Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[onecall123]

We'll see how long England's tail-end batsmen can survive with two wickets left. South Africa's pace attack is exciting, Kagiso Rabada in particular. Their bowling unit is known as the best in international cricket, and they have produced some of the best bowlers on the planet. There seems to be a bounce to the wickets. We will have to wait for the English pace attack if SA pace unit is getting such help.

[LittleBitFunny]

Both Stuart Broad and Ollie Pope gone now. Kagiso Rabada picked both the wickets and now tail-end batsmen are at the crease. England are struggling at 146/8, and there is no chance they could get to 200. My best guess is that they will make somewhere around 160-170 and concede a first innings lead of 50 to 100 runs. That said, the pitch is offering a lot of support for the pacers. If James Anderson can get some of the top order South African batsmen out cheaply, then England may still have a chance in this match.

Your prediction is correct. England managed to collect165 runs. Ollie Pope scored the highest 73 runs for the team. England batted only 45 overs.
England lost their fourth wicket by 55 runs. South Africa has collected 50 runs and still has not lost a wicket. So it is estimated that South Africa will be able to collect 165 runs very easily. I think, If South Africa manages to collect 300 then England's defeat in this match seems almost certain

[n0ne]

Very critical situation for England team, South Africa is quite strong at the moment losing just a single wicket scoring 93 runs. Trial by just 70 runs and the first match looks like a win for South Africa. In the second innings England need to make a good target or else the players need to withstand without losing wickets. England previously played with India in 5 match series and the series got drawn 2-2. England will make a comeback by the second match.

[tomos81]

Very critical situation for England team, South Africa is quite strong at the moment losing just a single wicket scoring 93 runs. Trial by just 70 runs and the first match looks like a win for South Africa. In the second innings England need to make a good target or else the players need to withstand without losing wickets. England previously played with India in 5 match series and the series got drawn 2-2. England will make a comeback by the second match.

England cricket team had a really big batting disaster against South Africa. First, the England cricket team came to bat in English and scored 165 runs after batting only 45 overs. After England were all out in the first innings, South Africa came down to bat and managed to accumulate a fairly good run scoreboard. Already the South Africa cricket team has collected 226 runs for 6 wickets in 67 points in 4 overs. However, the current batting disaster that the England cricket team has suffered is that it is expected that they will turn around in the second innings.

[Rigon]

Very critical situation for England team, South Africa is quite strong at the moment losing just a single wicket scoring 93 runs. Trial by just 70 runs and the first match looks like a win for South Africa. In the second innings England need to make a good target or else the players need to withstand without losing wickets. England previously played with India in 5 match series and the series got drawn 2-2. England will make a comeback by the second match.

England cricket team had a really big batting disaster against South Africa. First, the England cricket team came to bat in English and scored 165 runs after batting only 45 overs. After England were all out in the first innings, South Africa came down to bat and managed to accumulate a fairly good run scoreboard. Already the South Africa cricket team has collected 226 runs for 6 wickets in 67 points in 4 overs. However, the current batting disaster that the England cricket team has suffered is that it is expected that they will turn around in the second innings.

England's batting disaster in the first innings against South Africa was truly eye-opening. Never expected that from a team like England But every player in the England team tried their best. But since they failed in the first innings but they still have the second innings, if they can do something much better in the second innings than the first innings then I think they can come back in this match.

[dezoel]

Very critical situation for England team, South Africa is quite strong at the moment losing just a single wicket scoring 93 runs. Trial by just 70 runs and the first match looks like a win for South Africa. In the second innings England need to make a good target or else the players need to withstand without losing wickets. England previously played with India in 5 match series and the series got drawn 2-2. England will make a comeback by the second match.

England down badly in this test match against all odds is surely a surprising time for me and many other cricket fans because hopes are high for them to do much better performance after winning four test matches in row at home, but South African bowlers not allowed them for having good time and take good advantage of first day weather all out on 165.

But, as England take few wickets there were chances they will fight back and not allow South African to take good lead with 210/6 was good fight back but suddenly right now Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen's partnership which added 72 runs in just 13 overs completely change the match with now South Africa is going to be favorite and have good chance to taking lead in this series.

At the end of second day play South Africa leading by 124 with score on board is 289/7 around 25 to 30 more runs can bring them in suitable place for bringing down England and securing their win in this match.

[ilovealtcoins]

Very critical situation for England team, South Africa is quite strong at the moment losing just a single wicket scoring 93 runs. Trial by just 70 runs and the first match looks like a win for South Africa. In the second innings England need to make a good target or else the players need to withstand without losing wickets. England previously played with India in 5 match series and the series got drawn 2-2. England will make a comeback by the second match.

