Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Sithara007]

In the World Cup matches we used to see unexpected results on T20. More number of small teams will try to get benefitted out of the unexpected results. Independent squads for Test format is a good thing, but teams won't maintain the standard when a player didn't perform as expected. This cause change of players in the squad.

T20 is the format most suitable for upsets. Back in 2014, Nepal managed to defeat Afghanistan, and Bangladesh lost to Hong Kong. And last time (2021), Namibia under David Wiese managed to defeat one of the test nations (Ireland). And thanks to an exceptional performance from Chris Greaves, Scotland managed to defeat Bangladesh. This time also, we can expect a few upsets in the group phase. Look out for teams such as Namibia in Group A and Scotland in Group B. These teams are capable of good fights.

[MatthewLM]

In test game we see many players who don't perform well in test game even though there is a lot of demand but that's why I would tell them to practice well and come to the field and later on they are as good as you think.  They are very disappointed because they cannot play

[Webetcoins]

There can be a solution that is acceptable for both the sides. The toss should be given to the visitors. That will take away some advantage from the hosts. If the ICC wants these matches to be really neutral, then I agree that it should be played in a third country. And England would make the perfect choice, since it has the oldest cricket clubs and rich cricketing history. Now the question is how interested are the fans. Back in 2021, there was some interest from the fans, only because India was participating. If India is not there, then I don't think that this championship will attract much interest. 

That will take away the point of having a toss before the match. Basically, I don't want to see the natural way being disturbed just for the sake of generating some revenue for some people. There is still no chance that people will be interested in watching a 5-day test match, regardless of what happens. In my opinion, this is not the right time for test cricket at the moment. The only way people are going to watch a 5-day test match is if they are paid to watch the whole match. Since that ain't happening, I don't see any reason why the ICC should even be bothered with test cricket.

Very interesting because I am and many more are still watching this test match without paid and having good interest because we love cricket for many decades and this love is not going to end soon as now retirement is already done, so I am not agreed with you about this all that test match is going to be end now it's not going to be ended soon as this is still a most interesting and thrilling format in this game of cricket even few peoples like you having not good feeling about this but still many like are in love with this.

Right now if I am concerned about any format then it's ODI because his future is not safe and this can disappear instead of test cricket which is having nothing threat from this T-20 as well because now for me this format T-20 is surely a booster for this format test cricket, and we will have much better entertainment in coming days with this all.

[JSRAW]

It's alright happens sometimes..

Anyway In regard to your latter observation. South Africa has a habit of pulling off a strong performance in Australia every single time but this time current proteas team is new and kind of weak when compared to the previous squads but they do have fair amount of match winners (bowlers) who are capable of change the tide singlehandedly, given conditions are favorable. IMO this should be a good contest although my money would be on Aussie.

After watching their performance against England and now announcement about departure of Mark Boucher as coach after this T-20 world cup most chances I have no positive feeling about them in Australia because they can't survive against them in Australia even their bowling attack is doing good, but their batting is surely needed good improvement which is not possible in these months.

Still we can expect much better competition between these two teams because Australia is also having habit of collapses again and again which is going to be good for them but here if their batting done good job then surely this is going to be amazing stuff and with this both teams can go through into WTC final 2023.

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest.

[dezoel]

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest.

Both teams having good history of interesting competitions which is surely a trademark between these two teams even Australia were the first team who vote for ban on South Africa but still both have good interaction in few games like Cricket and Rugby and Golf but sadly right now I have no good information about golf how is this going in both countries, but Rugby is still ruled by these three countries like Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

But we are talking about cricket no doubt right now both teams are not good enough and having same level quality with some unpredictable results are also coming from them, but surely we can expect good fight in this test series as South Africa is also looking for their first ICC trophy in last three decades and Australia is also looking for their first WTC final hopefully we will have good cricket from both sides for this all.

