Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Mahdirakib]

Even with the previous series against New Zealand, England experienced similar situation and everyone predicted that match to be a win for New Zealand. Everything changed all of the sudden and England took control of the match. Even now it looks like India have taken control of the match. Low order players used to perform well than the opening order, because there is no big pressure for the low order players.

Bairstow and Stokes are batting now, they will start the game tomorrow. England team is under pressure as they have lost 5 wickets quickly. But we have seen that how England players changed the game from this type of situation against New Zealand. They have played in the defensive mode today. Bairstow had changed the game two times in the previous test series against New Zealand. If Bairstow and Stokes can show similar performance then the situation of the game will be balanced. Otherwise India will easily win it.

[Naficopa]

Even with the previous series against New Zealand, England experienced similar situation and everyone predicted that match to be a win for New Zealand. Everything changed all of the sudden and England took control of the match. Even now it looks like India have taken control of the match. Low order players used to perform well than the opening order, because there is no big pressure for the low order players.

Bairstow and Stokes are batting now, they will start the game tomorrow. England team is under pressure as they have lost 5 wickets quickly. But we have seen that how England players changed the game from this type of situation against New Zealand. They have played in the defensive mode today. Bairstow had changed the game two times in the previous test series against New Zealand. If Bairstow and Stokes can show similar performance then the situation of the game will be balanced. Otherwise India will easily win it.

England is a fine team and so is India. So we cannot say which team will win the match.
But rain delayed the match good for both  of them - let's see how both the team performs in the coming days.

[redsun114]

Bairstow and Stokes are batting now, they will start the game tomorrow. England team is under pressure as they have lost 5 wickets quickly. But we have seen that how England players changed the game from this type of situation against New Zealand. They have played in the defensive mode today. Bairstow had changed the game two times in the previous test series against New Zealand. If Bairstow and Stokes can show similar performance then the situation of the game will be balanced. Otherwise India will easily win it.

England is a fine team and so is India. So we cannot say which team will win the match.
But rain delayed the match good for both  of them - let's see how both the team performs in the coming days.

There is no doubt right now both teams level in quality but in this test match an aggressive approach by Indian team helping them for staying at top which is very good change after Kohli era.
 
Even they are still having some trouble at top order but as team they are managing things very good, Pant and Jaddu giving good strength to the team at lower order which helps them in this match as well. With very good bowling options, Bumrah is star for them and both Siraj and Shami giving good support with having crucial wickets on right time.

Now tomorrow we will have final stint from England if both current batsmen able to stay on crease then surely it's going to be interesting otherwise it's all about India because they are at driving seat with score of 400+ in first inning.

[Sithara007]

To be frank, I am quite surprised with the performance from England. This is the same team that recently put up a wonderful effort against New Zealand (who are the defending WTC champions). On top of that, England is having the home advantage. But none of that seems to be working, as they are sliding towards follow on. Jasprit Bumrah is proving to be unplayable for the England batsmen. Not sure why Mohammed Siraj is in the team, but so far has has also bowled well (picked up the wicket of Joe Root). 

Before the 5th match, India was leading the series by 2-1. And in all probability it is going to end as 3-1.

[pakhitheboss]

I never expected England to perform so poorly in this test match. They are not able to play the pacer whereas they were batting extraordinarily good against the Newzealand pacers. It seems that again they might need Jonny Bairstow to come to their rescue. Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

[Haunebu]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.

It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

[JohnBitCo]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.

It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

Yes, Indians are way ahead in this test match and 90% chances are that they will win it easily unless we see a miracle from here. The only hope for the England team is to save the follow on which seems quite impossible.

A poor and disappointing performance by the England team. I wasn't expecting them to bat like that. Don't expect that Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes can recover from here. There is too much pressure now.

[Vaskiy]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.

It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

Impossible things can happen, but at this situation it is really hard as said. Fall of a single wicket will end the innings. Bairstow and Stokes are good, but this won't workout everytime. Only thing they have right now is the home ground advantage.

This is going to be a big series win for India. Trailing by 332 runs and five wickets in hand. End of the third day play will give the outcome of the match.

[minairia3]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.
It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

Yes, Indians are way ahead in this test match and 90% chances are that they will win it easily unless we see a miracle from here. The only hope for the England team is to save the follow on which seems quite impossible.
A poor and disappointing performance by the England team. I wasn't expecting them to bat like that. Don't expect that Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes can recover from here. There is too much pressure now.

