Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Out of mind]

Pakistan scored 313 all out in the first innings, giving Australia a huge target. Pakistan batsmen Aamer Jamal and Rizwan both played brilliantly, which is why Pakistan team managed to score such a big score today. However, in the second innings, the Australian team came into the field with the aim of meeting the target given by Pakistan and two experienced batsmen at the crease. If the Australian team can perform as well as the first two tests, then they will definitely be able to fulfill the target given by Pakistan and give a huge lead. Australia team has collected 6 runs at the moment but still 307 behind Pakistan, so Australia will have to perform well to win the match against Pakistan.

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[kro55]

India will face South Africa in Cape Town today in the second Test of the series. South Africa seems to me to be in an advantageous position. India have played in Cape Town in the past but they have never won here. Despite the odds, India will have to put up a strong fight to avoid a series loss. Shami, who was in form in the Indian team, was earlier dropped from the team in the first Test due to injury. In the first Test, South Africa showed a very good performance in batting and bowling at both sites. Today's match is likely to be Dean Elgar's last Test match and the teammates will be looking to give a memorable farewell with a series win. South Africa will enter the field as favourites. India must try their best to level the series.

Second test match between India and South Africa has started and South Africa won the test match decided to bat first. South Africa current score is 8 runs loss of 2 wicket in 8.3 overs. An excellent strat by india team especially Muhammad Siraj bowling performance is outstanding they picked 2 important wicktes by giving just 1 runs. Both openers of south Africa team is gone Markram is out just score 2 runs and Elgar captain of South Africa didn't perform well out for scoring just 4 runs. India has dominated in first session by picking 2 early wickets.

Team India is playing today to avenge the humiliating defeat in the first Test. India lost the first match by an innings and a huge margin of 32 runs. The performance of the batsmen was poor and the bowlers also performed very poorly. But the Indian players are confident in today's match.
South Africa lost two wickets for just 8 runs. Marakram scored 2 runs and Dean Elgar collected only 4 runs. South Africa are now under a lot of pressure after losing two experienced batsmen. Zorzi and Stubbs are now at the crease. If these two batsmen fail to build a partnership, maybe South Africa will face a batting disaster.

South Africa have faced a batting disaster. Zorzi and Stubbs return to the dressing room. South Africa lost their fourth wicket by 15 runs. I doubt whether the South African team can collect even 100 runs in the first innings.

Mohammad Sirja is in great form. Bowling 5 overs he conceded only 3 runs and took 3 important wickets. Bumrah picks up the wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Both these Indian bowlers destroyed South Africa's top order. Now it is much more difficult for South Africa to come back and bat well. However, South Africa has some talented batsmen in its squad. Even if they manage to collect 150 in the first innings, maybe South Africa can make the match competitive.

[virasog]

Pakistan scored 313 all out in the first innings, giving Australia a huge target. Pakistan batsmen Aamer Jamal and Rizwan both played brilliantly, which is why Pakistan team managed to score such a big score today. However, in the second innings, the Australian team came into the field with the aim of meeting the target given by Pakistan and two experienced batsmen at the crease. If the Australian team can perform as well as the first two tests, then they will definitely be able to fulfill the target given by Pakistan and give a huge lead. Australia team has collected 6 runs at the moment but still 307 behind Pakistan, so Australia will have to perform well to win the match against Pakistan.

In today's match, Aamer Jamal played very well, he was also too near to his century, he hit four sixes and 12 fours. He made 82 runs in 97 balls and by the way, his style to celebrate his fifty was very unique I don't think so that anyone celebrated his achievement like this, and in this style. Well, in 77.1 overs he was out and he tried to hit six but on the boundary a fielder took place and he took the catch of Aamer Jamal, the ball was done by Lyon and caught by Starc.

Will Australia will be able to chase the first innings target of Pakistan, this is the big question. I think if the Australians come close to 300 runs in their first innings, Pakistan can face pressure and we may see another collapse in their (Pakistan) 2nd innings.

[n0ne]

Pakistan scored 313 all out in the first innings, giving Australia a huge target. Pakistan batsmen Aamer Jamal and Rizwan both played brilliantly, which is why Pakistan team managed to score such a big score today. However, in the second innings, the Australian team came into the field with the aim of meeting the target given by Pakistan and two experienced batsmen at the crease. If the Australian team can perform as well as the first two tests, then they will definitely be able to fulfill the target given by Pakistan and give a huge lead. Australia team has collected 6 runs at the moment but still 307 behind Pakistan, so Australia will have to perform well to win the match against Pakistan.

