Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[BALIK]

Yes, it is a good stat for South Africa thanks to the top 3 batters they have scored 238 for the lost of 3 wickets. Van de dussen and Bhavuma are batting at the moment. If these guys lose their wicket then it will be a struggle for the South African batters. I am expecting a score of more than 300 runs by the end of day one.

On day 1 stump, South Africa are 238 for loss of 3 wickets. So far all batsmen have scored runs not just one men i.e. Sarel Erwee who scored century. South Africa recently have beaten India team during there home test series but lost miserably in the first game and they have made promising start of this game. South Africa must try to score over 350 runs as NZ have strong batting line up.

After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, an innings and 276 runs, South Africa's return today was truly remarkable. With just 3 wickets in hand, they are able to score 238 runs. If they are able to collect 150-200 runs tomorrow, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win this match, despite their strong batting lineup. However, I do not think that New Zealand will lose this match, maybe New Zealand will win or the match will be a draw.

[Minor Miner]

Yes, it is a good stat for South Africa thanks to the top 3 batters they have scored 238 for the lost of 3 wickets. Van de dussen and Bhavuma are batting at the moment. If these guys lose their wicket then it will be a struggle for the South African batters. I am expecting a score of more than 300 runs by the end of day one.

On day 1 stump, South Africa are 238 for loss of 3 wickets. So far all batsmen have scored runs not just one men i.e. Sarel Erwee who scored century. South Africa recently have beaten India team during there home test series but lost miserably in the first game and they have made promising start of this game. South Africa must try to score over 350 runs as NZ have strong batting line up.

After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, an innings and 276 runs, South Africa's return today was truly remarkable. With just 3 wickets in hand, they are able to score 238 runs. If they are able to collect 150-200 runs tomorrow, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win this match, despite their strong batting lineup. However, I do not think that New Zealand will lose this match, maybe New Zealand will win or the match will be a draw.

Actually, they have lost 3 wickets and they have 7 wickets in hand. and they are looking really good to post another 200 plus score tomorrow.

I think if they just survive and flip defensively well in the 1st session on day-2 I think they will be able to score quite a few runs in the second and third sessions. They have to score a big amount of runs for having a chance to compete with the batting lineup of New Zealand.

But I think in the first session the New Zealand bowlers tomorrow will fire all cylinders to get a few wickets at least. The first session is going to be really crucial for both the teams and will also have a big impact on the results of this test match.

[blatchcorn]

Actually, they have lost 3 wickets and they have 7 wickets in hand. and they are looking really good to post another 200 plus score tomorrow.

I think if they just survive and flip defensively well in the 1st session on day-2 I think they will be able to score quite a few runs in the second and third sessions. They have to score a big amount of runs for having a chance to compete with the batting lineup of New Zealand.

But I think in the first session the New Zealand bowlers tomorrow will fire all cylinders to get a few wickets at least. The first session is going to be really crucial for both the teams and will also have a big impact on the results of this test match.

We have seen teams well settled at the end of day 1 and collapsing on first session of next day. South Africa are nicely settled they need to take lead further from where they left on day 1. If South Africa are in good position yet we cant say who is in winning position right now. Test is proper form of cricket and the winner is the one who really played well unlike in ODI and T20. For South Africa first session is very important.

[Mahdirakib]

After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, an innings and 276 runs, South Africa's return today was truly remarkable. With just 3 wickets in hand, they are able to score 238 runs. If they are able to collect 150-200 runs tomorrow, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win this match, despite their strong batting lineup. However, I do not think that New Zealand will lose this match, maybe New Zealand will win or the match will be a draw.

That's a strong comeback from team South Africa in the second test. Although, the game isn't in favour of South Africa yet. This was the first day only. Who knows how they will play tomorrow! The Proteas should collect 300 more runs to make the game difficult for New Zealand. The betting odds is in favour of South Africa now, but the difference isn't huge. Everything will be more clear tomorrow.

[galambo]

That's a strong comeback from team South Africa in the second test. Although, the game isn't in favour of South Africa yet. This was the first day only. Who knows how they will play tomorrow! The Proteas should collect 300 more runs to make the game difficult for New Zealand. The betting odds is in favour of South Africa now, but the difference isn't huge. Everything will be more clear tomorrow.

