Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[KennyR]

England batting line up is in shambles and it's just 12th over of their 1st inning. Boult single handedly destroyed the English's Top order and Southee-Wagner duo also doing their job and running through over Poms.

And here we go 6th wicket down.

Another match but same performance by Bairstow. 130 runs in just 126 balls in a test match is just unbelievable. The English side was struggling before this guy started hitting them everywhere on the ground. The ball was swinging but he used that swing to his benefit. If he continues to play tomorrow then NZ can forget this match too.

One thing I understood after the England vs New Zealand series, if England play a test match like a test match it'll surely loss wickets and struggles to score. When they start playing the test match as if like playing an ODI or T20 then they get into the track and make a winning. Now other teams will be making strategies on how to face England while playing test matches.

[Sithara007]

One thing I understood after the England vs New Zealand series, if England play a test match like a test match it'll surely loss wickets and struggles to score. When they start playing the test match as if like playing an ODI or T20 then they get into the track and make a winning. Now other teams will be making strategies on how to face England while playing test matches.

There is no guarantee that this strategy will work everytime. Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton added more than 200 runs for the 7th wicket partnership at almost a run a ball. And New Zealand bowlers have done this so many times. When they have the opponents almost wrapped up, they allow the lower order to build huge partnerships. When Ben Foakes got out, I was expecting England to get bundled out for a total of less than 100. But now it looks as if they may make a total of more than 400 and get a sizeable first innings lead.

[Swordsoffreedom]

One thing I understood after the England vs New Zealand series, if England play a test match like a test match it'll surely loss wickets and struggles to score. When they start playing the test match as if like playing an ODI or T20 then they get into the track and make a winning. Now other teams will be making strategies on how to face England while playing test matches.

There is no guarantee that this strategy will work everytime. Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton added more than 200 runs for the 7th wicket partnership at almost a run a ball. And New Zealand bowlers have done this so many times. When they have the opponents almost wrapped up, they allow the lower order to build huge partnerships. When Ben Foakes got out, I was expecting England to get bundled out for a total of less than 100. But now it looks as if they may make a total of more than 400 and get a sizeable first innings lead.

England's first 4 batsmen scored 4, 6, 5 and 5 respectively. It is truly admirable that England is back on track in such a great way, even after the top order has been so badly broken. Thanks to Bairstow and Overton for that. Jonny Bairstow is unbeaten on 130 off 126 balls and Overton's collection is 89. However, England is still behind by 65 runs. But England will not face a big problem to collect only 65 runs. England will probably be able to give a lead of 70-80 runs.

[noormcs5]

And here we go 6th wicket down.

From now on, English batters can dismantle below 80-100!

would they be able to survive the follow on ?

We were wrong i suppose.

Some nice partnership building up for the England and it's going strong, it's already crossed 100 runs stand for the 7 wicket and if they stick around for 1 more session then it could be  match saving partnership for poms.

Yes, I was wrong and thought that NewZealand will be able to take the last four wickets cheaply but Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton changed the game for England. However, it's difficult to analyze who will be the winner of this match at this point. A lot will depend on how NewZealand will play in their 2nd innings. They should focus on a 350+ target for England to be on the safe side.

[LittleBitFunny]

It is very annoying to watch the Test matches of Bangladesh. They have been weak in the Test format for a long time. Neither their players nor their management has the will to do well in the Test format. At the moment, none of the players in the Bangladesh team except Liton Das can collect runs regularly. At the same time their bowling lineup is very weak. They can't determine which of their bowlers are suitable for which type of pitch. If this continues, they will go down further in the test ranking.

[KennyR]

It is very annoying to watch the Test matches of Bangladesh. They have been weak in the Test format for a long time. Neither their players nor their management has the will to do well in the Test format. At the moment, none of the players in the Bangladesh team except Liton Das can collect runs regularly. At the same time their bowling lineup is very weak. They can't determine which of their bowlers are suitable for which type of pitch. If this continues, they will go down further in the test ranking.

I think you're from Bangladesh or you're hard supporter of Bangladesh cricket team. I just saying this based on the disappointment you expressed over the performance of Bangladesh cricket team. Bangladesh somehow managed to score 234 runs which is a big thing in this match. West Indies have begun the innings and it looks like in good form scoring 67 runs without wicket fall. Being in the home ground gives Bangladesh added advantage. West Indies too is a team that disappoints unexpectedly. So, anything could happen more two innings left.

[JSRAW]

One thing I understood after the England vs New Zealand series, if England play a test match like a test match it'll surely loss wickets and struggles to score. When they start playing the test match as if like playing an ODI or T20 then they get into the track and make a winning. Now other teams will be making strategies on how to face England while playing test matches.