In today's match, Aamer Jamal played very well, he was also too near to his century, he hit four sixes and 12 fours. He made 82 runs in 97 balls and by the way, his style to celebrate his fifty was very unique I don't think so that anyone celebrated his achievement like this, and in this style. Well, in 77.1 overs he was out and he tried to hit six but on the boundary a fielder took place and he took the catch of Aamer Jamal, the ball was done by Lyon and caught by Starc.

Will Australia will be able to chase the first innings target of Pakistan, this is the big question. I think if the Australians come close to 300 runs in their first innings, Pakistan can face pressure and we may see another collapse in their (Pakistan) 2nd innings.

Australia will easily reach the first-inning target. The match being played in Australia, they'll have home ground comfort, and they're well used to the conditions. The bowling line-up of Pakistan, missing Shaheen Afridi, is surely a missed opportunity for the Pakistan team. Already, Australia has won the first two test matches in a much more comfortable manner. So they'll have high confidence to win the third match.

In the match between India and South Africa, the bowlers of India are performing well and restricting the openers from performing well. At the end of 13 overs, the South African team was able to score 29 runs, losing 4 wickets. Mohammed Siraj had picked three important wickets.

[libert19]

Ashwin is out

He's so underrated in this Indian team because our batting lineup is not confident enough in the SENA. Management always tries to find extra batter with all rounder capabilities. I get that condition won't suit his bowling style but he's probably the only guy who can keep the batters quiet from the one end and won't end up with 4 rpo.

Ashwin is an all-rounder, I'd have preferred him over Prasidh honestly.

South Africa have faced a batting disaster. Zorzi and Stubbs return to the dressing room. South Africa lost their fourth wicket by 15 runs. I doubt whether the South African team can collect even 100 runs in the first innings.

Mohammad Sirja is in great form. Bowling 5 overs he conceded only 3 runs and took 3 important wickets. Bumrah picks up the wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Both these Indian bowlers destroyed South Africa's top order. Now it is much more difficult for South Africa to come back and bat well. However, South Africa has some talented batsmen in its squad. Even if they manage to collect 150 in the first innings, maybe South Africa can make the match competitive.

India's top bowlers shine again. I also expect SA to make around 150, whenever SA loses early wickets, they come under pressure and pretty much fall like dominoes. Elgar and Zorzi are in-form batsmans and to get 'em out early confirms SA team won't make many runs today.

SA also don't have Miller in squad, only Marco Jansen to come after Bedingham and Verreynne.

Edit: There goes Bedingham.

[Popkon6]

India will face South Africa in Cape Town today in the second Test of the series. South Africa seems to me to be in an advantageous position. India have played in Cape Town in the past but they have never won here. Despite the odds, India will have to put up a strong fight to avoid a series loss. Shami, who was in form in the Indian team, was earlier dropped from the team in the first Test due to injury. In the first Test, South Africa showed a very good performance in batting and bowling at both sites. Today's match is likely to be Dean Elgar's last Test match and the teammates will be looking to give a memorable farewell with a series win. South Africa will enter the field as favourites. India must try their best to level the series.

Second test match between India and South Africa has started and South Africa won the test match decided to bat first. South Africa current score is 8 runs loss of 2 wicket in 8.3 overs. An excellent strat by india team especially Muhammad Siraj bowling performance is outstanding they picked 2 important wicktes by giving just 1 runs. Both openers of south Africa team is gone Markram is out just score 2 runs and Elgar captain of South Africa didn't perform well out for scoring just 4 runs. India has dominated in first session by picking 2 early wickets.

The South African team is not able to perform well in today's second Test match. India's bowling performance is getting better, South Africa scored 34 runs for 6 wickets in 16 overs. This poor performance of the South African team today has surprised the audience, if Mohammad Siraj alone has collected five wickets today. Mohammad Siraj's contribution is the biggest if the Indian team can win today. Since the Indian team lost the first test by a wide margin.

[Swordsoffreedom]

India will face South Africa in Cape Town today in the second Test of the series. South Africa seems to me to be in an advantageous position. India have played in Cape Town in the past but they have never won here. Despite the odds, India will have to put up a strong fight to avoid a series loss. Shami, who was in form in the Indian team, was earlier dropped from the team in the first Test due to injury. In the first Test, South Africa showed a very good performance in batting and bowling at both sites. Today's match is likely to be Dean Elgar's last Test match and the teammates will be looking to give a memorable farewell with a series win. South Africa will enter the field as favourites. India must try their best to level the series.

