Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[ThemePen]

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan test was finished meanwhile. Sri Lanka won the Match by 10 wkts. Afghanistan had made decent runs but they needed to make more runs for target. But Ibrahim Zadran made century in 2nd innings (although he made 0 in 1st innings) and its  Rahmat Shah who played well and made half century in both innings. But lost. Actually Sri Lanka played too good in their 1st innings. They collected 439 runs where Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews both had done century. That's why in 2nd test Match Sri Lanka didn't need to give much afford to cover the Targeted run and that's wht they won the test without losing any wickets in 2nd innings.

I think Sri Lanka deserved to win the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan test match. They played really well in their first inning in batting and scored a lot of runs means 439 in total. Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews did a great job and both made centuries. This strong performance in the first innings gave Sri Lanka a big advantage and made it easier for them to reach the target in the second innings without losing any wickets. From Afghanistan Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah also played well but unfortunately Afghanistan didn't win. Congratulations to Srilanka team.

[Compromise me]

The second day of the test match between New Zealand and South Africa ended and today we see a lot of things like Rachin Ravindra's double century and the bowling of New Zealand, how they picked four wickets of South African batsmen.

R ravindra played very well in first inning. Now the second inning is started۔ In the first innings, K Williamson performed very well and completed his century and D conway  getting out for one run. This time , K Williamson has scored 50 runs and D conway has scored 17 runs and he continues his innings.

And if we talk about New Zealand batsman T latham, he was dismissed after scoring 20 runs in his first innings and now in the second innings too, he has lost his wicket after scoring three runs.

[Essential10]

The third day of the Test match between New Zealand and Africa is underway. Africa started the third day with a score of 80/4, with Matt Henry taking a couple of wickets early in the day to put pressure on South Africa's batting line-up. In the end, Africa lost all wickets to score 162 runs. Santner & Rachin Ravindra bowled very well in the spin bowling attack, they conceded five collectively. After the end of South Africa's first innings, New Zealand led by 349 runs. I thought Africa would be sent back to bat, but New Zealand is already batting again in the second innings. 16 overs still on day three, New Zealand score second innings 87/1. New Zealand have taken a lead of 436, likely to target South Africa with some batting in the first session tomorrow.

[cozytrade]

Stokes gone, it was sad to see him getting run-out though, with him goes the remnant chances for England to win this match.

They should play in a calm mood because in calm conditions they can do good in peace, and Ben Stokes was batting but he didn't make any runs because lunch time was coming, I hope after lunch Ben Stokes build wonderful innings but not to be, and his partner will start with Ben Stokes is not found and it will also found after lunch but England team completely collapsed after the lunch.

England collapsed completely when the fifth and sixth wickets fell for 194 runs. All the players in the England team except Zak Crawley were out of form i.e. all played badly. We saw impatient batting from the England batsmen in this match which led to their 106-run loss to India in the second Test match. In the second Test match between India and England, Jasprit Bhumra bowled brilliantly as he took a total of nine wickets in two innings, earning him the Man of the Match award.

It must be admitted that the English team was defeated by 106 runs against India due to the batsmen of the England team not being able to bat patiently. To see India down in this second Test match, England's batsmen should have batted patiently with a cool head. But they failed to do that. I think, because of this wrong move by England team batsmen, this match has to be lost. However, for the upcoming matches of the England team, it is very important to correct their mistakes. So that the England team can properly fight against India with a lot of patience in the upcoming matches. Hope England players can correct their mistakes in the upcoming matches.

[libert19]

Since their regular players are busy with SA20, CSA sent a very inexperienced squad to New Zealand. Even the captain (Neil Brand) is making his debut in this match. A total of 6 players are making their test debut for South Africa in this match (apart from Brand, others are Clyde Fortuin, Edward Moore, Ruan de Swardt, Raynard van Tonder and Tshepo Moreki). No wonder that New Zealand was able to get to an imposing total of 511. Apart from Brand, the other bowlers were very ordinary. South Africa is inching towards an innings defeat.

