Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Fuso.hp]

On Day 3, Pakistan put on a great batting performance by batting first in the innings. Already they have reached a good point by surpassing the runs given by Sri Lanka. Pakistan have lost 3 wickets but their performance is still excellent with two batsmen Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique. Especially Abdullah Shafique's batting performance today is excellent, he has collected 158 runs from 247 balls which is really amazing. Abdullah Shafique the way he is batting will surely score a double century today if he can survive at the crease. On the other hand, Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel is also in great form, he has scored a half century, and is doing a good batting performance in order to score a century. The way Pakistan are batting today, it is clear that they can give Sri Lanka a huge lead. At the moment, Pakistan have collected 319 runs and lost 3 wickets and lead by 153 runs.

Abdullah Shafique's double century in his maiden Test cricket may be a few moments away as the batsman is unbeaten on 190 runs so far.  Pakistan is batting brilliantly in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka. So far Pakistan has collected 397 runs for four wickets while Pakistan is 231 ahead of Sri Lanka so far. Pakistan are batting very coldly against Sri Lanka which can be expected to be a huge collection for Sri Lanka. If Pakistan still declare their innings then Pakistan will still have a chance to win the series by margin as Sri Lanka's 231 against Pakistan is difficult to score in this match. Pakistan may take their innings further.

[Popkon6]

Pakistan batsman Shafique in particular has done well as he has scored a double century. And if the current pair of Shafique and Salman can survive then surely Pakistan can score good runs. He entered the field as an opening batsman in the third session. But Pakistan cricket fans were impressed by his performance which lasted till the last. Sri Lanka did not perform well in this regard as they had more wickets but Pakistan started the performance in a completely different way than Sri Lanka. Scoring 200 runs off 322 balls and lasting from the first day of the match to the end of the match applies to a great batsman.

[CryptoBuds]

So far, Pakistan's batters have performed well, but it is important for them to accelerate scoring rate. With 2 days remaining in the match, it would be good for Pakistan to have a lead of at least 250 runs.

Pakistan's batting line-up has great balance, their team score is already 280+ and after all Pakistan managed to take a lead of 116 runs.
Pakistan's Abdullah Shafiq has scored an impeccable 140 plus. However, if Pakistan's lead becomes 250 plus, it will not be easy for Sri Lanka to fulfill this run target in the second innings. Sri Lanka scored 166 runs in their first innings batting disaster while Pakistan's batting did not show any bad performance. So this match can be predicted that Pakistan will most likely win by an innings.

When Sri Lanka batted I thought the pitch might be bowling-friendly. Sri Lanka's innings stopped at just 166 runs. But now Pakistan's batting looks like it is a batting-friendly pitch. The performance of the Sri Lankan bowlers is very bad. Pakistan collected 311 runs losing only 3 wickets. Abdullah Shafique scored 158 runs and Saud Shakeel scored 49 runs. Pakistan collected 101 runs from the pair of Shakeel and Shafique. The team has taken a lead of 145 runs. It looks like Pakistan will be able to take a lead of at least 250 runs. If the Sri Lankan bowlers fail to take the wicket of Shafique, Pakistan will collect 500 runs in the first innings.

Oh!! Guys
Saud Shakeel(57) already lbw by Asitha Fernando.
Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's only successful bowler who picked up three of Pakistan's four wickets. However, if Pakistan bats until all out in the current condition and if they can bat today, then Pakistan's team score will definitely exceed 500 plus.
However, Pakistan's target will be to invite Sri Lanka to bat for the next two days by batting the entire day. If Pakistan can take a lead of 300+ runs then Sri Lanka will not be able to meet this target in their second innings. As a result, Pakistan will not need to bat in the second innings.

The more I watch the Sri Lankan bowlers, the more I get annoyed. They are not able to take any wickets. Pakistani bowlers bowled well. But the performance of the Sri Lankan bowlers is very poor. They took only 4 wickets. Abdullah Shafique scored a double-century. Agha Salman remains unbeaten with 63 runs off 73 balls. Due to rain, Pakistan did not get much opportunity to bat on the second day. Sri Lanka had a good chance of drawing the match. But due to their bad bowling, the team is heading towards a certain defeat. Pakistan's team is now leading by 285 runs. And even if Pakistan declares innings now, I don't think Sri Lanka will be able to collect 285 runs.

