Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[jasonjm]

Bangbros lead is 120 runs and 9 down.

I think we'll have a thrilling Kiwi chase. A juicy pitch so surely they will bring all the guns and no tuk tuk approach. This hit and miss approach is going to be fun on a turner. 

Ah! The poster's curse (like the commentator's curse)  A while ago, I was praising Zakir's batting and the next moment, he was back in the dugout.

While I was typing this post, Bangladesh's inning concluded. New Zealand needs 137 runs to win the match.
I agree with your point of view that New Zealand should approach the game positively and try to finish the game as quickly as possible. An exciting couple of sessions ahead.

[UmerIdrees]

Bangbros lead is 120 runs and 9 down.

I think we'll have a thrilling Kiwi chase. A juicy pitch so surely they will bring all the guns and no tuk tuk approach. This hit and miss approach is going to be fun on a turner.  

The lead is 136 now and we have an innings break. Bangladesh's collapse changed the complexion of this match. The match which was looking to be in the favour of Bangladesh is now totally changed. New Zealand team should win this match from here and i do not see another batting collapse, more worse than Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is 121/8 in their second innings. The lead is 113 now, and if they manage to add another 30 to 40 runs in this, they will be in a commanding position to seal the victory and a historic series win. New Zealand bowlers did well initially, but Zakir Hasan's inning is hearting them badly.

If Zakir Hasan hadn't played that innings of 59 in the 2nd innings, then it would have been all over for Bangladesh. However since no one was able to give company to Zakir Hasan, so the Bangladesh were unable to make any good score in this innings.

[AirtelBuzz]

Bangbros lead is 120 runs and 9 down.

I think we'll have a thrilling Kiwi chase. A juicy pitch so surely they will bring all the guns and no tuk tuk approach. This hit and miss approach is going to be fun on a turner.  

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137 runs to win for 1-1. Guess Bongs are 15-20 runs short but it's still a competitive score here.

New Zealand must win this match as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 144 runs.Looking at the game between Bangladesh and New Zealand series, I don't understand whether the batsmen are not able to run because of the batsmen's problem or the pitch.
New Zealand are batting in 1st season on the fourth day and New Zealand need only 136 runs to win which is very little.Maybe this Test series will be tied at 1-1.

[jasonjm]

Bangladesh collapsed from 71/2 to 97/7. Apart from Zakir, no other batter was able to score some runs. Analysts are saying that the target of 137 runs on this pitch is very difficult. A careful start to the innings from New Zealand batters. Fingers crossed for a thriller.

This test match now become historic, but for wrong reasons. 

[Haunebu]

The second test is most definitely going to the Kiwis now thanks to the pathetic batting performance by the Bangladeshi players. Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner ripped through their lineup like crazy.

All Bangladesh can hope for now is more rain to interfere so that they can somehow win the series instead of drawing it.

[Bitcoin Smith]

Bangbros lead is 120 runs and 9 down.

I think we'll have a thrilling Kiwi chase. A juicy pitch so surely they will bring all the guns and no tuk tuk approach. This hit and miss approach is going to be fun on a turner.  

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137 runs to win for 1-1. Guess Bongs are 15-20 runs short but it's still a competitive score here.

Dicey score, and it only needs one batsman for Kiwis to hit the target but as of now the ball is spinning a lot so they survived for the Lunch and will be back with the plan about how they will approach this target. But I am sure there will be a result on this match by today itself.

Lot of guys complaining about NZ batting, but I guess they are not much aware of test cricket.

[MusaPk]

250? I doubt that. They will probably end up scoring something closer to 200 unless they collapse like crazy. The kiwi spinners have already begun piling on the misery and the seam bowlers joined in on the action too.

They should be fine if they post a target close to 200 thanks to their spinners who are in great form currently.

It was not 250 neither 200 as Bangladesh settled for 144 and this means New Zealand need only 137 runs to win. 8 Bangladeshi wickets have gone down in first session. Axer Patel got 6 wicktes and it should now be a comfortable win for New Zealand. Bangladesh once again prove that they are not consistent in there performance and are only capable of wining just one game.