I still rely on the England team. India were able to score 416 runs only for Rishab Pant and Jadeja's outstandong batting. England's Bairstow and Stokes are still at the crease. If this pair is able to play well, England will be able to collect more than 300 easily. However, if these two batsmen are out quickly, it will be difficult for England to follow on. But I believe the pair of Bairstow and Stokes will be able to play well.

[KennyR]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.
It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

Yes, Indians are way ahead in this test match and 90% chances are that they will win it easily unless we see a miracle from here. The only hope for the England team is to save the follow on which seems quite impossible.
A poor and disappointing performance by the England team. I wasn't expecting them to bat like that. Don't expect that Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes can recover from here. There is too much pressure now.

I still rely on the England team. India were able to score 416 runs only for Rishab Pant and Jadeja's outstandong batting. England's Bairstow and Stokes are still at the crease. If this pair is able to play well, England will be able to collect more than 300 easily. However, if these two batsmen are out quickly, it will be difficult for England to follow on. But I believe the pair of Bairstow and Stokes will be able to play well.

India lost its 5th wicket at 98 runs. England have lost its 5th wicket at 83 runs. There is no big difference, but India played a pressure free game. Now England is at pressure to score and that can lead to easy fall of wickets. With India Pant and Jadeja contributed good. If Stokes and Bairstow contribute as them there is chance for England to take control of the match.

[JSRAW]

You lose almost 70 overs in 2 days but still can't start match half n hour early just to make it up?

Then these guys cry over that test cricket is dying and not attracting new audience. At least be flexible and adopt new norms according to conditions when there is multiple delays due to weather.

[Vaskiy]

You lose almost 70 overs in 2 days but still can't start match half n hour early just to make it up?

Then these guys cry over that test cricket is dying and not attracting new audience. At least be flexible and adopt new norms according to conditions when there is multiple delays due to weather.

In two days of match, already 70 overs lost but the scoring hasn't got much difference. If the weather is supportive over the next three days of the match it'll get a result. If not this might end as a draw. The first session of the day have begun. Bairstow and Stokes needs to make some agressive shots to make good runs, if not this is going to be a trouble for them.

[Swordsoffreedom]

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Excellent recovery after 98/5

Now time for Poms to slog Indian bowlers

The performance of the Indian batsmen was incredible. It was unthinkable that they would end their innings at 416 after losing top-order five batsmen by just 98 runs. Even in the last wicket partnership, India scored 41 runs. I say it's because of the stupidity of England's bowlers. If they had bowled in a controlled manner, India would have finished their innings by 320.

I still do not have an idea why the English bowlers were so sluggish. The performed good when they were playing against Newzealand and suddenly they are missing out on everything. Yesterday, the whole team wangeared up but as Rishabh Pant started slaughtering them both bowlers and fielders were losing their momentum. Sometimes you cannot expect the wrong and then you start committing mistakes that lead to your end.
England have already lost two wickets and now the game got delayed because of rain. I hope the match starts soon or a day will be lost.

I think when Rishab Pant started batting destructively, England's bowlers lost confidence. As a result, the Indian team's innings ended at 416 from 98 runs. India scored 98 runs for the first 5 wickets and lost the next 5 wickets for 318 runs. And even against Bumrah, England's bowlers did not bowl well. However, along with bowling, England's batsmen are also doing badly. If England loses a wicket in today's first session, it looks like they will lose badly in this match.

[pakhitheboss]

Their top batting order has been destroyed by the Indian bowlers, they are still trailing by 332 runs and have already lost 5 wickets. I hope they form a partnership otherwise this match will be go in favour of the Indian side.

You are expecting an almost impossible scenario. Bairstow and Stokes are their last pair of proper batsmen and they will buckle due to heavy pressure.
It will take a miracle for them to try and defeat India at this stage. Bumrah and Siraj will continue ripping through their batting order in my opinion. I feel that India has already won the test series at this point.

Yes, Indians are way ahead in this test match and 90% chances are that they will win it easily unless we see a miracle from here. The only hope for the England team is to save the follow on which seems quite impossible.
A poor and disappointing performance by the England team. I wasn't expecting them to bat like that. Don't expect that Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes can recover from here. There is too much pressure now.

I still rely on the England team. India were able to score 416 runs only for Rishab Pant and Jadeja's outstandong batting. England's Bairstow and Stokes are still at the crease. If this pair is able to play well, England will be able to collect more than 300 easily. However, if these two batsmen are out quickly, it will be difficult for England to follow on. But I believe the pair of Bairstow and Stokes will be able to play well.

