Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[laurenB7742]

The first session wickets will be the deciding factor in today's play. If England were able to take few quick wickets the pressure can move on to Australia. If this doesn't take place, then England will be in struggle. For now both the teams are in similar position, with Australia having little upper hands on the match. Both the batsmen on the crease were the best and have supported Australia win more matches. Everyday there'll be some changes in the pitch and England made a big mistake in the previous match by declaring earlier in the first innings. This time no spin bowling will make them feel bad at the end of the match.

After Aussies were bowl out for 279 there were chances that England might chase this target but they had a terrible start of 2nd innings. With 4 wickets gone down, England are once again set to lose the match. Aussie pacers Starc and Cummins have done a good job by picking 2 wickets each. There are still 24 more over to be bowled today and we might have a conclusion of this match today.

English batsmen's performance has become very boring to watch. England also batted badly in the second innings of the first Test match. And England's top order failed today too. England lost 4 important wickets for just 45 runs. The team is batting with a huge target of 371 runs. England still needs 292 runs. Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett are now batting. Both are very experienced batsmen. If this pair does not play well, England is going to lose badly in this match as well.

[darewaller]

Now Australia has collected 227 runs after losing 5 wickets. The team managed to take a lead of 318 runs. Australia will probably bat till the third session today. And will give the England team a chance to bat the last 10-15 overs. A target of less than 400 runs is unlikely to be given. Cameron Green and Alex Carey are now at the crease. Both are very experienced players.

England's chances of winning are very low if they bat for a target of more than 400 runs. England should bat responsibly on the last day and try to draw the match. But I am not sure if England can draw the match. So far my Australia team seems to be favorites to win this match.

English bowlers done impressive job in their last few overs and having quick wickets which reduces Australian chances for having 400+ lead but sadly their batting is not as expected which is surely bringing down them again in this second test at Lord's with after losing first test at Birmingham and Australian is extending their winning streak in this series as now they are going to win third test on this tour after winning first final of WTC against India.

371 runs target is looking well-balanced but after Start and Cummins early breakthroughs hit badly to England now they are badly down with just 60 runs on board and lost their all top order batsmen which with now still we have nearly 110 overs left in this test man result is sure and most chances Australia will be on winning side with their bowing attack is doing amazing job and Bazball cricket is already buried at Lord's badly.

[Vaskiy]

The first session wickets will be the deciding factor in today's play. If England were able to take few quick wickets the pressure can move on to Australia. If this doesn't take place, then England will be in struggle. For now both the teams are in similar position, with Australia having little upper hands on the match. Both the batsmen on the crease were the best and have supported Australia win more matches. Everyday there'll be some changes in the pitch and England made a big mistake in the previous match by declaring earlier in the first innings. This time no spin bowling will make them feel bad at the end of the match.

After Aussies were bowl out for 279 there were chances that England might chase this target but they had a terrible start of 2nd innings. With 4 wickets gone down, England are once again set to lose the match. Aussie pacers Starc and Cummins have done a good job by picking 2 wickets each. There are still 24 more over to be bowled today and we might have a conclusion of this match today.

English batsmen's performance has become very boring to watch. England also batted badly in the second innings of the first Test match. And England's top order failed today too. England lost 4 important wickets for just 45 runs. The team is batting with a huge target of 371 runs. England still needs 292 runs. Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett are now batting. Both are very experienced batsmen. If this pair does not play well, England is going to lose badly in this match as well.

Both were doing their best at the moment. Duckett have reached his half century and continuing. On the other side Stokes is scoring well. The opening looked boring, now it looks like the team have come back to the form. England batsman have understood defensive play will lead to loss of wickets. Better is to play as if like playing ODI. Duckett have scored 50* of 66 and Stokes 28* of 57 balls.

[ZAINmalik75]

well, England is going to lose badly in this match as well.

No I don't think that England Gona lose this second match of test series, because Thier hopes are alive with the availability of stokes and duckett no doubt they lose early on wicket which has difinitely impel alot pressure on them and personally at early stage I taught too that they gonna be easy bite for Australian but the way they hold Thier nerves and recover himself at such a pressure condition is phenomenal, now both batter are almost set and the only sutible things for them will be to build partnership because they just required 250 around, I am pretty sure that the series Gona be 1-1 after this match...