[roksana.hee]

New Zealand must win this match as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 144 runs.Looking at the game between Bangladesh and New Zealand series, I don't understand whether the batsmen are not able to run because of the batsmen's problem or the pitch.
New Zealand are batting in 1st season on the fourth day and New Zealand need only 136 runs to win which is very little.Maybe this Test series will be tied at 1-1.

Yes, Bangladesh's low score of 144 raises questions about their batting performance. It's unclear whether it's a batting issue or if the pitch conditions are challenging. New Zealand's strong position, needing only 136 runs to win, suggests they have the upper hand. Let's see how the rest of the match unfolds!

[Bd officer]

New Zealand must win this match as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 144 runs.Looking at the game between Bangladesh and New Zealand series, I don't understand whether the batsmen are not able to run because of the batsmen's problem or the pitch.
New Zealand are batting in 1st season on the fourth day and New Zealand need only 136 runs to win which is very little.Maybe this Test series will be tied at 1-1.

Yes, Bangladesh's low score of 144 raises questions about their batting performance. It's unclear whether it's a batting issue or if the pitch conditions are challenging. New Zealand's strong position, needing only 136 runs to win, suggests they have the upper hand. Let's see how the rest of the match unfolds!

In fact, Mirpur pitch is a bowling pitch, especially the spinners get more support. Spinners took 9 out of 10 wickets in Bangladesh's second innings. Bangladesh managed to score 144 runs in the second innings only. Zakir Hasan scored only fifty runs, no batsman except him scored 20+ runs. Nurul Hasan had a poor performance in the first innings as well, getting 0 out in the second innings as well. He is a wicket keeper batsman and such poor performance is not expected from him.

Tom Latham and Devon Conway have both come out to bat, picking up 4 runs in 3 overs so far. Needing just 133 runs to win, New Zealand can win without any pressure. New Zealand have a chance to bat today and tomorrow. New Zealand has a chance to win if they perform well from the start. Bangladesh has no chance of winning unless something unfortunate happens. If Bangladesh could have given a target of 200 plus runs then it would have been expected. Let's see if Bangladesh can create any incident.

[JSRAW]

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Dicey score, and it only needs one batsman for Kiwis to hit the target but as of now the ball is spinning a lot so they survived for the Lunch and will be back with the plan about how they will approach this target. But I am sure there will be a result on this match by today itself.

Lot of guys complaining about NZ batting, but I guess they are not much aware of test cricket.

Not just spinning but the first couple of overs of Shoriful Islam were also on the money and he was zipping the ball like prime Wasim Akram lol.

True, one batter or 1 quick partnership will kill the buzz but at the same time wickets will come in clusters as well. That's what we get when bowlers are in the game.

[roksana.hee]

In fact, Mirpur pitch is a bowling pitch, especially the spinners get more support. Spinners took 9 out of 10 wickets in Bangladesh's second innings. Bangladesh managed to score 144 runs in the second innings only. Zakir Hasan scored only fifty runs, no batsman except him scored 20+ runs. Nurul Hasan had a poor performance in the first innings as well, getting 0 out in the second innings as well. He is a wicket keeper batsman and such poor performance is not expected from him.

I'm concerned about Nurul Hasan's recent performance, especially given his role as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Scoring zero in both innings is unexpected. Did you miss the performance of Musfiqur Rahim with tricks?

New Zealand Score: 5/1 from 4.4 overs. Also, today's innings in most critical for New Zealand. Best of luck Bangladesh for winning the series.

[Bitcoin_people]

On the fourth day, the New Zealand team is batting to try to make up for the lead given by Bangladesh and they have already lost one of their crucial wickets. Bangladesh give team-New Zealand a huge lead of 137 runs, batting with the aim of filling that lead but their batting performance is not very good. We have seen that wickets fall quickly in every match because Bangladesh's pace is not very good and the spinners are in possession. When the spinners come to bowl the batsmen play the ball very hard these bowlers are in good form now. If New Zealand can form a pair and play in partnership in today's match then definitely New Zealand will collect good runs and give a huge lead against Bangladesh. Although 130 runs are needed to cover the lead given by Bangladesh so far, it is important to keep the wickets of the New Zealand batsmen, even if possible.