Betting odds are in favor of South Africa because of there good performance on day 1. If New Zealand can bowl them out before 300 then New Zealand will be right back in the game. If South Africa can score 350 runs and  New Zealand can also score 300+ runs then there will be fair chances of draw. I am not in a position to place a bet at this moment.

[Sithara007]

Suraj has only played 12 test matches till now and has taken 36 wicket. As a bowler his performance in test is good and he might be the replacement of Ishant sharma or bhuvnesh kumar in the future. If he performs well in the upcoming test series with SL then he might become a permanent bowler for India. Kohli is going through a rough patch now. I am sure he will regain his form soon

Mohammed Siraj has a test bowling average of close to 30, and his ODI and T20I bowling average is even worse. It is an open secret that he got in to the team purely due to the "RCB quota". This automatically puts other talented pacers like T Natarajan at a disadvantage. Virat Kohli has become a synonym for nepotism and favoritism and players like Siraj and Saini are prime examples for that. That said, I don't expect Rohit Sharma to be any better either. But at least Rohit is a bit better in terms of team selection.

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Mohammed Siraj has a test bowling average of close to 30, and his ODI and T20I bowling average is even worse. It is an open secret that he got in to the team purely due to the "RCB quota". This automatically puts other talented pacers like T Natarajan at a disadvantage. Virat Kohli has become a synonym for nepotism and favoritism and players like Siraj and Saini are prime examples for that. That said, I don't expect Rohit Sharma to be any better either. But at least Rohit is a bit better in terms of team selection.

Mohammed Siraj came into the Test line up when all the bowlers were injured in Australia and he made an impact in that series and whenever i saw him bowl he was having an impact in the game picking crucial wickets, his average might not look great but all of his wickets in Test were crucial ones, not sure about his impact on the shorter format but in Test he is a good bowler.

The second Test between South Africa and New Zealand is going on and South Africa had a decent start and new comer Sarel Erwee scored a century but none of the other batsman were able to convert their start into a big innings and they need someone to hold one side and play a long innings to save them in this match.

[KennyR]

Yes, it is a good stat for South Africa thanks to the top 3 batters they have scored 238 for the lost of 3 wickets. Van de dussen and Bhavuma are batting at the moment. If these guys lose their wicket then it will be a struggle for the South African batters. I am expecting a score of more than 300 runs by the end of day one.

On day 1 stump, South Africa are 238 for loss of 3 wickets. So far all batsmen have scored runs not just one men i.e. Sarel Erwee who scored century. South Africa recently have beaten India team during there home test series but lost miserably in the first game and they have made promising start of this game. South Africa must try to score over 350 runs as NZ have strong batting line up.

After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, an innings and 276 runs, South Africa's return today was truly remarkable. With just 3 wickets in hand, they are able to score 238 runs. If they are able to collect 150-200 runs tomorrow, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win this match, despite their strong batting lineup. However, I do not think that New Zealand will lose this match, maybe New Zealand will win or the match will be a draw.

If South Africa continue its performance in this manner, then this is going to be the match of South Africa. It is the same pattern as the previous series against India. The first match was a defeat and came so strong in the second mtcch and this let South Africa win the series. This time the match is going to be a win for South Africa and end the series drawn.

[Sithara007]

After such a stellar performance in the first test, New Zealand seems to be struggling in the second. Batting first, South Africa made a massive total of 364, thanks to the century from Sarel Erwee. None of the other batsmen were able to make a half century. And New Zealand immediately lost both their opening batsmen (Tom Latham and Will Young) when they came to bat.  Now the responsibility is up to Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls to stabilize the innings and take New Zealand to a comfortable position.

[coinism]

After such a stellar performance in the first test, New Zealand seems to be struggling in the second. Batting first, South Africa made a massive total of 364, thanks to the century from Sarel Erwee. None of the other batsmen were able to make a half century. And New Zealand immediately lost both their opening batsmen (Tom Latham and Will Young) when they came to bat.  Now the responsibility is up to Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls to stabilize the innings and take New Zealand to a comfortable position.

Devon Conway also gone and responsibility is now on Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell. New Zealand still need 300 more runs to level South Africa first innings runs. Good bowling by Rabada as he quickly bowled out both openers. From betting prespective I can say South Africa are now favorite for winning this game.

[pakhitheboss]

After such a stellar performance in the first test, New Zealand seems to be struggling in the second. Batting first, South Africa made a massive total of 364, thanks to the century from Sarel Erwee. None of the other batsmen were able to make a half century. And New Zealand immediately lost both their opening batsmen (Tom Latham and Will Young) when they came to bat.  Now the responsibility is up to Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls to stabilize the innings and take New Zealand to a comfortable position.

