Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[CryptoBuds]

India should've added little more runs. The team have declared the innings at 181/2 and this have given a target of 365 runs for West Indies to win the match. They have started the second innings and reached 76/2 by the end of day 4 of the match. More 289 runs to be scored and the same makes it tough for West Indies based on the first innings performance. However they have the ability and if West Indies play real test cricket then it would be a close fight.

In my opinion this is exactly the run that West Indies are targeting. Maybe India has a plan. You see West Indies were 229/5 on day 3 but lost 5 wickets for 26 runs on day 4. West Indies need 289 runs to win and they have already lost 2 wickets. Indian bowlers will bowl West Indies all out before 250 runs. West Indies batsmen have very little patience at the crease. India will win the series 2-0. Is this Test series actually organized to bring the India players back into form or is this series organized as a consolation after the Test champions lost to Australia in the final?

I would have been happy if India had given a target like 400. Even so, a target of 365 runs is a big enough target on this pitch. West Indies started their innings well. They collected 76 runs by losing 2 wickets. But in the first innings too, although the top order of West Indies performed well, the performance of the lower order players was not good. As a result, this team collected only 255 runs after losing all the wickets. However, West Indies need 289 more runs to win. If the West Indies players cannot bat well in the first session of the fifth day, then the team will have to accept a shameful defeat in this match like the first match.

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Sri Lanka V Pakistan

The second and final Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is now underway. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat. But I will not say that Dimuth Karunaratne's decision was correct. Sri Lanka lost their two wickets very quickly. Sri Lanka lost the first wicket for 9 runs and the wicket of Kushal Mendis for 23 runs. Sri Lanka's collection is 35/2 in 12 overs.

Sri Lanka could not win the first match. Their overall performance was quite poor. Especially the performance of their batsmen was poor. If the team does not get a good performance from the batsmen in the second match as well then Sri Lanka will not be able to win this match as well.

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The pressure is now on England as a draw or loss in final test will cost them the series. With this draw Australia will retain the ashes but they defiantly are not favorite for the last test. England performance in last 2 matches clearly proved that they are as good as any other side.

What are you talking about? There is no pressure on England or Australia in the final test because it's a dead rubber match which was why so many England fans were praying for a favorable outcome in the 4th test.

Help what I misunderstood. I also believe the pressure is on England now. If they don't want to lose the series against Australia, they must win the 5th match to draw the series. So, it's understandable to me what this guy was talking about. Would you mind helping me understand why the 5th match is a dead rubber match? No team is under pressure? Well, It could be Australians because even if they lose the 5th match, they won't lose the series. It will be ended as draw series, just like the 2019 Ashes. I don't think England wants to lose the last match to lose the series while they can share the trophy.

[onecall123]

So... England has no chance to win the Ashes series. English weather has once again played its part, and fourth test being washed away. Despite England's valiant efforts to get a result within 3 days, luck was not on their side. As the the Aussies are current holders of the Ashes, they will be retain the trophy regardless of the outcome of the 5th test match. While England is determined to level the series, Australia can breathe a sigh of relief. I hope England manages to win the final game and make a draw in the series. So, the moral victory will have to wait until the Oval Test.

[LDL]

Sri Lanka V Pakistan

The second and final Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is now underway. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat. But I will not say that Dimuth Karunaratne's decision was correct. Sri Lanka lost their two wickets very quickly. Sri Lanka lost the first wicket for 9 runs and the wicket of Kushal Mendis for 23 runs. Sri Lanka's collection is 35/2 in 12 overs.

Sri Lanka could not win the first match. Their overall performance was quite poor. Especially the performance of their batsmen was poor. If the team does not get a good performance from the batsmen in the second match as well then Sri Lanka will not be able to win this match as well.

Similar to Sri Lanka's first test, the second test saw a batting disaster in the first innings and the Sri Lankan team lost four of their top order batsmen for 36 runs. As Sri Lanka won the toss today and their decision to bat was not logical at all. The Sri Lankan captain should have won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat. As Sri Lanka are currently in batting disaster and their first innings doesn't seem to be able to target big runs. However, Sri Lanka, who have lost four wickets for 36 runs, have now collected 71 runs without losing any wickets. However, if Sri Lanka can give the team 300 runs target in the first innings, it will not be easy for Pakistan to fulfill this target.