Second test match between India and South Africa has started and South Africa won the test match decided to bat first. South Africa current score is 8 runs loss of 2 wicket in 8.3 overs. An excellent strat by india team especially Muhammad Siraj bowling performance is outstanding they picked 2 important wicktes by giving just 1 runs. Both openers of south Africa team is gone Markram is out just score 2 runs and Elgar captain of South Africa didn't perform well out for scoring just 4 runs. India has dominated in first session by picking 2 early wickets.

Team India is playing today to avenge the humiliating defeat in the first Test. India lost the first match by an innings and a huge margin of 32 runs. The performance of the batsmen was poor and the bowlers also performed very poorly. But the Indian players are confident in today's match.
South Africa lost two wickets for just 8 runs. Marakram scored 2 runs and Dean Elgar collected only 4 runs. South Africa are now under a lot of pressure after losing two experienced batsmen. Zorzi and Stubbs are now at the crease. If these two batsmen fail to build a partnership, maybe South Africa will face a batting disaster.

South Africa have faced a batting disaster. Zorzi and Stubbs return to the dressing room. South Africa lost their fourth wicket by 15 runs. I doubt whether the South African team can collect even 100 runs in the first innings.

Mohammad Sirja is in great form. Bowling 5 overs he conceded only 3 runs and took 3 important wickets. Bumrah picks up the wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Both these Indian bowlers destroyed South Africa's top order. Now it is much more difficult for South Africa to come back and bat well. However, South Africa has some talented batsmen in its squad. Even if they manage to collect 150 in the first innings, maybe South Africa can make the match competitive.

No one can imagine that South Africa will see such bad batting. Because in the first test match we saw very responsible batting of South African batsmen. But in today's match none of them can survive at the crease against Mohammad Siraj's bowling. South Africa lost their eighth wicket for 46 runs. And Mohammad Siraj gave only 15 runs in 9 overs and took 6 wickets out of 8 wickets. Bumrah  and Mukesh Kumar took one wicket each. At the moment, South Africa's collection is only 50 runs. Probably the team will be able to collect 60-70 runs.

[JSRAW]

lmao! Well, that escalated quickly. Miyan became a nightmare for the Proteas.

Prepare a spicy pitch and Skipper goes "We'll have a bat".  Alright, thank you very much, Dean  . Can we have a 2 day match here? It would be incredibly fun to watch batters running like a headless chicken, doesn't matter even if we lose lol.

Ashwin is out

He's so underrated in this Indian team because our batting lineup is not confident enough in the SENA. Management always tries to find extra batter with all rounder capabilities. I get that condition won't suit his bowling style but he's probably the only guy who can keep the batters quiet from the one end and won't end up with 4 rpo.

Ashwin is an all-rounder, I'd have preferred him over Prasidh honestly.

Yeah, he is but Jaddu is superior with the bat and more consistent, hence Ashiwn sits out in SENA.

[AirtelBuzz]

Md Siraj bowled completely dominantly against South Africa today.What a great bowling he bowled today.I am really impressed with his game today.He took three maiden overs and six wickets for 15 runs in just nine overs.He alone has destroyed today's South Africa batting line-up.
Maybe India are going to avenge the first Test match today having already bowled them out for 55 runs.Now lunch break is on, let's see how well India can bat against South Africa today.

[elevates]

What just happened to the South African team, won the toss then chose to bat first and in the end all out for 55 runs. Another incredible bowling by Shiraj, took 6 wickets all of them were important ones. Bhumrah as usual consistent took 2 wickets and the new guy Mukes too 2. India has the whole day left to bat and get some good runs as leas on the scoreboard. I hope that this time the top Indian batters do what they are meant to do, that is bat without losing wickets.

[Sithara007]

What just happened to the South African team, won the toss then chose to bat first and in the end all out for 55 runs. Another incredible bowling by Shiraj, took 6 wickets all of them were important ones. Bhumrah as usual consistent took 2 wickets and the new guy Mukes too 2. India has the whole day left to bat and get some good runs as leas on the scoreboard. I hope that this time the top Indian batters do what they are meant to do, that is bat without losing wickets.

This is a perfect example of tailor-made pitches backfiring on the hosts. Usually it happens with spin-friendly pitches, but this time it happened on a pitch that offered a lot of support for the pacers. Perhaps the South African captain should have opted to bowl first. They could have got India out for a small total and it could have given them the psychological advantage. Anyway, all credit to Indian pacers (Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar) for getting the Proteas all out for just 55. And it was a dream debut for Mukesh, returning figures of 2.2-2-0-2.