England cricket team had a really big batting disaster against South Africa. First, the England cricket team came to bat in English and scored 165 runs after batting only 45 overs. After England were all out in the first innings, South Africa came down to bat and managed to accumulate a fairly good run scoreboard. Already the South Africa cricket team has collected 226 runs for 6 wickets in 67 points in 4 overs. However, the current batting disaster that the England cricket team has suffered is that it is expected that they will turn around in the second innings.

England's batting disaster in the first innings against South Africa was truly eye-opening. Never expected that from a team like England But every player in the England team tried their best. But since they failed in the first innings but they still have the second innings, if they can do something much better in the second innings than the first innings then I think they can come back in this match.

South Africa lead by 124 runs now. South Africa collected 289 runs by losing 7 wickets. Even if South Africa lose all wickets in 315, I would say both teams have equal chances to win this match. Every batsman of England has to bat well in the second innings. I believe they can do it. They will not want to lose the match so easily.

[pakhitheboss]

South Africa has a lead of just 124 runs and they have already lost 7 wickets. They need to get a lead of 200 runs if not then I feel the English side will take control of this test match. I would say it was a good comeback for the England team a lot can be credited to the pitch and the positive condition for bowlers. Not much batting left for South Africa except Marco Jansen still going on well and I can only expect him to go on until SA has a lead of 200 plus run.

[romero121]

South Africa has a lead of just 124 runs and they have already lost 7 wickets. They need to get a lead of 200 runs if not then I feel the English side will take control of this test match. I would say it was a good comeback for the England team a lot can be credited to the pitch and the positive condition for bowlers. Not much batting left for South Africa except Marco Jansen still going on well and I can only expect him to go on until SA has a lead of 200 plus run.

200+ lead will keep South Africa at a good position. With Jansen and Rabada on the crease the chance of reaching 350+ runs seems to be tough. Anyhow England will try the best to restrict the team from scoring and might not take the wickets. Three more days left, so it need to withstand atleast to draw the match.

[Sithara007]

The partnership between Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj proved to be very crucial. Now South Africa is in the vicinity of 300, and it maybe possible for them to get to a total of around 350. Jansen is still there and if he gets some support from Rabada and Nortje, then England will be in trouble. There is no undue advantage for bowlers in this pitch, which was evident from the way the lower order batsmen took on England bowlers. And at the end of the second day, chances look very slim for England and it looks as if they are heading towards a defeat.

[kro55]

South Africa has a lead of just 124 runs and they have already lost 7 wickets. They need to get a lead of 200 runs if not then I feel the English side will take control of this test match. I would say it was a good comeback for the England team a lot can be credited to the pitch and the positive condition for bowlers. Not much batting left for South Africa except Marco Jansen still going on well and I can only expect him to go on until SA has a lead of 200 plus run.

200+ lead will keep South Africa at a good position. With Jansen and Rabada on the crease the chance of reaching 350+ runs seems to be tough. Anyhow England will try the best to restrict the team from scoring and might not take the wickets. Three more days left, so it need to withstand atleast to draw the match.

I don't think there is any chance of this match being a draw unless the match is delayed due to rain. If South Africa can take a lead of more than 200 then the chances of South Africa winning are high. But they lost 7 wickets. It is very difficult for them to collect 70-80 runs. But if South Africa takes a lead of less than 160, then I'd say England will have a good chance to win the match.

[posi]

The partnership between Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj proved to be very crucial. Now South Africa is in the vicinity of 300, and it maybe possible for them to get to a total of around 350. Jansen is still there and if he gets some support from Rabada and Nortje, then England will be in trouble. There is no undue advantage for bowlers in this pitch, which was evident from the way the lower order batsmen took on England bowlers. And at the end of the second day, chances look very slim for England and it looks as if they are heading towards a defeat.

South Africa has a very reasonable chance of winning this test match. They have an impressive lead of 124 runs. And they still have three wickets in hand which is going to help them very much. But I don't think they are going to be able to hold on for much longer on the third day. I believe they will try to get as many runs as they can in the first session and will also get out in that process. I believe it probably could have been better if they themselves could have used the first session on the third day for bowling. I don't think England will be able to win in this situation but they can always aim for a draw.

[Sithara007]

South Africa has a very reasonable chance of winning this test match. They have an impressive lead of 124 runs. And they still have three wickets in hand which is going to help them very much. But I don't think they are going to be able to hold on for much longer on the third day. I believe they will try to get as many runs as they can in the first session and will also get out in that process. I believe it probably could have been better if they themselves could have used the first session on the third day for bowling. I don't think England will be able to win in this situation but they can always aim for a draw.