[Gulttam2a2]

Pakistan is in good shape. Shafique brilliant double century helped Pakistan score big runs. Agha salman is batting well he is still unbeaten on 99*. Pakistan is batting with a different plan,they will declare Sri Lanka an innings of 350+ or ​​400 runs and send Sri Lanka into bat. Pakistan's plus point is that they will bowl out Sri Lanka before their target of runs. Sri Lanka's batting in the first innings was very disappointing. Pakistan bowled them out for 166 runs.  Even if Pakistan declares an innings with 350+ runs,Sri Lanka will face a tough challenge to collect these runs. Pakistan will win this second test match if rain does not stop the flow.

[ZAINmalik75]

On Day 3, Pakistan put on a great batting performance by batting first in the innings. Already they have reached a good point by surpassing the runs given by Sri Lanka. Pakistan have lost 3 wickets but their performance is still excellent with two batsmen Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique.

Entire Pakistan team has done some great performance, Abdullah Shafiq has scored a successful double century before dismissal while baber azam make little bit contribution with him but unfortunately not long, after that momentum carried on by the previous match performance Shakeel who scored half century and after that lose his wicket too.
Now Agha Salman scored century after all of his main player dismissal and hope so he will add some significant runs too, while the partnership holder on the other side with salman is the substitute keeper Rizwan who's done significant performance too, now lead raised to around 400 and it's almost impossible for sirilankan to chase down...

[Mahdirakib]

The rain on day two wasn't enough to save Sri Lanka. Pakistan has already taken a huge lead which is enough to win the match by an innings. I hope they will declare the innings in the first session of day 4 without wasting a lot of time. Because, bad weather may interrupt in the match again. The winning odds is around 1.10× for Pakistan now. I just placed a small bet on them.

[Haunebu]

Sri Lanka is playing like crap in this match which is surprising considering their decent performance in the previous test. Jayasuriya is the only consistent bowler in their team while the rest are very inconsistent.

Pakistan batsmen played really well throughout this match. Salman and Rizwan accelerated the run-rate. They should declare asap since rain could screw them.

[Bitcoin_people]

Pakistan played a great game today, they put on an amazing batting performance. Especially the Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique batted brilliantly he reached his target today scoring a double century. Abdullah Shafique collected 201 runs from his bat which is a huge score for Pakistan. On the other hand, Agha Salman also had an outstanding batting performance as he also attempted to score a double century and scored 132 runs. Pakistan has really done a great batting performance today, they managed to collect huge scores today and it might be easy for them to win the match because of the huge lead. Pakistan amassed 563 runs for the loss of 5 wickets and gave Sri Lanka a huge lead of 397 runs. The way Pakistan batted today, Sri Lanka may not be able to perform so well.

[Gladitorcomeback]

Sri Lanka is playing like crap in this match which is surprising considering their decent performance in the previous test. Jayasuriya is the only consistent bowler in their team while the rest are very inconsistent.

Pakistan batsmen played really well throughout this match. Salman and Rizwan accelerated the run-rate. They should declare asap since rain could screw them.

Abdullah Shafique played tremendous inining and help Pakistan to score five hundred plus. He is lucky to make double century before dismissal. Agha salman strike rate is quite better and still remains not out. Pakistani experienced old players Babae Azam, Sarfaraz and Rizwan did not performance is down for some tests while new players entertaining the audience and making place in team. Abdullah Shafique, Saud shakeel and Shan masood are future of Pakistan test side.

Yes Pakistan should now declared and focus on taking wicket as wheather is not looking good and we already lost one day game. WI-Ind and Aus-Eng matches draw because of rain. I think Srilanka will not be able to score 300 and Pakistan will win without batting again.

[JSRAW]

Sri Lanka is playing like crap in this match which is surprising considering their decent performance in the previous test. Jayasuriya is the only consistent bowler in their team while the rest are very inconsistent.

Pakistan batsmen played really well throughout this match. Salman and Rizwan accelerated the run-rate. They should declare asap since rain could screw them.

This is just pure domination and Lankans had no response to the Pakistani team in every department so they deserve to get belted.

Pakistan team seemed to learn some critical lessons from Poms when they were trashed by them last year, hence the Pakball.

[GigaBit]

Pakistan played a great game today, they put on an amazing batting performance. Especially the Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique batted brilliantly he reached his target today scoring a double century. Abdullah Shafique collected 201 runs from his bat which is a huge score for Pakistan. On the other hand, Agha Salman also had an outstanding batting performance as he also attempted to score a double century and scored 132 runs. Pakistan has really done a great batting performance today, they managed to collect huge scores today and it might be easy for them to win the match because of the huge lead. Pakistan amassed 563 runs for the loss of 5 wickets and gave Sri Lanka a huge lead of 397 runs. The way Pakistan batted today, Sri Lanka may not be able to perform so well.