[Popkon6]

What just happened to the South African team, won the toss then chose to bat first and in the end all out for 55 runs. Another incredible bowling by Shiraj, took 6 wickets all of them were important ones. Bhumrah as usual consistent took 2 wickets and the new guy Mukes too 2. India has the whole day left to bat and get some good runs as leas on the scoreboard. I hope that this time the top Indian batters do what they are meant to do, that is bat without losing wickets.

The South African team performed so poorly that they scored only 55 runs in the Test match for all the wickets exchanged. The pitch lasted till 2 balls in 23 overs, but in terms of runs, Verreynne, the wicket keeper of the South African team, managed to collect the maximum 15 runs.  But other batsmen were dismissed for short runs and none of the players could play patiently. If the bowling pitch is famous for it, then the Indian team is likely to lose wickets. In that case, Mohammad Siraj is famous for today's match as a wicket-taker in terms of bowling performance.

[Cheema02]

India will face South Africa in Cape Town today in the second Test of the series. South Africa seems to me to be in an advantageous position. India have played in Cape Town in the past but they have never won here. Despite the odds, India will have to put up a strong fight to avoid a series loss. Shami, who was in form in the Indian team, was earlier dropped from the team in the first Test due to injury. In the first Test, South Africa showed a very good performance in batting and bowling at both sites. Today's match is likely to be Dean Elgar's last Test match and the teammates will be looking to give a memorable farewell with a series win. South Africa will enter the field as favourites. India must try their best to level the series.

Second test match between India and South Africa has started and South Africa won the test match decided to bat first. South Africa current score is 8 runs loss of 2 wicket in 8.3 overs. An excellent strat by india team especially Muhammad Siraj bowling performance is outstanding they picked 2 important wicktes by giving just 1 runs. Both openers of south Africa team is gone Markram is out just score 2 runs and Elgar captain of South Africa didn't perform well out for scoring just 4 runs. India has dominated in first session by picking 2 early wickets.

Team India is playing today to avenge the humiliating defeat in the first Test. India lost the first match by an innings and a huge margin of 32 runs. The performance of the batsmen was poor and the bowlers also performed very poorly. But the Indian players are confident in today's match.
South Africa lost two wickets for just 8 runs. Marakram scored 2 runs and Dean Elgar collected only 4 runs. South Africa are now under a lot of pressure after losing two experienced batsmen. Zorzi and Stubbs are now at the crease. If these two batsmen fail to build a partnership, maybe South Africa will face a batting disaster.

India bowling performance is outstanding they all out South Africa in just 55 runs. From South Africa only 2 batters cross to double figures Verreynne scored 15 runs and Bedingham scored 12 runs. Very disappointed batting performance no batter take responsibility. India bowling ois outclassed especially Muhammad siraj amazing bowling performance picked 6 important wicktes by giving 15 runs in 9 over and jasprit Bumrah also picked 2 wickets by giving 25 runs and all out South Africa in 1st session of second test match. Now is playing at 17 runs without loss of any wicket in 2 overs, india will looking to give a huge lead 200 plus runs to south Africa.

[AjithBtc]

What just happened to the South African team, won the toss then chose to bat first and in the end all out for 55 runs. Another incredible bowling by Shiraj, took 6 wickets all of them were important ones. Bhumrah as usual consistent took 2 wickets and the new guy Mukes too 2. India has the whole day left to bat and get some good runs as leas on the scoreboard. I hope that this time the top Indian batters do what they are meant to do, that is bat without losing wickets.

This is a perfect example of tailor-made pitches backfiring on the hosts. Usually it happens with spin-friendly pitches, but this time it happened on a pitch that offered a lot of support for the pacers. Perhaps the South African captain should have opted to bowl first. They could have got India out for a small total and it could have given them the psychological advantage. Anyway, all credit to Indian pacers (Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar) for getting the Proteas all out for just 55. And it was a dream debut for Mukesh, returning figures of 2.2-2-0-2.

Perfect backfire that has never been expected by the South African team. Mohammed Siraj had an awesome spell, as you've said, the bowling of Mukesh is the best part of the innings. This seems to be the lowest score by a team against India in test cricket. India needs to score well to keep its winning probability high. As of now, Jaiswal has walked to the pavilion without scoring runs. Rohit Sharma and Gill on the pitch need to build a strong partnership.