Yep, CSA received critic from lots of players and seniors on sending this second string squad against a WTC champions and they are right tbh; giving priority to league cricket over international cricket, it's quite sad state of affairs but I can understand their standpoint, without their star players, there would be less people watching SA20, and at this point they want their league to be a success.

[cryptoWODL]

R ravindra played very well in first inning. Now the second inning is started۔ In the first innings, K Williamson performed very well and completed his century and D conway  getting out for one run. This time , K Williamson has scored 50 runs and D conway has scored 17 runs and he continues his innings.

New Zealand are doing well in the first Test match between South Africa and New Zealand. New Zealand's first innings saw both Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson score centuries and between the two of them Rachin Ravindra completed a double century which was his career best. New Zealand resumed their second innings and Kane Williamson continued his excellent batting streak even as he scored a century in the second innings.

The New Zealand team has so far scored 179 runs in their second innings in 43 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. The New Zealand team currently leads the South African team by 528 runs. As time progressed the New Zealand team was accumulating more runs and it was creating pressure for the South African team. The New Zealand team is yet to go all out or even declare an innings. If they declare the innings after giving a target of 600 runs it will be absolutely impossible for South Africa to win this match.

[Bureau]

The New Zealand team has so far scored 179 runs in their second innings in 43 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. The New Zealand team currently leads the South African team by 528 runs. As time progressed the New Zealand team was accumulating more runs and it was creating pressure for the South African team. The New Zealand team is yet to go all out or even declare an innings. If they declare the innings after giving a target of 600 runs it will be absolutely impossible for South Africa to win this match.

528 runs lead is not something we see regularly in test cricket. It is beyond reachable for any team, the way South Africa batted in their first innings I doubt they can chase those many runs. For me, it's over and the New Zealand team is a winner in the first test match. Thanks to Rachin Ravindra they are now on the verge of winning this match without any issues.

[Minor Miner]

The New Zealand team has so far scored 179 runs in their second innings in 43 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. The New Zealand team currently leads the South African team by 528 runs. As time progressed the New Zealand team was accumulating more runs and it was creating pressure for the South African team. The New Zealand team is yet to go all out or even declare an innings. If they declare the innings after giving a target of 600 runs it will be absolutely impossible for South Africa to win this match.

528 runs lead is not something we see regularly in test cricket. It is beyond reachable for any team, the way South Africa batted in their first innings I doubt they can chase those many runs. For me, it's over and the New Zealand team is a winner in the first test match. Thanks to Rachin Ravindra they are now on the verge of winning this match without any issues.

I don't know why the New Zealand captain decided to bat again. They should have given South Africa batting opportunities again. South Africa mustered only 162 runs in their first innings. They were trailing by a huge margin of 349 runs. And I think the South African batsmen would not have scored 349 even if they were given another chance to bat. New Zealand could have won by an innings.

New Zealand is not able to bat as well as the first innings in their second innings. Williamson and Ravindra batted brilliantly in the first innings. Although Williamson scored a century in the second innings, Ravindra was dismissed for just 12 runs.

[noormcs5]

South Africa is playing right trash to be honest. Because the performance from them is not good at all. There is a big lead ahead of them and they are not being able to level. They have already lost four wickets for only 80 runs. I don't think they will actually be able to get anywhere near the total, 511 that was posted by their opponent. And there is a very big chance that they will have to play a  follow on innings. And that is definitely going to be a little frustrating for South Africa in my opinion. But of course they have the capability to make a comeback. first thing they will have to do is survive the first session of the next day.

The New Zealand team playing awesome and now they have a full chance to win this match against South Africa. The New Zealand team made 511 runs in the first innings but the South African team was not able to make at least 200 so they were all out at 169 runs, and again New Zealand team batting came and the all runs that South Africa made in struggle, they were crossed it and they had a lead of 528 runs now they should need to declare the innings and gave a chance to bat to South Africa and all out them again in the two days, so they had a great chance to win it.

