Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[romero121]

West Indies lost 6 wickets, but they collected 231 runs. They are now ahead of Bangladesh by 128 runs. I think, West Indies may not be able to collect 300 runs. However, I have no confidence in the batsmen of the Bangladesh team. Bangladesh are likely to lose all their wickets before 150 in the second innings. So I think West Indies will win this match.

West Indies innings will end today. I would even say that the West Indies innings may end in the next 5 overs. They lost 9 wickets. Miraz took three wickets. Ebadot and Khaled took 2 wickets each. West Indies may be able to collect maximum 20 runs. But then I am waiting to see how the batsmen of Bangladesh perform.

West Indies have managed to score 265 runs and Bangladesh have begun it's second innings batting. End of the day's play Bangladesh have lost 2 wickets scoring 50 runs. Three more days left in the match, so the win of West Indies is almost confirmed.

They still have three more days to chase 112 runs but I am sure they wouldn't be able to do so as they have already lost 2 wickets. I still feel it is to early to declare WI as winners. The game is still in its initial stage. Bangladesh can still come back if one of their batters can stay on the pitch.

It is too early to conclude the match, when there is 3 more days left. I've made this based on the ground in which the match is being played. Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds is one among the best ground in which West Indies used to perform well in test matches. Maybe in today's session if there is early wickets surely this will cause Bangladesh end the innings within a score less than 300 runs. West Indies might be given with a target of 100-150 runs.

[Sithara007]

It looks as if the match is over for Bangladesh. With 8 wickets in hand, they are trailing by 112 runs. They simply can't deal with the raw pace from West Indian pacers such as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph. The debutant Gudakesh Motie did't got a chance to bowl, because the Bangladesh batsmen lasted for less than 33 overs in the first innings. The weakness with Bangladesh is very obvious and we have discussed about it many times in the past. But the BCB is not interested at all. Unless they stop creating dust bowls at home, the players are not going to perform well while paying abroad.

[KennyR]

It looks as if the match is over for Bangladesh. With 8 wickets in hand, they are trailing by 112 runs. They simply can't deal with the raw pace from West Indian pacers such as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph. The debutant Gudakesh Motie did't got a chance to bowl, because the Bangladesh batsmen lasted for less than 33 overs in the first innings. The weakness with Bangladesh is very obvious and we have discussed about it many times in the past. But the BCB is not interested at all. Unless they stop creating dust bowls at home, the players are not going to perform well while paying abroad.

Also it looks like the team is concentrating on one format of cricket. In most of the ODI played in the last few months it has performed better. When it comes to test matches there is good performance at times and have given the worst on the straight next match. I don't know why this is happening, such kind of play was earlier seen with West Indies.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

It looks as if the match is over for Bangladesh. With 8 wickets in hand, they are trailing by 112 runs. They simply can't deal with the raw pace from West Indian pacers such as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph. The debutant Gudakesh Motie did't got a chance to bowl, because the Bangladesh batsmen lasted for less than 33 overs in the first innings. The weakness with Bangladesh is very obvious and we have discussed about it many times in the past. But the BCB is not interested at all. Unless they stop creating dust bowls at home, the players are not going to perform well while paying abroad.

There are many issues with Bangladesh cricket not just one. This match is already over for Bangladesh after they have a disappointing first innings. Bangladesh is not suitable for test cricket just like Zimbabwe and they must be stopped from playing test with current squad.

[onecall123]

It looks as if the match is over for Bangladesh. With 8 wickets in hand, they are trailing by 112 runs. They simply can't deal with the raw pace from West Indian pacers such as Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph. The debutant Gudakesh Motie did't got a chance to bowl, because the Bangladesh batsmen lasted for less than 33 overs in the first innings. The weakness with Bangladesh is very obvious and we have discussed about it many times in the past. But the BCB is not interested at all. Unless they stop creating dust bowls at home, the players are not going to perform well while paying abroad.

Day 3 begins with Bangladesh on 50/2, and they'll trail West Indies by 112. Bangladesh continues to set records for worst Test cricket performances! As of this writing, Bangladesh recorded the joint-most ducks in a Test innings with WI in its first season. It's quite natural for them to perform inconsistently in their test match. This is a terrible situation! The fact that BAN is creating records that nobody desires to own.

[kro55]

Day 3 begins with Bangladesh on 50/2, and they'll trail West Indies by 112. Bangladesh continues to set records for worst Test cricket performances! As of this writing, Bangladesh recorded the joint-most ducks in a Test innings with WI in its first season. It's quite natural for them to perform inconsistently in their test match. This is a terrible situation! The fact that BAN is creating records that nobody desires to own.

Even on the third day, the Bangladeshi players continued their bad batting. Earlier in the day, they lost the wicket of Nazmul Hossain Shant. Shant returned to the dressing room after collecting 17 runs. Mominul Haque and Joy are now at the crease.

Bangladesh is still trailing by 89 runs. If they want to get back on track, at least two players have to score a century. If Bangladesh is able to provide a target of 200 runs then both the teams will have a 50-50 chance of winning the match. But it is a very difficult task for the players of the Bangladesh team.