[Marvell1]

After watching their performance against England and now announcement about departure of Mark Boucher as coach after this T-20 world cup most chances I have no positive feeling about them in Australia because they can't survive against them in Australia even their bowling attack is doing good, but their batting is surely needed good improvement which is not possible in these months.
Still we can expect much better competition between these two teams because Australia is also having habit of collapses again and again which is going to be good for them but here if their batting done good job then surely this is going to be amazing stuff and with this both teams can go through into WTC final 2023.

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.
IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest.

There has been a significant improvement in South Africa recently. South Africa is actually going to be able to concentrate on getting better at playing now that all the racist bullshit has gone away. And that's why I feel like they are currently performing better than they have been previously. The truth is that I am not going to say that they will be disrespected and that they will lose by a very large margin.

In my opinion, the Australian squad is going to be ahead in terms of the strength of the squad and the current performance of the team. There is no doubt that we will see a good fight between these two. Although, in general, it seems that Australia is leading the way in this regard.

[DanWalker]

There can be a solution that is acceptable for both the sides. The toss should be given to the visitors. That will take away some advantage from the hosts. If the ICC wants these matches to be really neutral, then I agree that it should be played in a third country. And England would make the perfect choice, since it has the oldest cricket clubs and rich cricketing history. Now the question is how interested are the fans. Back in 2021, there was some interest from the fans, only because India was participating. If India is not there, then I don't think that this championship will attract much interest. 

That will take away the point of having a toss before the match. Basically, I don't want to see the natural way being disturbed just for the sake of generating some revenue for some people. There is still no chance that people will be interested in watching a 5-day test match, regardless of what happens. In my opinion, this is not the right time for test cricket at the moment. The only way people are going to watch a 5-day test match is if they are paid to watch the whole match. Since that ain't happening, I don't see any reason why the ICC should even be bothered with test cricket.

Very interesting because I am and many more are still watching this test match without paid and having good interest because we love cricket for many decades and this love is not going to end soon as now retirement is already done, so I am not agreed with you about this all that test match is going to be end now it's not going to be ended soon as this is still a most interesting and thrilling format in this game of cricket even few peoples like you having not good feeling about this but still many like are in love with this.

Right now if I am concerned about any format then it's ODI because his future is not safe and this can disappear instead of test cricket which is having nothing threat from this T-20 as well because now for me this format T-20 is surely a booster for this format test cricket, and we will have much better entertainment in coming days with this all.

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

[hichamito37]

It's alright happens sometimes..
Anyway In regard to your latter observation. South Africa has a habit of pulling off a strong performance in Australia every single time but this time current proteas team is new and kind of weak when compared to the previous squads but they do have fair amount of match winners (bowlers) who are capable of change the tide singlehandedly, given conditions are favorable. IMO this should be a good contest although my money would be on Aussie.

After watching their performance against England and now announcement about departure of Mark Boucher as coach after this T-20 world cup most chances I have no positive feeling about them in Australia because they can't survive against them in Australia even their bowling attack is doing good, but their batting is surely needed good improvement which is not possible in these months.
Still we can expect much better competition between these two teams because Australia is also having habit of collapses again and again which is going to be good for them but here if their batting done good job then surely this is going to be amazing stuff and with this both teams can go through into WTC final 2023.

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest

As far as I am concerned, South Africa versus Australia games are always very competitive and enjoyable to watch since both teams have a lot of experience and have faced each other enough times to know what their opponents are capable of. These two teams have played some very good cricket in this series, especially the South African team, which won the series 3-0. But I have to say that the last match was quite interesting because they won with only 9 both in hand.

[KennyR]

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

ICC too not interested in making test cricket popular. Only few teams are into test cricket. To me test cricket is real cricket, because only through the test matches player skills can be understood. With T-20 matches the match can turn anytime. Maybe adding few more countries and scheduling matches for them will keep the test cricket good even if some teams get out of it.

[MatthewLM]

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

ICC too not interested in making test cricket popular. Only few teams are into test cricket. To me test cricket is real cricket, because only through the test matches player skills can be understood. With T-20 matches the match can turn anytime. Maybe adding few more countries and scheduling matches for them will keep the test cricket good even if some teams get out of it.