[synchronym]

The first Test series between Bangladesh vs New Zealand was held at Zahoor Ahmed Stadium, Chittagong. There, Bangladesh won against New Zealand by a huge margin of runs. The way Bangladesh beat New Zealand in the first match, it looked like we were going to win the Test series for the first time. But in the second innings of the Bangladesh team, their batting is again full of failure. New Zealand was given a target of only 145 runs. I think that no matter how well Bangladesh bowled, today's Test series was not won by Bangladesh. Winning the Test series against New Zealand remained Bangladesh's dream. I think New Zealand will easily meet the target of 145 runs today. Finally the test series will be a 1-1 draw maybe.

[roksana.hee]

New Zealand faces the critical moment to lose their main wickets. It's a challenge to overcome the lead given by Bangladesh, and the loss of a vital wicket adds to the pressure. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is striving to maintain their advantage, but their batting performance is a concern. Mehidy Hasan Miraz & Taijul Islam playing well to attack the New Zealand batting.

Now the score of NZ is 51-5 from 22 overs. It's a big challenge to win today. Best wishes to Bangladesh.

[JSRAW]

In an era of T-20 cricket, nothing pleases me more than batters running around like a headless chicken and occasionally grinding and showing batting masterclass, so pleasing to the eyes.

Low scoring encounters on such decks are just pure gold. Some people don't like these fixtures on spin track but f**k em, who cares as long as it's fun for the spectators.

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6 down! Every ball is becoming an event now.

[jasonjm]

It's all happening in the test match. New Zealand is 6 down and needs another 58 runs to win the match. By the look of it, Bangladesh is in complete control, and if they get the wicket of Phillips, they will surely be a few steps away from a historic win. Phillips looks dangerous and in a hurry, because he knows that against these spinners on a spinning track, defensive is not an option.
This test match is getting more interesting with every passing over. These low-scoring chases are a thriller and a treat to watch for the fans.

[Sithara007]

It's all happening in the test match. New Zealand is 6 down and needs another 58 runs to win the match. By the look of it, Bangladesh is in complete control, and if they get the wicket of Phillips, they will surely be a few steps away from a historic win. Phillips looks dangerous and in a hurry, because he knows that against these spinners on a spinning track, defensive is not an option.
This test match is getting more interesting with every passing over. These low-scoring chases are a thriller and a treat to watch for the fans.

47 runs to win now, with 4 wickets remaining. Perhaps for the first time in this match, New Zealand is having a higher win probability than Bangladesh. The 7th wicket partnership between Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner has added 21 runs till now. If these two can stay there for some more time, then New Zealand can win this match. Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee and Ajaz Patel to come next. The first two players mentioned here are decent batsmen. Tea has been taken, and the play will resume after 15 minutes. 

[God bless u]

overall performance of both team is bad. In test match scoring below 200 is very bad. Bangladesh  player Zakir Hasan batted very well by scoring 59 runs but no other player contribute. Bangladesh were out, scoring 144 runs in 35 overs.

If we talk about New Zealand's bowling, it was also so good in the second ininings in which Ajaz Patel got six wickets, Santner got three wickets and Southee also got one wicket to get everyone out for this low total .

 New Zealand alread lost 6 wickets  and dangerous man Philip is still on the field.  NZ only need 47 runs which should be chased but couldn't be said at the moment as Bangladesh bowlers doing their best to win  

[roksana.hee]

Today's match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is very exciting. However, Miraz may be the hero of today's victory. Mehdi Miraz is painting Bangladesh's Test cricket in his colors. Today's victory can be the best victory of 2023 for the Bangladesh team. That too against a strong team like New Zealand.

[jasonjm]

New Zealand won the 2nd test match by 4 wickets. New Zealand levelled the series 1-1. Aggressive batting from Phillips and Santner was the key to NZ's win. They did not let the Bangladesh spinners dominate and, in the end, snatched the victory from their hands. Bangladesh was 30 to 40 runs short.
Glenn Phillips should be the player of the match because of the way he batted (and bowled) in both innings.