What happened to the South African team is not understandable. They failed miserably in the batting department, although their bowling isn't good either. When a team scores only 162 runs it is hard for them to win it in any case. Keegan Petersen, from South Africa, was the highest scorer and he made 45 runs.

[WatChe]

I don't know why the New Zealand captain decided to bat again. They should have given South Africa batting opportunities again. South Africa mustered only 162 runs in their first innings. They were trailing by a huge margin of 349 runs. And I think the South African batsmen would not have scored 349 even if they were given another chance to bat. New Zealand could have won by an innings.

New Zealand is not able to bat as well as the first innings in their second innings. Williamson and Ravindra batted brilliantly in the first innings. Although Williamson scored a century in the second innings, Ravindra was dismissed for just 12 runs.

New Zealand are in mood of improving there batting stats that's why the opted to bat and were still batting on day 3 stumps. Kane Williamson got centuries in both innings and New Zealand now have an extensive lead of 528 runs. Still we have 2 days of play left and there is not much chance of South Africa surviving this game, they already gave New Zealand a lead of 349 runs in first innings.
Poor show of batting from South Africa in first inning. They should have scored 300 runs in first innings to remain in the game. 45 runs from Keegan Petersen was highest innings from South Africa in first innings.

[Sithara007]

New Zealand are in mood of improving there batting stats that's why the opted to bat and were still batting on day 3 stumps. Kane Williamson got centuries in both innings and New Zealand now have an extensive lead of 528 runs. Still we have 2 days of play left and there is not much chance of South Africa surviving this game, they already gave New Zealand a lead of 349 runs in first innings.
Poor show of batting from South Africa in first inning. They should have scored 300 runs in first innings to remain in the game. 45 runs from Keegan Petersen was highest innings from South Africa in first innings.

This is going to be one of the most lop-sided matches in the history of test cricket. I don't understand the point in sending a squad where majority of the players will be making their test debut. Even teams like Ireland or Netherlands would have performed better than this. At this point, New Zealand has a massive lead of 528 runs. I don't know why they are not declaring yet. Perhaps they want the batsmen to improve their career stats. South African bowlers performed slightly better in the second innings, with Neil Brand being once again the best performer.   

[Haunebu]

This is going to be one of the most lop-sided matches in the history of test cricket. I don't understand the point in sending a squad where majority of the players will be making their test debut. Even teams like Ireland or Netherlands would have performed better than this. At this point, New Zealand has a massive lead of 528 runs. I don't know why they are not declaring yet. Perhaps they want the batsmen to improve their career stats. South African bowlers performed slightly better in the second innings, with Neil Brand being once again the best performer.   

Agreed. Everyone expected the Kiwis to decimate the South Africans, but it's still disappointing to see such a boring, one-sided match. Ravindra has been phenomenal as usual while Williamson is on a crazy century streak currently.

These kind of matches are making viewers lose interest in tests with time frankly speaking.

[JSRAW]

^^ Good for Kiwis and Williamson though.

Kane mama just pounding on this opportunity and minting back to back tons for fun and Rachin also won't mind some inexperience in the opposition's bowling camp as he wants to cement his position in the team so when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  These guys are doing the same.

[AirtelBuzz]

This is going to be one of the most lop-sided matches in the history of test cricket. I don't understand the point in sending a squad where majority of the players will be making their test debut. Even teams like Ireland or Netherlands would have performed better than this. At this point, New Zealand has a massive lead of 528 runs. I don't know why they are not declaring yet. Perhaps they want the batsmen to improve their career stats. South African bowlers performed slightly better in the second innings, with Neil Brand being once again the best performer.  

Agreed. Everyone expected the Kiwis to decimate the South Africans, but it's still disappointing to see such a boring, one-sided match. Ravindra has been phenomenal as usual while Williamson is on a crazy century streak currently.

These kind of matches are making viewers lose interest in tests with time frankly speaking.