There is no guarantee that this strategy will work everytime. Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton added more than 200 runs for the 7th wicket partnership at almost a run a ball. And New Zealand bowlers have done this so many times. When they have the opponents almost wrapped up, they allow the lower order to build huge partnerships. When Ben Foakes got out, I was expecting England to get bundled out for a total of less than 100. But now it looks as if they may make a total of more than 400 and get a sizeable first innings lead.

Ofcourse they are going to face failure sometimes but this new approach is very refreshing and interesting to watch, other teams should also learn a thing or two if it's suit their gameplan.

Team doesn't need 11 power hitters in the Red balls. 2-3 guys in top-middle order are more than enough for such task. England changed the behavior of ODI in international arena so i don't mind if they follow the same path in Tests too.  

[Sithara007]

Ofcourse they are going to face failure sometimes but this new approach is very refreshing and interesting to watch, other teams should also learn a thing or two if it's suit their gameplan.

Team doesn't need 11 power hitters in the Red balls. 2-3 guys in top-middle order are more than enough for such task. England changed the behavior of ODI in international arena so i don't mind if they follow the same path in Tests too.  

Well.. makes sense. When England toured India last time, they also tried the same approach. If I remember correctly, it was Rishabh Pant who batted in ODI style and scored a few quick 50s and 100s. I remember Rishabh hitting a spectacular 91 (from 88 balls) in the first test. But India lost that one. Hosts came back strongly and won the series 3-1. And in the last match, once again Rishabh hit 101 from 118 balls. Apart from Rishabh, a few others such as Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin were also scoring quick runs.

[kro55]

I think England will continue their winning streak in the last match as well as the first two. I would say England are very lucky. After losing 4 wickets for just 21 runs and 6 wickets for 55 runs, England managed to collect 360 runs. Jonny Bairstow scored 162 runs. Bairstow can assist the team when team needs him. England won the second match because of his remarkable 136-run innings.

New Zealand lost the wicket of Will Young by just 28 runs. At this moment they have been able to take the lead of 8 runs. They need a big partnership. If the target is less than 400, the chances of winning are very low.

[JSRAW]

Ofcourse they are going to face failure sometimes but this new approach is very refreshing and interesting to watch, other teams should also learn a thing or two if it's suit their gameplan.

Team doesn't need 11 power hitters in the Red balls. 2-3 guys in top-middle order are more than enough for such task. England changed the behavior of ODI in international arena so i don't mind if they follow the same path in Tests too.  

Well.. makes sense. When England toured India last time, they also tried the same approach. If I remember correctly, it was Rishabh Pant who batted in ODI style and scored a few quick 50s and 100s. I remember Rishabh hitting a spectacular 91 (from 88 balls) in the first test. But India lost that one. Hosts came back strongly and won the series 3-1. And in the last match, once again Rishabh hit 101 from 118 balls. Apart from Rishabh, a few others such as Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin were also scoring quick runs.

It started in Australia tho, which continued in India against England as well which you mentioned. Some could even argue that Pant-ish started in England couple of years back where he smashed everyone and scored daddy hundred, if my memory serves me well but it was in losing cause.

We need more guys like Pant, Bairstow in the test match.

[LittleBitFunny]

It is very annoying to watch the Test matches of Bangladesh. They have been weak in the Test format for a long time. Neither their players nor their management has the will to do well in the Test format. At the moment, none of the players in the Bangladesh team except Liton Das can collect runs regularly. At the same time their bowling lineup is very weak. They can't determine which of their bowlers are suitable for which type of pitch. If this continues, they will go down further in the test ranking.

I think you're from Bangladesh or you're hard supporter of Bangladesh cricket team. I just saying this based on the disappointment you expressed over the performance of Bangladesh cricket team. Bangladesh somehow managed to score 234 runs which is a big thing in this match. West Indies have begun the innings and it looks like in good form scoring 67 runs without wicket fall.

I am not a fan of Bangladesh cricket but i'm worried about Bangladesh's performance. I love cricket and so I try to keep track of almost every team. Just as I am concerned about Bangladesh, I am also concerned about Australia's current form. Australia was playing very badly against Sri Lanka in ODI format.

Being in the home ground gives Bangladesh added advantage. West Indies too is a team that disappoints unexpectedly. So, anything could happen more two innings left.

As far as I know the match is being held at Gros Islet, and it is located in the West Indies. However, if Bangladesh's bowlers can't break the West Indies top order in the first session of the second day, then Bangladesh will lose badly in this match too.

[Naficopa]

I am a fan of Bangladesh cricket so I am not worried about Bangladesh's performance. I love cricket and so I try to keep track of almost every team. Just as I am concerned about Bangladesh, I am also concerned about Australia's current form. Australia was playing very badly against Sri Lanka in ODI format.

Being in the home ground gives Bangladesh added advantage. West Indies too is a team that disappoints unexpectedly. So, anything could happen more two innings left.

As far as I know the match is being held at Gros Islet, and it is located in the West Indies. However, if Bangladesh's bowlers can't break the West Indies top order in the first session of the second day, then Bangladesh will lose badly in this match too.

