7 overs 34 runs not bad at all by Grandhomme and debutant Jamieson with leads now heading for 100 figure.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

India are bowling well and if they can restrict New Zealand to just around a 100 run lead then they are still alive in this match. Then if India can get a 200+ run lead, I think it will be hard for New Zealand to chase it down on the last day. I'm sure India will bat a lot better then the first innings and could still win if they bat well.

New Zealand already have a lead of 108 runs and the current partnership is really frustrating the Indian bowlers as they already scored over 50 runs in quick time and if India needs to have a 200 runs lead they need to score over 300 runs which is a huge task for the batsman and i am not sure a lead like that could save India this match.