Devon Conway also gone and responsibility is now on Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell. New Zealand still need 300 more runs to level South Africa first innings runs. Good bowling by Rabada as he quickly bowled out both openers. From betting prespective I can say South Africa are now favorite for winning this game.

3 wickets for just 79 runs. Something went really wrong this time for the Newzealand side. Latham out for a duck and Young for just three runs. Nicholls and Mithchell have the ability to take them out of this situation. If these two also get out then Newzealand will be in deep trouble.

[blatchcorn]

3 wickets for just 79 runs. Something went really wrong this time for the Newzealand side. Latham out for a duck and Young for just three runs. Nicholls and Mithchell have the ability to take them out of this situation. If these two also get out then Newzealand will be in deep trouble.

Marco Jansen and Rabada are on fire as Nicholls and Tom Blundell both gone. New Zealand are 5 down on just 99 runs. Marco Jansen has taken 2 wickets while rest of the three belongs to Rabada. South Africa will try to get lead of 200 to 250 and if they can get this lead they are surely favorite for this game.

[stepwilli]

After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, an innings and 276 runs, South Africa's return today was truly remarkable. With just 3 wickets in hand, they are able to score 238 runs. If they are able to collect 150-200 runs tomorrow, it will be difficult for New Zealand to win this match, despite their strong batting lineup. However, I do not think that New Zealand will lose this match, maybe New Zealand will win or the match will be a draw.

That's a strong comeback from team South Africa in the second test. Although, the game isn't in favour of South Africa yet. This was the first day only. Who knows how they will play tomorrow! The Proteas should collect 300 more runs to make the game difficult for New Zealand. The betting odds is in favour of South Africa now, but the difference isn't huge. Everything will be more clear tomorrow.

Surely after worst ever defeat they are doing good job in second test and very strong reply in this first day which is going to help them for some more positive and better performance in coming day because 238/3 is really great effort, and now they can add some good runs in second day which are going to help them in bowling even with first day of play I have feeling this match is going to be drawn and first ever test series win for New Zealand but still very good start is much needed for visitors because now they are here without their many star players, and they are looking for new combination at very difficult time as many bad things happening around them in and off the field, and they need to fight them for better and bright future of cricket.

[blatchcorn]

Surely after worst ever defeat they are doing good job in second test and very strong reply in this first day which is going to help them for some more positive and better performance in coming day because 238/3 is really great effort, and now they can add some good runs in second day which are going to help them in bowling even with first day of play I have feeling this match is going to be drawn and first ever test series win for New Zealand but still very good start is much needed for visitors because now they are here without their many star players, and they are looking for new combination at very difficult time as many bad things happening around them in and off the field, and they need to fight them for better and bright future of cricket.

Check the latest scorecard and you will see South Africa at the moment are really in strong position. Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell are batting now while half of there batting lineup is gone. Collin is playing aggressively 29 runs of 23 balls, NZ relying on Mitchell to take them out of this situation.

[perfect999]

3 wickets for just 79 runs. Something went really wrong this time for the Newzealand side. Latham out for a duck and Young for just three runs. Nicholls and Mithchell have the ability to take them out of this situation. If these two also get out then Newzealand will be in deep trouble.

I was not expecting this performance from New Zealand bating line-up but very strong comeback by South African bowlers specially Rabada is pick of bowler but still very long way to go for them if they want to win this match and level this series currently Grandhomme is on counter-attack and he completely his fifty very quickly with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes in just 39 balls.

Right now, both complete fifty of partnership also which is good for home team as they lost early five wickets very quickly but still trailing by 216 runs but if they want alive in this match and want to win this series these both need to stay at crease for some long time. Now, after winning first test by bowlers and poor batting from South African in second test, New Zealand struggling in batting and feeling shortage of their experienced campaigner Ross Taylor and captain Williamson.

[Mr.Scott]

3 wickets for just 79 runs. Something went really wrong this time for the Newzealand side. Latham out for a duck and Young for just three runs. Nicholls and Mithchell have the ability to take them out of this situation. If these two also get out then Newzealand will be in deep trouble.