[Webetcoins]

I believe Poms have a chance to level a series 1-1.

I was also feeling that Poms will be won, and we have this series alive, but Aussies are having different plans, and now they are completely in command for the win in this second test with currently 50 for 4 with all top four gone, and we have Ben Stokes and Duckett on crease which mean last pair and still very long day is waiting for them it's never been easy for them to survive against this lethal bowling squad.

Most chances now they have not needed Nathan Lyon to bowl even they are chutiya baran rahe hai ham sab ko because their fast bowlers already done damage which is enough for them to stay at top and not needed any help from this veteran spinner who is doing amazing performance in last few years.

[Mahdirakib]

No I don't think that England Gona lose this second match of test series, because Thier hopes are alive with the availability of stokes and duckett no doubt they lose early on wicket which has difinitely impel alot pressure on them and personally at early stage I taught too that they gonna be easy bite for Australian but the way they hold Thier nerves and recover himself at such a pressure condition is phenomenal, now both batter are almost set ~

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

I think England need to pray for rain because I do not see them scoring enough runs to take the series to 1-1. Even batting out the whole of day 5 looks close to an impossibility.

I just checked the weather forecast @ Lord’s for tomorrow and no rain is expected. Maybe Stokes needs to lead a rain dance?

[noormcs5]

well, England is going to lose badly in this match as well.

No I don't think that England Gona lose this second match of test series, because Thier hopes are alive with the availability of stokes and duckett no doubt they lose early on wicket which has difinitely impel alot pressure on them and personally at early stage I taught too that they gonna be easy bite for Australian but the way they hold Thier nerves and recover himself at such a pressure condition is phenomenal, now both batter are almost set and the only sutible things for them will be to build partnership because they just required 250 around, I am pretty sure that the series Gona be 1-1 after this match...

My prediction is that after this match we will have the Ashes in favor Of Australia 2-0.

I know England has done a great job by bowling out Australia at only 279 runs in the second innings but the first innings lead by Australia is hurting them a lot.

The situation now is that England needs more 257 runs on the last day of this test match but the big problem is that they already lost the top 4 batsmen. The fate of England depends upon how Ben Duckett  and Ben Stokes start the innings on the 5th day morning.

[teosanru]

well, England is going to lose badly in this match as well.

No I don't think that England Gona lose this second match of test series, because Thier hopes are alive with the availability of stokes and duckett no doubt they lose early on wicket which has difinitely impel alot pressure on them and personally at early stage I taught too that they gonna be easy bite for Australian but the way they hold Thier nerves and recover himself at such a pressure condition is phenomenal, now both batter are almost set and the only sutible things for them will be to build partnership because they just required 250 around, I am pretty sure that the series Gona be 1-1 after this match...

My prediction is that after this match we will have the Ashes in favor Of Australia 2-0.

I know England has done a great job by bowling out Australia at only 279 runs in the second innings but the first innings lead by Australia is hurting them a lot.

The situation now is that England needs more 257 runs on the last day of this test match but the big problem is that they already lost the top 4 batsmen. The fate of England depends upon how Ben Duckett  and Ben Stokes start the innings on the 5th day morning.

I don't think right now it's anything like a prediction right now. It's obviously an unchasable target in the first place and then England has also lost 4 wickets. But yes coming back in this series after losing 2 matches is going to be almost impossible for England. So this is an ashes after quite many years where away country will win the ashes.

[LDL]

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

I think England need to pray for rain because I do not see them scoring enough runs to take the series to 1-1. Even batting out the whole of day 5 looks close to an impossibility.

I just checked the weather forecast @ Lord’s for tomorrow and no rain is expected. Maybe Stokes needs to lead a rain dance?

Yes, only rain can bring this solution for England, as they have already scored 114 runs with the loss of four wickets in their second innings, targeting 257 runs next seems very unlikely. Moreover, if the experienced partnership of Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett gets out in the first session of the fifth day, then England can collect a maximum of 250 runs.

[romero121]

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

I think England need to pray for rain because I do not see them scoring enough runs to take the series to 1-1. Even batting out the whole of day 5 looks close to an impossibility.