[kro55]

Sri Lanka V Pakistan

The second and final Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is now underway. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat. But I will not say that Dimuth Karunaratne's decision was correct. Sri Lanka lost their two wickets very quickly. Sri Lanka lost the first wicket for 9 runs and the wicket of Kushal Mendis for 23 runs. Sri Lanka's collection is 35/2 in 12 overs.

Sri Lanka could not win the first match. Their overall performance was quite poor. Especially the performance of their batsmen was poor. If the team does not get a good performance from the batsmen in the second match as well then Sri Lanka will not be able to win this match as well.

Sri Lanka's top order has collapsed. Sri Lanka lost four experienced top-order batsmen for just 36 runs. It is very difficult to collect big after such a poor performance by the top order. It is now challenging for Sri Lanka to collect even 200 runs. Apart from Karunaratne, none of the four top-order batsmen could score even 10 runs. But their last hope. Dhananjaya De Silva and Chandimal. These two batsmen are very experienced and in good form in Test format. Sri Lanka will collect more than 200 if these two batsmen are at the crease. However, if the wickets of these two batsmen are lost, the team will lose the rest of the wickets very quickly.

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Sri Lanka's top order has collapsed. Sri Lanka lost four experienced top-order batsmen for just 36 runs. It is very difficult to collect big after such a poor performance by the top order. It is now challenging for Sri Lanka to collect even 200 runs. Apart from Karunaratne, none of the four top-order batsmen could score even 10 runs. But their last hope. Dhananjaya De Silva and Chandimal. These two batsmen are very experienced and in good form in Test format. Sri Lanka will collect more than 200 if these two batsmen are at the crease. However, if the wickets of these two batsmen are lost, the team will lose the rest of the wickets very quickly.

In my point of view Sri Lanka will not go above 200 runs because they already showed bad performance and lost 4 wickets on 106 runs. If the performance remain same as now so I don't think so they will cross 180 runs. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are good bowler and both of them got 2 and 1 wickets respectively. If they both bowl well as now so definitely Srilanka will not touch 180 runs.

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In my point of view Sri Lanka will not go above 200 runs because they already showed bad performance and lost 4 wickets on 106 runs. If the performance remain same as now so I don't think so they will cross 180 runs. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are good bowler and both of them got 2 and 1 wickets respectively. If they both bowl well as now so definitely Srilanka will not touch 180 runs.

It is very likely that Sri Lanka will not be able to score 200 runs as their batting line-up has suffered a major disaster. Naseem Shah has picked up three wickets so far while Shaheen Afridi has picked up one wicket and Abrar Ahmed has one. But if Sri Lanka continue their batting disaster like this in the first innings then it is very likely that they will not be able to make 180 plus.
Apart from Sri Lanka's lone Dhananjay De Silva 51*, no other batsman could score a half-century. Sri Lanka now have no other option but to rely on Dhananjay De Silva as if he can get the team a big collection with more strikes in defensive mood then it will not be bad for Sri Lanka.

Edited: SL 136*/8

[Jateng]

Sri Lanka V Pakistan

The second and final Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is now underway. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat. But I will not say that Dimuth Karunaratne's decision was correct. Sri Lanka lost their two wickets very quickly. Sri Lanka lost the first wicket for 9 runs and the wicket of Kushal Mendis for 23 runs. Sri Lanka's collection is 35/2 in 12 overs.

Similar to Sri Lanka's first test, the second test saw a batting disaster in the first innings and the Sri Lankan team lost four of their top order batsmen for 36 runs. As Sri Lanka won the toss today and their decision to bat was not logical at all. The Sri Lankan captain should have won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat. As Sri Lanka are currently in batting disaster and their first innings doesn't seem to be able to target big runs. However, Sri Lanka, who have lost four wickets for 36 runs, have now collected 71 runs without losing any wickets.