[Sithara007]

The South African team performed so poorly that they scored only 55 runs in the Test match for all the wickets exchanged. The pitch lasted till 2 balls in 23 overs, but in terms of runs, Verreynne, the wicket keeper of the South African team, managed to collect the maximum 15 runs.  But other batsmen were dismissed for short runs and none of the players could play patiently. If the bowling pitch is famous for it, then the Indian team is likely to lose wickets. In that case, Mohammad Siraj is famous for today's match as a wicket-taker in terms of bowling performance.

Mohammad Siraj can be deadly in pace-friendly conditions. Remember the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, in which the hosts were dismissed for just 50 runs? Back then Siraj returned figures of 7-1-21-6. Back then also, it was the combination of Siraj-Bumrah who opened the bowling for India. All that said, it was appalling to watch South African batting crumbling. Neither the experienced batsmen (Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar, Kyle Verreynne.etc), nor the younger ones (Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs & David Bedingham) were able to score runs. 
 

[AirtelBuzz]

We saw India's opening batsman failing repeatedly in the Test series against South Africa in the first two innings of the first Test and even in the first innings of the second Test today. Today India's opening batsman Jaswal was bowled out for 0 runs by Rabada. But now another opening batsman Rohit Sharma is unbeaten with young emerging batsman Shubman Gill batting with him. Maybe India will bat as well in the second Test as they have been able to bowl.

[WatChe]

Pakistan scored 313 all out in the first innings, giving Australia a huge target. Pakistan batsmen Aamer Jamal and Rizwan both played brilliantly, which is why Pakistan team managed to score such a big score today. However, in the second innings, the Australian team came into the field with the aim of meeting the target given by Pakistan and two experienced batsmen at the crease. If the Australian team can perform as well as the first two tests, then they will definitely be able to fulfill the target given by Pakistan and give a huge lead. Australia team has collected 6 runs at the moment but still 307 behind Pakistan, so Australia will have to perform well to win the match against Pakistan.

227 for 9 and then 313 for 10, what an incredible partnership between Aamer Jamal and Mir Hamza. This 10th wicket partnership has given some hope to Pakistan team. Australian captain has once again picked 5 wickets, Pakistani batsmen are not able to play him well in this entire test series.  No Shaheen Shah in this match so lot a pressure on new Pakistani bowlers. It's also Warner last test and he will defiantly try to play a big innings to end his career.

[coinerer]

Pakistan scored 313 all out in the first innings, giving Australia a huge target. Pakistan batsmen Aamer Jamal and Rizwan both played brilliantly, which is why Pakistan team managed to score such a big score today. However, in the second innings, the Australian team came into the field with the aim of meeting the target given by Pakistan and two experienced batsmen at the crease. If the Australian team can perform as well as the first two tests, then they will definitely be able to fulfill the target given by Pakistan and give a huge lead. Australia team has collected 6 runs at the moment but still 307 behind Pakistan, so Australia will have to perform well to win the match against Pakistan.

227 for 9 and then 313 for 10, what an incredible partnership between Aamer Jamal and Mir Hamza. This 10th wicket partnership has given some hope to Pakistan team. Australian captain has once again picked 5 wickets, Pakistani batsmen are not able to play him well in this entire test series.  No Shaheen Shah in this match so lot a pressure on new Pakistani bowlers. It's also Warner last test and he will defiantly try to play a big innings to end his career.

Pakistan scored enough runs to not be considered bad as Pakistan's 313 was enough for the first innings.  And Australia have started their game and if they play well then there is a possibility to surpass Pakistan's runs in the first innings but since Pakistan scored 313 runs if Pakistan can bowl a bit better then they can be ahead of Australia.  So to make a good prediction we have to wait a bit more and see how many wickets Australia can save

[Bureau]

Whatever is happening today between India and South Africa is because of the pitch. Indian pace bowlers did well and especially MD Shiraj who took 6 wickets. He is the one bowler  who when goes on taking wickets without any mercy for the opposition batter. He was the won who is responsible for South Africa getting only 55 runs in the first innings.

India didn't started well as they lost Jaiswal for a duck followed by Rohit. Considering the Indian captain's current batting in this series, today he batted good. Kohli and Gill were doing well before Gill got out, not looking good for India. They have already lost 3 wickets after getting 110 runs on the  scoreboard.

[Haunebu]

What the heck? I expected India to bounce back in the 2nd test, but I didn't expect them to bounce back in such an amazing manner. Siraj made a mockery of the South African batting line-up thanks to his incredible 6/15 spell.

India will probably win this one by an innings and end up taking proper revenge. Also, Burger vs Kohli is pretty exciting.