I just checked the weather forecast @ Lord’s for tomorrow and no rain is expected. Maybe Stokes needs to lead a rain dance?

Rather than praying for rain, it would be good to pray that no wickets should fall in the first session of the final day. If that happens, surely pressure will increase on the bowling end. If the two on the crease play same as how they played in the fourth day there is no need of taking the match to the final session as the team continue to maintain the runrate around 4 runs per over.

[TheGreatPython]

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

I think England need to pray for rain because I do not see them scoring enough runs to take the series to 1-1. Even batting out the whole of day 5 looks close to an impossibility.

I just checked the weather forecast @ Lord’s for tomorrow and no rain is expected. Maybe Stokes needs to lead a rain dance?

Even here I have to agree with you but Ben Stokes can do dance for the England instead of rain because he has already done once seven and half years back, and now it's right time for doing once again we have 90 overs left in game with required target is also now 257 Baristow is alone handy back in dressing room still they can turn tables for the sack of English team and this series.

Duckett already have one life-line thanks to Starc so just go and try hopefully we will have good for them and England in last day of this game and fans will be dance with them as winner, or you think I have too much in day-dreaming.

[Haunebu]

England are in deep shit at the moment. Australia women won an amazing thriller earlier and it looks like the men will win this and keep embarassing the english in their own backyard despite their entertaining bazball approach.

Not expecting any miracles from Stokes etc like some of the posters above. Great comeback by Starc! Also, screw Pietersen for the whole concussion sub crap.

[onecall123]

It isn't going to be easy for England to collect 257 more runs on the final day with the remaining 6 wickets. The pitch has become very difficult for batting now. Duckett and Stokes partnership is giving a little hope to England, but I think Australia will take the match in their favour in the first session of tomorrow. I hope Australia will take 2-0 lead by winning the second test match.

I think England need to pray for rain because I do not see them scoring enough runs to take the series to 1-1. Even batting out the whole of day 5 looks close to an impossibility.

I just checked the weather forecast @ Lord’s for tomorrow and no rain is expected. Maybe Stokes needs to lead a rain dance?

Yes, only rain can bring this solution for England, as they have already scored 114 runs with the loss of four wickets in their second innings, targeting 257 runs next seems very unlikely. Moreover, if the experienced partnership of Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett gets out in the first session of the fifth day, then England can collect a maximum of 250 runs.

Yes, weather conditions can be a concerning part. Aussie bowlers need to take two wickets quickly in the first session on the 5th day. Because of losing quick wickets will put English batters in worse situation. The current batting pair, along with upcoming batter Jonny Bairstow, has the potential to make things difficult for the Australian team. But, Australia still in the favorite to win this match. They are on track to comfortably lead the series 2-0, unless the fifth day gets washed out due to rain.

[n0ne]

England are in deep shit at the moment. Australia women won an amazing thriller earlier and it looks like the men will win this and keep embarassing the english in their own backyard despite their entertaining bazball approach.

Not expecting any miracles from Stokes etc like some of the posters above. Great comeback by Starc! Also, screw Pietersen for the whole concussion sub crap.

Miracles happening in T20 is possible, but in test format cricket it is something impossible. Stokes and Duckett have added few runs, and to reach the target is not a possible thing. Earlier Australia Women played well and won the match against England Women. In that match it was the lack of bowling and mistakes on field were the reason for the loss of England Women team. Within few hours the match will resume and we can get the perfect outcome of the match within the first ten overs bowled.

[MusaPk]

Miracles happening in T20 is possible, but in test format cricket it is something impossible. Stokes and Duckett have added few runs, and to reach the target is not a possible thing. Earlier Australia Women played well and won the match against England Women. In that match it was the lack of bowling and mistakes on field were the reason for the loss of England Women team. Within few hours the match will resume and we can get the perfect outcome of the match within the first ten overs bowled.

Test is proper cricket and only team that play well win the game unlike in T20 format. England still need 257 more runs to win the game. Ducket and Stokes are the last recognised pair on the crease and if Aussies can get them out quickly today then its very much over for England. The top order collapsed cheaply so there is much pressure of tail and in test the tail cant survive such huge pressure. I would say game is very much towards Australia at the moment.