If they could get the lead to around 200 (unlikely, but not impossible), then they can get England under a lot of pressure. Their pacers are in excellent form and they may even walk away with an innings win. But at this point, it maybe too early to predict scenarios such as this one. Credit should be given to South African lower order batsmen such as Keshav Maharaj. They are adding crucial runs during pressure situations and without the partnership between Jansen and Maharaj, the match would have been evenly poised at the end of the second day.

[JSRAW]

This new South African team looking solid so far, every new guy is chipping in and making contribution. With this kind of performance one would assume that their transition period is about to end as this unit is looking very promising for future, especially this Jansen guy is looking million dollar prospect.

 

[n0ne]

This new South African team looking solid so far, every new guy is chipping in and making contribution. With this kind of performance one would assume that their transition period is about to end as this unit is looking very promising for future, especially this Jansen guy is looking million dollar prospect.

 

Everyone expected someone to give partnership with Jansen, but it looks like it'll not happen. On the very first over of the day Rabada have caught out by Board. The opening over is bowled by Matthew Potts. Nortje have come to the crease. I'm looking for the 50 of Jansen who is now at 41 runs. Two more wickets, it would be nice if they give partnering support.

[ibuddy122505]

This new South African team looking solid so far, every new guy is chipping in and making contribution. With this kind of performance one would assume that their transition period is about to end as this unit is looking very promising for future, especially this Jansen guy is looking million dollar prospect.

 

Everyone expected someone to give partnership with Jansen, but it looks like it'll not happen. On the very first over of the day Rabada have caught out by Board. The opening over is bowled by Matthew Potts. Nortje have come to the crease. I'm looking for the 50 of Jansen who is now at 41 runs. Two more wickets, it would be nice if they give partnering support.

Stuart Broad takes last two wickets and wrap up SA's innings at 326 runs. South Africa completed their first innings with 161 runs lead. England have some work to do as bowling failed to meet our expectation. We should check whether England gets any opportunity to rebound in this test match. They need to bat well.

[JSRAW]

South Africa is running riot at Lord's!

Surprisingly it started with Keshav Maharaj and now Anrich Nortje broke through English's middle order.

The way momentum is going on this match is going to end today. England is 6 down and still trailing like 70-ish runs, Proteas would love a inning win here.

[SATWAT]

South Africa is running riot at Lord's!

Surprisingly it started with Keshav Maharaj and now Anrich Nortje broke through English's middle order.

The way momentum is going on this match is going to end today. England is 6 down and still trailing like 70-ish runs, Proteas would love a inning win here.

Few days back many were feeling in this season England is going to be stayed undefeated with seven wins at home against teams like New Zealand, India and South Africa but suddenly as we wake up England were playing like trash and now on verge of losing this match by an inning which could be the biggest shock for cricket fans around the world after their amazing last four wins.

[Tony116]

South Africa is running riot at Lord's!

Surprisingly it started with Keshav Maharaj and now Anrich Nortje broke through English's middle order.

The way momentum is going on this match is going to end today. England is 6 down and still trailing like 70-ish runs, Proteas would love a inning win here.

Few days back many were feeling in this season England is going to be stayed undefeated with seven wins at home against teams like New Zealand, India and South Africa but suddenly as we wake up England were playing like trash and now on verge of losing this match by an inning which could be the biggest shock for cricket fans around the world after their amazing last four wins.

England is definitely going to lose this match. I would say it will be a humiliating defeat for England, unless any miracle happens. England has now collected 115 runs after losing 6 wickets. Stuart Broad is collecting 19 and Stokes is able to collect 9 runs. England is still trailing by 46 runs. The way England is batting, there is no guarantee whether they will be able to collect these 46 runs.

[TheGreatPython]

This new South African team looking solid so far, every new guy is chipping in and making contribution. With this kind of performance one would assume that their transition period is about to end as this unit is looking very promising for future, especially this Jansen guy is looking million dollar prospect.

There is no doubt amazing performance from them in this first match of this series right now they are completely on top and outclass England which have no answers which are asked by South African bowling attack in both innings after having very good score on board by their batting line up which is also done good job and posted 326 runs.
 
Root, Bairstow and Pope all gone with right now Stokes and Broad both at the crease for having some better situation which is not going to happen against quality bowling of Maharaj and Anrich Nortje.

Here we have one more thing mostly Lords has never been ideal ground for England because mostly visitors have better performance here and win ratio is also favoring many visitors with this England can bounce back still a question.