SriLanka'decision to bat first doesn't seem wise as they quickly lost there wickets. Their batting performance in the first match was already poor and they continue in the 2nd test match  victory seems unlikely. Sirlinka  team now struggling at 136 loss of 8 wickets Naseem picks 3 crucial wickets and Shan Masood brilliant fielding resulting in 2 run outs have put SriLanka in a tough spot. The bowling performance of Pak is amazing thorughout the series. I think Crossing 150 in the first innings appears to be a challenging task.

[kro55]

Sri Lanka's top order has collapsed. Sri Lanka lost four experienced top-order batsmen for just 36 runs. It is very difficult to collect big after such a poor performance by the top order. It is now challenging for Sri Lanka to collect even 200 runs. Apart from Karunaratne, none of the four top-order batsmen could score even 10 runs. But their last hope. Dhananjaya De Silva and Chandimal. These two batsmen are very experienced and in good form in Test format. Sri Lanka will collect more than 200 if these two batsmen are at the crease. However, if the wickets of these two batsmen are lost, the team will lose the rest of the wickets very quickly.

In my point of view Sri Lanka will not go above 200 runs because they already showed bad performance and lost 4 wickets on 106 runs. If the performance remain same as now so I don't think so they will cross 180 runs. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are good bowler and both of them got 2 and 1 wickets respectively. If they both bowl well as now so definitely Srilanka will not touch 180 runs.

Sri Lanka's chances of collecting more than 200 runs are very low. Dhananjaya De Silva returned to the dressing room with 57 runs. Chandimal scored 34 runs. Besides, Ramesh Mendis is unbeaten with 24 runs. Apart from these three players, no other player on the team could play well. Sri Lanka managed to collect only 163 runs after losing 9 wickets. Rames Mendis is at the crease. So maybe the team can collect 10/20 more runs. However, Sri Lanka has the possibility of losing all the wickets before 170. We are only seeing Pakistan's dominance in today's match if the first match is competitive.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Sri Lanka's top order has collapsed. Sri Lanka lost four experienced top-order batsmen for just 36 runs. It is very difficult to collect big after such a poor performance by the top order. It is now challenging for Sri Lanka to collect even 200 runs. Apart from Karunaratne, none of the four top-order batsmen could score even 10 runs. But their last hope. Dhananjaya De Silva and Chandimal. These two batsmen are very experienced and in good form in Test format. Sri Lanka will collect more than 200 if these two batsmen are at the crease. However, if the wickets of these two batsmen are lost, the team will lose the rest of the wickets very quickly.

In my point of view Sri Lanka will not go above 200 runs because they already showed bad performance and lost 4 wickets on 106 runs. If the performance remain same as now so I don't think so they will cross 180 runs. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are good bowler and both of them got 2 and 1 wickets respectively. If they both bowl well as now so definitely Srilanka will not touch 180 runs.

Sri Lanka's chances of collecting more than 200 runs are very low. Dhananjaya De Silva returned to the dressing room with 57 runs. Chandimal scored 34 runs. Besides, Ramesh Mendis is unbeaten with 24 runs. Apart from these three players, no other player on the team could play well. Sri Lanka managed to collect only 163 runs after losing 9 wickets. Rames Mendis is at the crease. So maybe the team can collect 10/20 more runs. However, Sri Lanka has the possibility of losing all the wickets before 170. We are only seeing Pakistan's dominance in today's match if the first match is competitive.

Sri Lankan batsmen are batting like fools. Their performance from the beginning of the innings was very poor. The batsmen should have batted responsibly and patiently after losing the first two wickets. But none of the Sri Lankan batsmen batted patiently as Dhananjaya de Silva managed to collect 57 runs. But Silva's strike rate was 83.8. There was no need to bat at such a good striker rate in a Test match. He should have tried to stay at the crease for longer. But he prioritized scoring runs more than staying at the crease. However, seeing the Sri Lankan batting disaster, expect Pakistan's batsmen to not bat like fools.