[Vaskiy]

Final day of the second test have begun. The winning probability of England have narrowed. Lucky Stokes, fingers raised and he went for the review on the lbw from Starc. More 233 runs required to win the match, and England shouldn't lose wickets. Looks like an easy win match for Australia, however the wickets of Duckett and Stokes will decide the result. Lets wait for the next few hours for the outcome.

[WatChe]

Final day of the second test have begun. The winning probability of England have narrowed. Lucky Stokes, fingers raised and he went for the review on the lbw from Starc. More 233 runs required to win the match, and England shouldn't lose wickets. Looks like an easy win match for Australia, however the wickets of Duckett and Stokes will decide the result. Lets wait for the next few hours for the outcome.

Nothing can be said about fate of this match unless Stokes is there on the crease. Australia are favorite at the moment but cant rule out England chances of winning this game until Stokes get out. Bairstow can also bat. The top four wickets fell for just 45 runs and that's the prime reason why England are in trouble at the moment. Still 75 mor overs to go and it will be difficult for England to draw this game, best is to go after the run chase rather then blocking the balls.

[LDL]

Final day of the second test have begun. The winning probability of England have narrowed. Lucky Stokes, fingers raised and he went for the review on the lbw from Starc. More 233 runs required to win the match, and England shouldn't lose wickets. Looks like an easy win match for Australia, however the wickets of Duckett and Stokes will decide the result. Lets wait for the next few hours for the outcome.

Nothing can be said about fate of this match unless Stokes is there on the crease. Australia are favorite at the moment but cant rule out England chances of winning this game until Stokes get out. Bairstow can also bat. The top four wickets fell for just 45 runs and that's the prime reason why England are in trouble at the moment. Still 75 mor overs to go and it will be difficult for England to draw this game, best is to go after the run chase rather then blocking the balls.

Jonny Bairstow run out , Jonny Bairstow was run out after scoring a personal 10 runs. England team depended a lot on this pair (Ben Stokes + Jonny Bairstow) but Jonny Bairstow was run out and England team was in great danger.
Stuart Board has just come on the pitch and if he can provide good partnership with Ben Stokes then England team can get some good positives. With only the first session of the fifth day nearing its end, England will have to go through two more sessions apart from this session. If England can bat in a defensive mood then there is a possibility of a draw or a win. On the other hand, if the Australian team can take two more wickets including the wicket of Ben Stokes in this session, Australia will surely win.

[Vaskiy]

Final day of the second test have begun. The winning probability of England have narrowed. Lucky Stokes, fingers raised and he went for the review on the lbw from Starc. More 233 runs required to win the match, and England shouldn't lose wickets. Looks like an easy win match for Australia, however the wickets of Duckett and Stokes will decide the result. Lets wait for the next few hours for the outcome.

Nothing can be said about fate of this match unless Stokes is there on the crease. Australia are favorite at the moment but cant rule out England chances of winning this game until Stokes get out. Bairstow can also bat. The top four wickets fell for just 45 runs and that's the prime reason why England are in trouble at the moment. Still 75 mor overs to go and it will be difficult for England to draw this game, best is to go after the run chase rather then blocking the balls.

Jonny Bairstow run out , Jonny Bairstow was run out after scoring a personal 10 runs. England team depended a lot on this pair (Ben Stokes + Jonny Bairstow) but Jonny Bairstow was run out and England team was in great danger.
Stuart Board has just come on the pitch and if he can provide good partnership with Ben Stokes then England team can get some good positives. With only the first session of the fifth day nearing its end, England will have to go through two more sessions apart from this session. If England can bat in a defensive mood then there is a possibility of a draw or a win. On the other hand, if the Australian team can take two more wickets including the wicket of Ben Stokes in this session, Australia will surely win.

Unwanted wicket. He should've been careful. If he had contributed good runs the match could've gone more close by now. England could've gained confidence to reach the target. Now the match will be won by Australia at the border by small run difference. Stokes is trying hard, but we can't expect things to be on the better side for longer time period. England's tail order isn't strong as that of the Australian team.