[JSRAW]

Very proud of you Bongs   but now please rip off the band aid and get out as soon as possible so that you guys can have 2 extra days to enjoy the nice Caribbean weather.

This is last batting pair for the Bangladesh and still trailing 59 runs, let's hope they are not heading towards inning defeat.  

[doomloop]

Needless to say, because everyone knows that Bangladesh does not play well in Test matches. But I never thought it would be so bad. I thought Liton-Shakib would be a good partnership but it didn't happen. Mominul has been playing badly since a few Tests. On the other hand, Mushfiqur is not in the team. I think it is normal. Because it is Bangladesh team brother

After beating New Zealand in an away game there were hopes that now they will be some better in this format but sadly it's never happened and they are playing like crap with this all I feel ICC need to think about their status in Test Cricket because it's never been ideal to give a chance team like this they are performing very poorly for many decades and its creating fuse in this test format which is already on the decline in few countries.

ICC need to have eight good teams in the test format and bring all others in league two which give them a good chance for improving their skills and player performance with a good number of matches against weaker sides because playing against quality teams is never going to help them for staying in this format.

Now after the end of two days, Bangladesh is trailing by 112 runs and if they want to avoid inning defeat they have to do this score before going down on 10 wickets.

[CryptoBuds]

Very proud of you Bongs   but now please rip off the band aid and get out as soon as possible so that you guys can have 2 extra days to enjoy the nice Caribbean weather.
This is last batting pair for the Bangladesh and still trailing 59 runs, let's hope they are not heading towards inning defeat.  

I think Bangladesh will lose this match by an innings margin. Defeat early, and enjoy a two-day vacation. This is good for Bangladeshi players. Bangladeshi players have basically gone on tour, I don't see in them the mentality of playing Tests. Bangladesh has scored 115 runs, trailing by 46 runs. If Shakib is out at the crease, the rest of the batsmen will return to the dressing room very soon.

[BALIK]

Very proud of you Bongs   but now please rip off the band aid and get out as soon as possible so that you guys can have 2 extra days to enjoy the nice Caribbean weather.
This is last batting pair for the Bangladesh and still trailing 59 runs, let's hope they are not heading towards inning defeat.  

I think Bangladesh will lose this match by an innings margin. Defeat early, and enjoy a two-day vacation. This is good for Bangladeshi players. Bangladeshi players have basically gone on tour, I don't see in them the mentality of playing Tests. Bangladesh has scored 115 runs, trailing by 46 runs. If Shakib is out at the crease, the rest of the batsmen will return to the dressing room very soon.

Shakib and Nurul are batting well enough. They have formed a 44-run partnership. And this is probably the biggest partnership in Bangladesh. Shakib scored 33 off 49 balls and Nurul scored 12 off 48 balls. If this partnership lasts long, then maybe Bangladesh will be able to provide a target of 60/70 runs. However, I do not see any possibility of Bangladesh winning this match. There is no other experienced batsman in the crease except Shakib.

[jostorres]

Very proud of you Bongs   but now please rip off the band aid and get out as soon as possible so that you guys can have 2 extra days to enjoy the nice Caribbean weather.

This is last batting pair for the Bangladesh and still trailing 59 runs, let's hope they are not heading towards inning defeat.  

Things are going worst for these Bongs as they are having nothing in this format just try to avoid and work on ODI and T-20 because day by day they are digging into the big hole. If a team is not capable to do 250 runs in two innings then surely they need to commit suicide because it's the best option for them and Caribbean weather and sea are best for them. Right now Shakib and Nurul are at the crease with still need 49 runs for avoiding inning defeat and Roach is on fire hopefully he will break them and win this match and series very easily.

They are not capable of playing test matches because they are playing with aggression and here in this format we need some good patience which can help most of the batsmen out on crap balls which is a big concern for team management the big challenge for Shakib can they bring back West Indies for batting or no let's watch what's happening in next few overs.

[Minor Miner]

Bangladesh's collection is now 209. Bangladesh scored more than 100 runs in the sixth wicket partnership, which is really surprising. Shakib Al Hasan scored 53 and Nurul Hasan 48 runs. Bangladesh is now ahead by 47runs. If Bangladesh somehow manages to set a target of 200 then there is a very good chance of Bangladesh winning this match. Let's see if Captain Shakib can score a century today.

[dezoel]

Shakib and Nurul are batting well enough. They have formed a 44-run partnership. And this is probably the biggest partnership in Bangladesh. Shakib scored 33 off 49 balls and Nurul scored 12 off 48 balls. If this partnership lasts long, then maybe Bangladesh will be able to provide a target of 60/70 runs. However, I do not see any possibility of Bangladesh winning this match. There is no other experienced batsman in the crease except Shakib.

I am really surprised with the way both are batting because they are doing things against odds now Bangladesh is leading by 32 runs with the courtesy of the partnership between these two which is already 85 with a very healthy run-rate these both are settled and can do some more good for their team because we have just 9 overs left when the new ball will be available which can do some change in this game otherwise very good fightback by these Bangla tigers legendary Bangla batsman Shakib is using his all experience and giving good tips to a newcomer for having some good time at the crease.