I was not expecting this performance from New Zealand bating line-up but very strong comeback by South African bowlers specially Rabada is pick of bowler but still very long way to go for them if they want to win this match and level this series currently Grandhomme is on counter-attack and he completely his fifty very quickly with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes in just 39 balls.

Right now, both complete fifty of partnership also which is good for home team as they lost early five wickets very quickly but still trailing by 216 runs but if they want alive in this match and want to win this series these both need to stay at crease for some long time. Now, after winning first test by bowlers and poor batting from South African in second test, New Zealand struggling in batting and feeling shortage of their experienced campaigner Ross Taylor and captain Williamson.

Watch as circumstance changed a couple of times in a thrilling day of Test cricket. At the end of day 2, South Africa leads New Zealand by 207 runs, continuing their series fightback. Even though Colin de Grandhomme had a good knock, it'll be hard to survive on day 3. It is 207 runs behind New Zealand. As a result of their bowling today, the Proteas are in a good position to win this test match. Therefore, they must seize this opportunity.

[laurenB7742]

Watch as circumstance changed a couple of times in a thrilling day of Test cricket. At the end of day 2, South Africa leads New Zealand by 207 runs, continuing their series fightback. Even though Colin de Grandhomme had a good knock, it'll be hard to survive on day 3. It is 207 runs behind New Zealand. As a result of their bowling today, the Proteas are in a good position to win this test match. Therefore, they must seize this opportunity.

Looking at New Zealand's batting, it doesn't look like they will be able to win this match. They lost 5 wickets very fast. So now their goal should be to draw the match. Only two days have passed. If they can survive the next two sessions at the crease and collect 270-300 runs, then maybe New Zealand will be able to draw the match. But if they lose all their wickets before 250 then they will be in a lot of trouble.

[DanWalker]

3 wickets for just 79 runs. Something went really wrong this time for the Newzealand side. Latham out for a duck and Young for just three runs. Nicholls and Mithchell have the ability to take them out of this situation. If these two also get out then Newzealand will be in deep trouble.

I was not expecting this performance from New Zealand bating line-up but very strong comeback by South African bowlers specially Rabada is pick of bowler but still very long way to go for them if they want to win this match and level this series currently Grandhomme is on counter-attack and he completely his fifty very quickly with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes in just 39 balls.

Right now, both complete fifty of partnership also which is good for home team as they lost early five wickets very quickly but still trailing by 216 runs but if they want alive in this match and want to win this series these both need to stay at crease for some long time. Now, after winning first test by bowlers and poor batting from South African in second test, New Zealand struggling in batting and feeling shortage of their experienced campaigner Ross Taylor and captain Williamson.

It's stumps on day 2 and I'm actually surprised to see what has transpired in this match. New Zealand are 5 down for 157, they have played 45 overs. Grandhomme scored a 50 though. I would like to see them play really defensive right now and just stay at the pitch. If they don't get out they will score eventually. But things don't look so good as they are still trailing by 207 runs.

[galambo]

It's stumps on day 2 and I'm actually surprised to see what has transpired in this match. New Zealand are 5 down for 157, they have played 45 overs. Grandhomme scored a 50 though. I would like to see them play really defensive right now and just stay at the pitch. If they don't get out they will score eventually. But things don't look so good as they are still trailing by 207 runs.

Colin de Grandhomme and Mitchell have rescued NZ as 5 wickets were gone for 91 runs. They both have a partnership of 66 runs. NZ can reach 364 or near to that if both of these players stayed on for two sessions of third day. Right now chances of winning the game are towards South Africa.

[SirLancelot]

It's stumps on day 2 and I'm actually surprised to see what has transpired in this match. New Zealand are 5 down for 157, they have played 45 overs. Grandhomme scored a 50 though. I would like to see them play really defensive right now and just stay at the pitch. If they don't get out they will score eventually. But things don't look so good as they are still trailing by 207 runs.

South African comeback in this match is really shocking for me specially after losing very bad in first match and New Zealand batting collapse is also really surprised because they lost 5 wickets just for 91 and now an all-rounder and wicket keeper is on crease for some resistance which is good for home team but still as we all watching leading is massive so from here most chances South African will take some good lead, and they need some good batting in second inning for win and level of this series which is going to be great booster for them as right now they are having few young's and facing too much internal and off field issues regarding past and current management.

Now tomorrow first hour is going to be very crucial for both teams because if they take wickets then surely they will be on top otherwise New Zealand can fight back from here as well.