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SL Vs PAK, 166 the lowest total in Sinhalese Sporting Club

The once dominant Sri Lanka team today made history by being bowled out for the fewest runs in the first innings against Pakistan at their own venue. However, due to some wrong decisions of Sri Lanka, this batting disaster of Sri Lanka today, Sri Lanka winning the toss first and coming into batting was not logical at all. Two batsmen were run out in Sri Lanka's innings of 166 is absurd as run outs are not acceptable in Tests. Opening batsman Nishan Madusanka's run out left the team in complete disarray

[Litzki1990]

So... England has no chance to win the Ashes series. English weather has once again played its part, and fourth test being washed away. Despite England's valiant efforts to get a result within 3 days, luck was not on their side. As the the Aussies are current holders of the Ashes, they will be retain the trophy regardless of the outcome of the 5th test match. While England is determined to level the series, Australia can breathe a sigh of relief. I hope England manages to win the final game and make a draw in the series. So, the moral victory will have to wait until the Oval Test.

With the fourth Test being drawn, the pressure on England increased in this series. In a certain match due to rain, the result of the match was not in England's favor. England must win the fourth match but if they win they won't win the series If they win the fourth match then this test series will remain uncontested and if they lose then Australia will win the series. If England wins the fourth match, England would have a chance to win the series but now there is no chance for them to win the series, England can only save themselves from losing the series. England will be hoping for a rain-free fifth Test. Because if there is a rain problem in the fifth match and the match is drawn, England will lose the series to Australia.

[LittleBitFunny]

SL Vs PAK, 166 the lowest total in Sinhalese Sporting Club

The once dominant Sri Lanka team today made history by being bowled out for the fewest runs in the first innings against Pakistan at their own venue. However, due to some wrong decisions of Sri Lanka, this batting disaster of Sri Lanka today, Sri Lanka winning the toss first and coming into batting was not logical at all. Two batsmen were run out in Sri Lanka's innings of 166 is absurd as run outs are not acceptable in Tests. Opening batsman Nishan Madusanka's run out left the team in complete disarray

Imam Ul Haque returned to Sajghar after collecting only 6 runs. But the Pakistan team is batting very well. They collected 50 runs and lost 1 wicket. Only 116 runs behind. Scoring 166 runs will not be a difficult task. My guess is that Pakistan will be able to take a lead of at least 160-180 runs. Pakistan's two batsmen Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood are collecting an average of 6 runs per over. Abdullah Shafique scored 22 runs from 28 balls and Shan Masood remained unbeaten with 17 runs from 14 balls. I guess Pakistan will collect more than 300.

[Compromise me]

Sri Lanka's top order has collapsed. Sri Lanka lost four experienced top-order batsmen for just 36 runs. It is very difficult to collect big after such a poor performance by the top order. It is now challenging for Sri Lanka to collect even 200 runs. Apart from Karunaratne, none of the four top-order batsmen could score even 10 runs. But their last hope. Dhananjaya De Silva and Chandimal. These two batsmen are very experienced and in good form in Test format. Sri Lanka will collect more than 200 if these two batsmen are at the crease. However, if the wickets of these two batsmen are lost, the team will lose the rest of the wickets very quickly.

In my point of view Sri Lanka will not go above 200 runs because they already showed bad performance and lost 4 wickets on 106 runs. If the performance remain same as now so I don't think so they will cross 180 runs. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are good bowler and both of them got 2 and 1 wickets respectively. If they both bowl well as now so definitely Srilanka will not touch 180 runs.

Sri Lanka's chances of collecting more than 200 runs are very low. Dhananjaya De Silva returned to the dressing room with 57 runs. Chandimal scored 34 runs. Besides, Ramesh Mendis is unbeaten with 24 runs. Apart from these three players, no other player on the team could play well. Sri Lanka managed to collect only 163 runs after losing 9 wickets. Rames Mendis is at the crease. So maybe the team can collect 10/20 more runs. However, Sri Lanka has the possibility of losing all the wickets before 170. We are only seeing Pakistan's dominance in today's match if the first match is competitive.

Sri Lankan batsmen are batting like fools. Their performance from the beginning of the innings was very poor. The batsmen should have batted responsibly and patiently after losing the first two wickets. But none of the Sri Lankan batsmen batted patiently as Dhananjaya de Silva managed to collect 57 runs. But Silva's strike rate was 83.8. There was no need to bat at such a good striker rate in a Test match. He should have tried to stay at the crease for longer. But he prioritized scoring runs more than staying at the crease. However, seeing the Sri Lankan batting disaster, expect Pakistan's batsmen to not bat like fools.