In this test Pakistan batting is exceptionally well. If they perform like this then any team will not be a big hurdle for them. However, in this case, many are pointing to the failure of the Sri Lankan bowlers despite praising Pakistan's good batting. What a great performance  by Abdullah Shafique who scored double centuries. I say he is also lucky because he returned with 201 runs. The double century remained to his name. Agha Salman is playing great. The performance of Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka is rare in their cricket history. Meanwhile, Pakistan managed to score 563 for the loss of just 5 wickets.

[BALIK]

Pakistan played a great game today, they put on an amazing batting performance. Especially the Pakistan batsman Abdullah Shafique batted brilliantly he reached his target today scoring a double century. Abdullah Shafique collected 201 runs from his bat which is a huge score for Pakistan. On the other hand, Agha Salman also had an outstanding batting performance as he also attempted to score a double century and scored 132 runs. Pakistan has really done a great batting performance today, they managed to collect huge scores today and it might be easy for them to win the match because of the huge lead. Pakistan amassed 563 runs for the loss of 5 wickets and gave Sri Lanka a huge lead of 397 runs. The way Pakistan batted today, Sri Lanka may not be able to perform so well.

In this test Pakistan batting is exceptionally well. If they perform like this then any team will not be a big hurdle for them. However, in this case, many are pointing to the failure of the Sri Lankan bowlers despite praising Pakistan's good batting. What a great performance  by Abdullah Shafique who scored double centuries. I say he is also lucky because he returned with 201 runs. The double century remained to his name. Agha Salman is playing great. The performance of Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka is rare in their cricket history. Meanwhile, Pakistan managed to score 563 for the loss of just 5 wickets.

At the end of the third day, Pakistan scored 563 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. The team managed to take a huge lead of 397 runs. Even then, Pakistan declared the innings. Agha Salman remains unbeaten with 132 runs. The Pakistan team will probably declare the innings after Agha Salman is out. That's what I think.

The way Sri Lanka batted in the first innings, I don't think this team has the ability to score 397 runs. Even after the match was delayed due to rain, there is no possibility of Sri Lanka winning this match. Undoubtedly, the Sri Lankan team is going to lose the match. Unless a miracle happens then Sri Lanka will lose this match. I do not see the possibility of a draw.

[noormcs5]

Yes Pakistan should now declared and focus on taking wicket as wheather is not looking good and we already lost one day game. WI-Ind and Aus-Eng matches draw because of rain. I think Srilanka will not be able to score 300 and Pakistan will win without batting again.

End of day 03 and Pakistan are almost 400 runs ahead ( 397 to be exact) and they still not have declared. I wonder how much lead they want to take in this match. We have still two days left in the match but as you said, the rain can still ruin the win for them.

Abdullah Shafique made a double century while Agha Salman is playing not out at 132. We saw a few half centuries by a couple of other Pakistan batsmen and look like they are having a good time batting practice, however, i think they should now declare the innings and start to focus to win this test match.

[UmerIdrees]

Sri Lanka is playing like crap in this match which is surprising considering their decent performance in the previous test. Jayasuriya is the only consistent bowler in their team while the rest are very inconsistent.

Pakistan batsmen played really well throughout this match. Salman and Rizwan accelerated the run-rate. They should declare asap since rain could screw them.

This is just pure domination and Lankans had no response to the Pakistani team in every department so they deserve to get belted.

Pakistan team seemed to learn some critical lessons from Poms when they were trashed by them last year, hence the Pakball.

I don't think the Pakistan team learn any lessons from their losses. Let them again play against them and they will still repeat the same mistakes.
If we were a team who try to learn from their mistakes,s we could be dominating the cricketing world.

And in this match, we are lucky to have a batting wicket, a weak bowling attack of the opposition, and more important a dead morale team playing against us.

Ask our team to play against any strong team and we will still collapse.

[WatChe]

I don't think the Pakistan team learn any lessons from their losses. Let them again play against them and they will still repeat the same mistakes.
If we were a team who try to learn from their mistakes,s we could be dominating the cricketing world.

And in this match, we are lucky to have a batting wicket, a weak bowling attack of the opposition, and more important a dead morale team playing against us.

Ask our team to play against any strong team and we will still collapse.