My favorite game is test match I like to see the sms that ICC cricket gets but for that I think these matches are played very well good players are very good the teams are there but they are here because of hard work.  The matches go on

[BobK71]

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

ICC too not interested in making test cricket popular. Only few teams are into test cricket. To me test cricket is real cricket, because only through the test matches player skills can be understood. With T-20 matches the match can turn anytime. Maybe adding few more countries and scheduling matches for them will keep the test cricket good even if some teams get out of it.

Test cricket plays an important role in determining the quality of a player. But at present this test cricket has reached the barrier of negligence. ICC has no strong position to take this format of cricket. T20 cricket is most suitable for ICC in terms of current human demand and acceptability. But Test cricket cannot be ignored.

[JSRAW]

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest

As far as I am concerned, South Africa versus Australia games are always very competitive and enjoyable to watch since both teams have a lot of experience and have faced each other enough times to know what their opponents are capable of. These two teams have played some very good cricket in this series, especially the South African team, which won the series 3-0. But I have to say that the last match was quite interesting because they won with only 9 both in hand.

Yeah, they compete and fight hard whenever they tour each other's territory. Mainly because the majority of pitches are pace friendly (except if we leave SCG alone) and they do have a pace bowling culture.

Also, their rivalry is a bit tough as they always come up with new controversies but for some weird reasons, it goes unnoticed in the cricketing world.

[pakhitheboss]

So, I was looking at the stats between Australia and South Africa test matches and I found Australia has a good upper edge against South Africa. It would not be easy for the SA team since they will be playing these test matches in Australia. I have a feeling that Australia might whitewash this series.

[JSRAW]

So, I was looking at the stats between Australia and South Africa test matches and I found Australia has a good upper edge against South Africa. It would not be easy for the SA team since they will be playing these test matches in Australia. I have a feeling that Australia might whitewash this series.

IMO this might be not the correct interpretation as this data goes back to more than 100 years.

In the last decade or so, especially after 2008-09 tide has changed completely and it's not loop sided affair anymore.

This might clear the picture.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

ICC too not interested in making test cricket popular. Only few teams are into test cricket. To me test cricket is real cricket, because only through the test matches player skills can be understood. With T-20 matches the match can turn anytime. Maybe adding few more countries and scheduling matches for them will keep the test cricket good even if some teams get out of it.

Test cricket plays an important role in determining the quality of a player. But at present this test cricket has reached the barrier of negligence. ICC has no strong position to take this format of cricket. T20 cricket is most suitable for ICC in terms of current human demand and acceptability. But Test cricket cannot be ignored.

Test was once considered proper cricket and then odi was introduced and now T20I. Nobody has time to watch test for 5 days as life is too busy these days. If you want more countries to join cricket then T20I is the format that will attract new counties to join in.

[Minecache]

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest

As far as I am concerned, South Africa versus Australia games are always very competitive and enjoyable to watch since both teams have a lot of experience and have faced each other enough times to know what their opponents are capable of. These two teams have played some very good cricket in this series, especially the South African team, which won the series 3-0. But I have to say that the last match was quite interesting because they won with only 9 both in hand.

Yeah, they compete and fight hard whenever they tour each other's territory. Mainly because the majority of pitches are pace friendly (except if we leave SCG alone) and they do have a pace bowling culture.

Also, their rivalry is a bit tough as they always come up with new controversies but for some weird reasons, it goes unnoticed in the cricketing world.

The match is going to be held in the Gabba. So obviously Australia is going to have some advantages. But I don't think the differences are going to be heaven and hell.

Whenever Australia is facing off against South Africa in a test match we know that we are in for a treat. I am expecting some good action in this match. Good quality pace bowling and some ferocious bounce bowling. These are the types of matches that catch the eye of spectators. And I hope there is not going to be any controversy in this series. Want to see a good quality test(but not gonna watch any test match from the beginning till the end anyway though)

[YinShuiSiYuan]

The match is going to be held in the Gabba. So obviously Australia is going to have some advantages. But I don't think the differences are going to be heaven and hell.