Srilank has indeed batted  very badly.Srilank scored 166 run in 48 Pakistan Imran ul Haq has been dismissed after scoring 6 run off 6 ball.Shafique and Masood playing very well.pakistan has scoreed 97 in 15 over .Shafique make run 51 in 58 ball's.And Masood make run 38 in 30 ball.Pakistan has been performing well in all the previous matches.Sirlanka batting and bowlling were both poor .Sri Lanka will have to play with full dedication and passion in the second match.

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Day 1: 3rd Session Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka collected 166 runs and lost a complete wicket. Sri Lanka's batting performance was very poor today due to which they lost all the wickets very quickly and got all out in few runs. Pakistan bowlers Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed bowled brilliantly and got many wickets today due to their good bowling performance. Currently batting Pakistan have already lost 1 of their wickets but their batting performance is excellent. Both Pakistan's batsmen scored excellent runs in their first day's play and are looking to add to the tally. If the duo of Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood can hold on then Pakistan can surely score a huge score today. The two batsmen who have already scored half centuries will bat well to score a century.

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Shan Masood is already out his batting performance was great he failed to reach the target of century unfortunately. Shan Masood batted very well scoring 51 runs off 47 balls which was really great. At this moment Pakistan have lost 2 wickets and collected 123 runs, Pakistan need only trail by 43 runs to reach the given target.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka #Day:1

After being defeated by four wickets in the first test against Pakistan as the host team, Sri Lanka again entered the field against Pakistan in the second test. After losing the first Test, they did not get off to a good start in the second Test as Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 166 runs in the first innings against Pakistan. While Sri Lanka were bowled out for 166 runs in the first innings, Pakistan batting in their first innings have collected 145 runs for 2 wickets so far. Pakistan can only score 21 more runs to level the first innings score with Sri Lanka. First innings is very important in Test cricket where Sri Lanka have performed very poorly. Pakistan will have a big lead in the second Test as they might be able to put up a good score in the second innings as they have eight valuable wickets so far.

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The once dominant Sri Lanka team today made history by being bowled out for the fewest runs in the first innings against Pakistan at their own venue. However, due to some wrong decisions of Sri Lanka, this batting disaster of Sri Lanka today, Sri Lanka winning the toss first and coming into batting was not logical at all. Two batsmen were run out in Sri Lanka's innings of 166 is absurd as run outs are not acceptable in Tests. Opening batsman Nishan Madusanka's run out left the team in complete disarray

I am surprised Sri Lanka is struggling against Pakistan in their home condition. Some cricket teams take home advantage in some series. But, Since both teams are Asian, they did not plan anything special. What could be the reason for the failure of Sri Lanka? Is it just a bad day and bad luck? Or is Pakistan playing super exceptional? The speculation is on you guys! I would love to hear from the community.

I understand that some Sri Lankan players are relatively new in test matches. But if you look at Team Pakistan, they also have some inexperienced players. Both teams have a similar condition. Still, why is Sri Lanka failing?

[Haunebu]

I don't think England wants to lose the last match to lose the series while they can share the trophy.

I guess you don't understand how the Ashes works. Trophies cannot be shared in this tournament. If the series ends as a draw thanks to Eng winning the final test, the previous winners will retain the trophy which is Australia in this case.

If Australia wins the final test, they will retain the trophy. The result is the same either way which is why it's a dead-rubber match.

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I don't think England wants to lose the last match to lose the series while they can share the trophy.

I guess you don't understand how the Ashes works. Trophies cannot be shared in this tournament. If the series ends as a draw thanks to Eng winning the final test, the previous winners will retain the trophy which is Australia in this case.

If Australia wins the final test, they will retain the trophy. The result is the same either way which is why it's a dead-rubber match.

True. I didn't know how Ashes worked. But, indeed, the fact won't change. If you look at the history after a couple of years, If England wins the 5th match, The Ashes overall result will show as drawn. You can check the all ashes series list here: https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/trophy/team-series-results/the-ashes-1

No matter who holds the trophy, the 5th match is still important for England. As far as I know, both country care about Ashes too much as it's a very important series between them. So, I don't agree that the last match is completely dead-rubber match. If you are from England or Australia, you should agree with me.