Pakistan team has won a test match after a long time and they looks like winning second as well. Let's just enjoy that victory for now. I don't understand reason for including Muhammad Rizwan in playing 11 while Sarfraz is already there. Clearly its because Rizwan is close friend of Babar Azam. The test series didnt went well for Sarfraz, so its very much clear now that Rizwan will replace him in test format in coming series.
Saud and Agha are good findings for Test batting lineup and if they keep performing like that then Pakistan batting will get a good support from middle order.

[JSRAW]

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 I don't understand reason for including Muhammad Rizwan in playing 11 while Sarfraz is already there. Clearly its because Rizwan is close friend of Babar Azam. The test series didnt went well for Sarfraz, so its very much clear now that Rizwan will replace him in test format in coming series.

Sarfraz was struck on the head by a bouncer from Asitha Fernando so Rizwan came as his concussion substitute. Sarfraz is ruled out from this test as well.

Having said that on a larger point. I agree with you but not sure if there are any potential replacements, maybe some new kid should get a shot.   

[Compromise me]

I don't think the Pakistan team learn any lessons from their losses. Let them again play against them and they will still repeat the same mistakes.
If we were a team who try to learn from their mistakes,s we could be dominating the cricketing world.

And in this match, we are lucky to have a batting wicket, a weak bowling attack of the opposition, and more important a dead morale team playing against us.

Ask our team to play against any strong team and we will still collapse.

Pakistan team has won a test match after a long time and they looks like winning second as well. Let's just enjoy that victory for now. I don't understand reason for including Muhammad Rizwan in playing 11 while Sarfraz is already there. Clearly its because Rizwan is close friend of Babar Azam. The test series didnt went well for Sarfraz, so its very much clear now that Rizwan will replace him in test format in coming series.
Saud and Agha are good findings for Test batting lineup and if they keep performing like that then Pakistan batting will get a good support from middle order.

What a day with the bat for Pakistan and lead by a huge 397 Runs only possible dueto batting performance of Abdullah Shafique 201 and Agha Salman 132 and M Rizwan are playing at 37 Runs after Retired hurt of Sarfraz Ahmad. Asitha Fernando only Sirlinka fast bowler that picks 3wickets and doesn't performance well spinner. Pakistan will declare tomorrow morning to put pressure on Lankan players for winning with big margin and maybe win this 2nd test match by an inning beacuse Pakistan has qulaity bowling attach.

[Smack That Ace]

Sri Lanka is playing like crap in this match which is surprising considering their decent performance in the previous test. Jayasuriya is the only consistent bowler in their team while the rest are very inconsistent.

Pakistan batsmen played really well throughout this match. Salman and Rizwan accelerated the run-rate. They should declare asap since rain could screw them.

This is just pure domination and Lankans had no response to the Pakistani team in every department so they deserve to get belted.

Pakistan team seemed to learn some critical lessons from Poms when they were trashed by them last year, hence the Pakball.

Pakistan's victory in the test match against Sri Lanka is inevitable, as they still have five wickets in hand and have already amassed 563 runs, with a lead of 397. They also have a lid of 397. It is already at the end of day three. So Pakistan is going to try to get as much score as possible.

Pakistan is going to declare before the second session of day four in my opinion. That will give Pakistan enough chances to bowl Sri Lanka out. Asad Shafique was incredible for Pakistan. Agha is still not out on 132. It will be interesting to see if he can get his 150. Sri Lanka is just getting dominated by Pakistan. There is no sugarcoating the fact.

Duke Khan

[Sithara007]

Nowadays only around 10% of the test matches are competitive. Look at this shit series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Lankans are having the home advantage, but still Pakistan is about to win the match by an innings. With 5 wickets in hand, Pakistan is leading by close to 400 runs. And I guess they will easily get to at least 500 run lead and then bowl out the Lankans for less than 200. This is going to be one of the heaviest defeats ever suffered by Sri Lanka. And it will be another nail in the coffin for test cricket.

[onecall123]

Nowadays only around 10% of the test matches are competitive. Look at this shit series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Lankans are having the home advantage, but still Pakistan is about to win the match by an innings. With 5 wickets in hand, Pakistan is leading by close to 400 runs. And I guess they will easily get to at least 500 run lead and then bowl out the Lankans for less than 200. This is going to be one of the heaviest defeats ever suffered by Sri Lanka. And it will be another nail in the coffin for test cricket.

Yes, credit must be given to the Pakistan batters and bowlers. Despite playing on their home ground Sri Lanka team, displayed poor batting and fielding. They are struggling to take wickets as well. It's sad to see them missing the excellence of the vintage Sri Lanka test team. This test match lacked any real competition and ended up being completely one-sided. Pakistan definitely win with a 2-0 margin and maybe by an innings.