Any healthy lead can create problems for the home team in the fourth inning because it's never been easy for any team to bat in the fourth inning even if it's just the third day of play. For me now if both batsmen can stay at the crease for nearly 20 to 25 overs then surely they can change the momentum of this game which could be interesting even still in favour of the home team.

[Vaskiy]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

[Mahdirakib]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

BCB should kick out Mominul Haque from the test squad. They removed him from the captaincy as he wasn't doing well. But still he is playing badly without having the responsibility of leading the team. Actually he is out of form. On the other hand, the new captain Shakib Al Hasan played well in both innings of this test match. The partnership between Shakib and Nurul has broken just now. Bangladesh got a lead of 70 runs until now. I think they are going to loss the reaming 3 wickets quickly. West Indies will easily win this match.

[eaLiTy]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

Shakib Al Hasan is back in the pavilion but Nurul Hasan is still in the crease and they only lead by 71 runs and with only 3 wickets left and it is a matter of time how long they can delay West Indies from scoring the winning runs. Toss was an important factor in the match and West Indies won the toss and put Bangladesh to bat first and If Bangladesh played well in their first innings it would have been a close game.

[jostorres]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

Shakib Al Hasan is back in the pavilion but Nurul Hasan is still in the crease and they only lead by 71 runs and with only 3 wickets left and it is a matter of time how long they can delay West Indies from scoring the winning runs. Toss was an important factor in the match and West Indies won the toss and put Bangladesh to bat first and If Bangladesh played well in their first innings it would have been a close game.

The new ball works for Roach and West Indies and he removes both set batsmen now the lead is just 76 runs with Ebdad and Mustfi on the crease for visitors right now it is all about West Indies because this is a very small lead which is not going to hurt them in any way if remaining batsmen able to touch the figure of 120 to 130 then surely it's going to be interesting but it needs some good patience from these batsmen which is inevitable because mostly they are going for the aggressive approach which is not going to help them here. Roach is a very consistent bowler for the home team as he mostly gives them breakthroughs when they needed at a crucial time.

Edit: This time Joseph takes wicket now 245/9

[minairia3]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

Shakib Al Hasan is back in the pavilion but Nurul Hasan is still in the crease and they only lead by 71 runs and with only 3 wickets left and it is a matter of time how long they can delay West Indies from scoring the winning runs. Toss was an important factor in the match and West Indies won the toss and put Bangladesh to bat first and If Bangladesh played well in their first innings it would have been a close game.

The new ball works for Roach and West Indies and he removes both set batsmen now the lead is just 76 runs with Ebdad and Mustfi on the crease for visitors right now it is all about West Indies because this is a very small lead which is not going to hurt them in any way if remaining batsmen able to touch the figure of 120 to 130 then surely it's going to be interesting but it needs some good patience from these batsmen which is inevitable because mostly they are going for the aggressive approach which is not going to help them here. Roach is a very consistent bowler for the home team as he mostly gives them breakthroughs when they needed at a crucial time.

Edit: This time Joseph takes wicket now 245/9

It is the end of day 3 and West Indies only need 35 more runs to win. Bangladesh is not going to win this match in any situation. West Indies obviously do not need two days for scoring 35 runs which also takes away the possibility of a draw. Khaled Ahmed is bowling well but I think in the end it will be in win. After watching this kind of performance I really don't think that Bangladesh should have the test status anymore. And this is not a sudden failure. actually, this is happening on a regular basis in Bangladesh in the Test arena.

[Smack That Ace]

The scoring from Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are very important for Bangladesh. With this the team can try to increase the chance of losing the match and move it towards a draw. For 109 runs the sixth wicket have fallen, and according to that now the Bangladesh innings would've come to an end. Luckily Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan are on the crease and doing the best of his ability.

BCB should kick out Mominul Haque from the test squad. They removed him from the captaincy as he wasn't doing well. But still he is playing badly without having the responsibility of leading the team. Actually he is out of form. On the other hand, the new captain Shakib Al Hasan played well in both innings of this test match. The partnership between Shakib and Nurul has broken just now. Bangladesh got a lead of 70 runs until now. I think they are going to loss the reaming 3 wickets quickly. West Indies will easily win this match.

This is nothing new, Bangladesh has been performing like this in test cricket for a long time now and I don't think only by kicking Mominul Haque this is going to be solved. Only two players in the last innings of Bangladesh played well. Shakib Al Hasan and Nurul Hasan played well and Joy also played really well under pressure I will say. Other than that I don't think anyone played well at all. It feels like if one or two players do not perform Bangladesh is going to lose and it is inevitable.


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Duke

[Sithara007]

A lot of the users were surprised with the poor performance from Bangladesh, but it was somewhat expected for me. Ever since they got the test status in 1999, the performance from the Bongs have been like this only. Once in a while, they will score an upset victory against one of the stronger sides and that will enable them to continue with the current status. IMO, other emerging teams such as Afghanistan also deserves the chances that are being given to Bangladesh. Why Afghanistan is not a part of the World Test Championship, despite the fact that they are also a full member?