Rishab Panth and Jadeja formed a good partnership while they were batting earlier. Panth was going after the English bowlers whereas jadeja was rotating the strike. Bairstow and Stokes have done the same when they were playing against Newzealand. I am hoping they would do the same today.

[Vaskiy]

Rishab Panth and Jadeja formed a good partnership while they were batting earlier. Panth was going after the English bowlers whereas jadeja was rotating the strike. Bairstow and Stokes have done the same when they were playing against Newzealand. I am hoping they would do the same today.

Bairstow and Stokes have begun to create good partnership. For now England have crossed 100 runs. Shradul Thakur have missed a catch of Stokes which is a much wanted one at 130 runs. Mohammad Sami is much disappointed, as he's doing well in this session. Once after the drop Bairstow made a boundary making 50 partnership. The partnership have come out of just 62 balls. This resembles same as the match against New Zealand.

[n0ne]

Rain have interrupted the game. At the moment Jonny Bairstow is at 91 runs in 113 balls. England is at 200/6 after 45.3 overs. This interruptions will surely help England, and in the same over Jonny Bairstow was given lbw wicket. Jonny Bairstow went for a review and umpire changed his decision from out to not out. When everyone are eagerly looking for the century of Bairstow, rain have interrupted.

[pakhitheboss]

Rain have interrupted the game. At the moment Jonny Bairstow is at 91 runs in 113 balls. England is at 200/6 after 45.3 overs. This interruptions will surely help England, and in the same over Jonny Bairstow was given lbw wicket. Jonny Bairstow went for a review and umpire changed his decision from out to not out. When everyone are eagerly looking for the century of Bairstow, rain have interrupted.

He only need 9 runs, he will surely get his century. I think he is the only one batter from the English team who has been consistently performing. If the rain interruption wouldn't had happened he would by now scored his century. He is going to take all his time and stay as long as he can on the pitch.

[CryptoBuds]

Rain have interrupted the game. At the moment Jonny Bairstow is at 91 runs in 113 balls. England is at 200/6 after 45.3 overs. This interruptions will surely help England, and in the same over Jonny Bairstow was given lbw wicket. Jonny Bairstow went for a review and umpire changed his decision from out to not out. When everyone are eagerly looking for the century of Bairstow, rain have interrupted.

He only need 9 runs, he will surely get his century. I think he is the only one batter from the English team who has been consistently performing. If the rain interruption wouldn't had happened he would by now scored his century. He is going to take all his time and stay as long as he can on the pitch.

The match is most likely to be a draw. England lost the fifth wicket for 83 runs. And England lost the wicket of Stokes by 149 runs. The partnership between Bairstow and Stokes was 66 runs. However, Stokes is collecting only 26 runs. I thought he would collect at least 50 more. However, losing 6 wickets, England managed to score 200 runs. The match is being delayed due to rain, there is no news about when the match will start again.

[eaLiTy]

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The match is most likely to be a draw. England lost the fifth wicket for 83 runs. And England lost the wicket of Stokes by 149 runs. The partnership between Bairstow and Stokes was 66 runs. However, Stokes is collecting only 26 runs. I thought he would collect at least 50 more. However, losing 6 wickets, England managed to score 200 runs. The match is being delayed due to rain, there is no news about when the match will start again.

Considering this is the third day and England still trail by 160 odd runs and they already lost their 8th wicket. It is possible to see the results if India could pile up runs at a faster run rate and hopefully we do not see any rain interruption and if that is the case we could even see the results.

Meanwhile Redhead Bairstow keep going strong, 3 back to back tons for him. He's turning his test cricket upside down. It was more like Him vs Indian bowlers.

Jonny Bairstow is playing his best and rescuing the team and he is the sole consistent performer for England this year and if not for his century the situation would have been pathetic for England.

[JSRAW]

-Brillant Bumrah with his juicy bowling.
-Shami was amazing but Lala had virtually no luck today, he should've ended up with better figures, may be 3-4 wickets.
-Miyan went for runs but took some crucial wickets.
-Lord was shit but he also took got Stokes.
 
Meanwhile Redhead Bairstow keep going strong, 3 back to back tons for him. He's turning his test cricket upside down. It was more like Him vs Indian bowlers.


Uff Gill is already gone.