Good for you if you are concerned about Bangladesh series. It's good to keep a track of the local cricket.
But Bangladesh is not performing well in few last series - how does it affect the moral of the players and the fans as well.

[Iranus]

New Zealand lost the wicket of Will Young by just 28 runs. At this moment they have been able to take the lead of 8 runs. They need a big partnership. If the target is less than 400, the chances of winning are very low.

New Zealand have scored 125 runs and has not lost any more wickets. Tom Latham and Williamson are playing great. They made a partnership of 97 runs. They are batting very responsibly. Latham collected 76 runs. Hopefully Tom Latham will score a century. He got a duck in the first innings. Let's see if England's experienced bowlers are able to take wickets.

[BALIK]

West Indies scored 100 runs in the first wicket partnership. They lost the first wicket by 100 runs. They lost the second wicket for 131 runs. And they have lost four wickets in 132 runs. West Indies are still trailing by 97 runs. Since they have lost four wickets, collecting 97 runs will not be easy for them now.

The match between England and New Zealand is now being delayed due to rain. New Zealand lost 2 wickets and managed to collect 152 runs.

[minairia3]

Well.. makes sense. When England toured India last time, they also tried the same approach. If I remember correctly, it was Rishabh Pant who batted in ODI style and scored a few quick 50s and 100s. I remember Rishabh hitting a spectacular 91 (from 88 balls) in the first test. But India lost that one. Hosts came back strongly and won the series 3-1. And in the last match, once again Rishabh hit 101 from 118 balls. Apart from Rishabh, a few others such as Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin were also scoring quick runs.

It started in Australia tho, which continued in India against England as well which you mentioned. Some could even argue that Pant-ish started in England couple of years back where he smashed everyone and scored daddy hundred, if my memory serves me well but it was in losing cause.

We need more guys like Pant, Bairstow in the test match.

I don't often say this but I also agree that test cricket needs players like them so that this format of cricket becomes a lot more lively. We all know that test cricket is dying and only a few series like the ashes are keeping the test cricket alive. Before we also had India versus Pakistan drama but now we don't also have anything like that to look forward to.

And I also agree that a team does not need to be made with 11 players who are the best in the world. If every player knows what his job is and tries to give his 100% in that I think a team doesn't need anything more. It is going to be really hard to revive test cricket again but with these types of entertaining players it's might just be possible.

[repear7]

The West Indies played well on the first day. But the wickets will be slower as the days go by. Bengalis have been able to pick up valuable wickets. If they can get all out before giving them the lead, then there will be a plus point for Bangladesh. But I think Bangladesh will win this test match or it will be a draw. Because the position of Bangladesh is very good. Kraigg Brathwaite was dismissed for 51run.

[CryptoBuds]

The match between England and New Zealand is now being delayed due to rain. New Zealand lost 2 wickets and managed to collect 152 runs.

As soon as the match resumed after the rain, New Zealand lost the two batsmen at the crease. Henry Nicholls, who is now at the crease, has scored 7 runs, and Daryl Mitchell has not been able to collect any runs yet. New Zealand will not be able to give a big target if they do not add at least 80 runs to the scoreboard. But I still waiting to see another great pairing of Blundell and Mitchell today.

[topman21]

At present, Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other in Test cricket. But you West Indies won the first Test. Batting in the second Test. Unfortunately, Bangladesh is not in a very good position. Bangladesh may also lose the second Test. Since cricket is a ball game, we can hope that Bangladesh will turn around again soon.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

As soon as the match resumed after the rain, New Zealand lost the two batsmen at the crease. Henry Nicholls, who is now at the crease, has scored 7 runs, and Daryl Mitchell has not been able to collect any runs yet. New Zealand will not be able to give a big target if they do not add at least 80 runs to the scoreboard. But I still waiting to see another great pairing of Blundell and Mitchell today.

NZ once again are in trouble as they are leading by 137 runs and only 5 wickets are left behind. Kane Williamson and Latham are top scorer who are removed rest of the batting just collapsed. NZ from here can give a target of 250 run which can be easily chased on England. Ben Stokes is having a good time as captain.

[Mahdirakib]

It is very annoying to watch the Test matches of Bangladesh. They have been weak in the Test format for a long time. Neither their players nor their management has the will to do well in the Test format. At the moment, none of the players in the Bangladesh team except Liton Das can collect runs regularly. At the same time their bowling lineup is very weak. They can't determine which of their bowlers are suitable for which type of pitch. If this continues, they will go down further in the test ranking.

Bangladesh team is strong in ODI format, but they are too weak in test format. BCB should take proper steps to improve their players capability in test matches. Recently they have removed Mominul from the test captaincy as he wasn't doing well, then they removed him from the squad as he continued with poor performance. Bangladeshi players should bring some changes on their playing style in test matches.