Whenever Australia is facing off against South Africa in a test match we know that we are in for a treat. I am expecting some good action in this match. Good quality pace bowling and some ferocious bounce bowling. These are the types of matches that catch the eye of spectators. And I hope there is not going to be any controversy in this series. Want to see a good quality test(but not gonna watch any test match from the beginning till the end anyway though)

Seeing the performance of South Africa in recent test series against England I m not that hopeful for there series against Australia. Also Australia is a team that has focused too much on test and that's why they are best in test format.

[SirLancelot]

There is a big difference between a person who loves cricket and one who has the time to watch a whole test match of cricket. As of right now, I do not think that most people have enough time in their lives to watch a whole test cricket match. There is a strong possibility that test cricket is already on the verge of extinction. I agree with you that one-day international cricket is also walking down the same path as the test cricket format. It would not surprise me if in a few years' time the popularity of ODI loses some of its lusters. However, I believe it's a good thing for the long run of cricket. The reason for this is that if less time is required, more teams will be interested.

ICC too not interested in making test cricket popular. Only few teams are into test cricket. To me test cricket is real cricket, because only through the test matches player skills can be understood. With T-20 matches the match can turn anytime. Maybe adding few more countries and scheduling matches for them will keep the test cricket good even if some teams get out of it.

No doubt about this Test Cricket is surely one of the best in these formats and have good entertainment for fans but right now as things are progressing in many countries it's not easy for many peoples to give full day or five days for this game which is surely a big concern for them about this format still we can feel good because we have no problem for this format in long run but for new countries surely it's not easy because now time is important and many countries having soccer rugby and quick sports so for the competition, it is important just concentrate on 100 league and T-20 which are much better and suitable for these new kids.

Test is now just only for legends which are already doing good in this format because now few teams are having issues with this as well, but it could be manageable for them and ICC but if new coming then surely these can take more time and give less profit which is not acceptable for ICC.

[Naficopa]

Don't get distracted by recent development in South African cricket. In the last 3 test series in Australia, they came as victorious every single time against an extremely strong Australian side. Actually, both sides were good and they used to put up a good show for the spectators when they visit each other for bilateral.

IMO Current sides are a pale imitation when compared to previous teams but still, we can expect a good contest

As far as I am concerned, South Africa versus Australia games are always very competitive and enjoyable to watch since both teams have a lot of experience and have faced each other enough times to know what their opponents are capable of. These two teams have played some very good cricket in this series, especially the South African team, which won the series 3-0. But I have to say that the last match was quite interesting because they won with only 9 both in hand.

Yeah, they compete and fight hard whenever they tour each other's territory. Mainly because the majority of pitches are pace friendly (except if we leave SCG alone) and they do have a pace bowling culture.

Also, their rivalry is a bit tough as they always come up with new controversies but for some weird reasons, it goes unnoticed in the cricketing world.

The match is going to be held in the Gabba. So obviously Australia is going to have some advantages. But I don't think the differences are going to be heaven and hell.

Whenever Australia is facing off against South Africa in a test match we know that we are in for a treat. I am expecting some good action in this match. Good quality pace bowling and some ferocious bounce bowling. These are the types of matches that catch the eye of spectators. And I hope there is not going to be any controversy in this series. Want to see a good quality test(but not gonna watch any test match from the beginning till the end anyway though)

Australia is one of the best teams. They give their best wherever they go.
So be it Gabba or any other destination - we cannot doubt the performance of Australian team.

[Sithara007]

The series was originally comprised of 3 test matches and 3 ODIs. South Africans forfeited the ODI series, because the franchise T20 league in their country was having an overlap with this series. Ideally they should have reduced the test series to two matches and squeezed in the ODI matches somehow. But the writing on the wall seems to be clear. ODI is losing its relevance. Test cricket is being propped up by the ICC, but no such favors are being done to the ODI format. Anyway, still three months to go for the first test and South Africa will try hard to remain at the top of the WTC points table (currently they are in second position).