The reason for such a miserable condition of the South African team is that they are playing with very inexperienced and new players in this Test series against New Zealand. None of the players in South Africa's squad have played more than 10 Test matches. New Zealand is full of experienced team and best players are playing in New Zealand team against inexperienced South Africa team. For which this match between South Africa and New Zealand has become one-sided. But one thing is surprising that New Zealand is still leading by 528 runs still why they don't declare innings or they give their players an extra chance to score runs.

[rojan]

In the 1st Test match of New Zealand vs South Africa team, New Zealand team came to the field for the third day and scored 179 runs in 2nd Innings losing 4 wickets in 43 overs. New Zealand team is now ahead of South Africa team by 528 runs. South Africa team bats in 1st Innings.  To do 162 runs after losing 10 wickets in 72.5 overs. However, in the 1st Innings South Africa team did not perform well and the bowling line and batting were bad.

[Patrol69]

In the 1st Test match of New Zealand vs South Africa team, New Zealand team came to the field for the third day and scored 179 runs in 2nd Innings losing 4 wickets in 43 overs. New Zealand team is now ahead of South Africa team by 528 runs. South Africa team bats in 1st Innings.  To do 162 runs after losing 10 wickets in 72.5 overs. However, in the 1st Innings South Africa team did not perform well and the bowling line and batting were bad.

Against South Africa, New Zealand batted a mountain of runs in the first innings and the New Zealand batsmen are proceeding in the same way in the second innings.Rply to New Zealand's 511 in the first innings, South Africa managed to score only 116 in their first innings, 116 runs against 511 runs was nothing for South Africa. After South Africa were all out in the first innings very quickly, New Zealand are batting again in their second innings where they have so far collected 179 runs for 5 wickets. If New Zealand had invited South Africa to bat again in the second innings, New Zealand would have had a great chance of winning this match by an innings gap, but New Zealand did not do that and they went into bat again in the second innings. With the way New Zealand is batting, they can win by 500+ runs against South Africa

[Mahdirakib]

And there is a very big chance that they will have to play a  follow on innings. And that is definitely going to be a little frustrating for South Africa in my opinion. But of course they have the capability to make a comeback. first thing they will have to do is survive the first session of the next day.

New Zealand has batted their second innings instead of applying the follow on rules on South Africa. I think it would have been better for them to send South Africa to bat their second innings. After the end of day three, New Zealand has already taken enough lead to win the match. The chance is almost zero for South Africa to win the match now.

[Haunebu]

^^ Good for Kiwis and Williamson though.

Kane mama just pounding on this opportunity and minting back to back tons for fun and Rachin also won't mind some inexperience in the opposition's bowling camp as he wants to cement his position in the team so when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  These guys are doing the same.

True. This is just a warm-up match for them which will help them in future tests and they are squeezing the juice out of those lemons aggressively.

After the end of day three, New Zealand has already taken enough lead to win the match. The chance is almost zero for South Africa to win the match now.

I guess they already know that they will win by now though they aren't declaring yet because this is excellent training for many of their players which is why they are taking their sweet time.

[ThemePen]

Against South Africa, New Zealand batted a mountain of runs in the first innings and the New Zealand batsmen are proceeding in the same way in the second innings.Rply to New Zealand's 511 in the first innings, South Africa managed to score only 116 in their first innings, 116 runs against 511 runs was nothing for South Africa. After South Africa were all out in the first innings very quickly, New Zealand are batting again in their second innings where they have so far collected 179 runs for 5 wickets. If New Zealand had invited South Africa to bat again in the second innings, New Zealand would have had a great chance of winning this match by an innings gap, but New Zealand did not do that and they went into bat again in the second innings. With the way New Zealand is batting, they can win by 500+ runs against South Africa

Yes New Zealand has been doing really well in the match against South Africa. They scored a lot of runs in their first innings 511 runs which gave them a strong advantage. South Africa on the other hand they didn't played well they only managed 116 runs in their first innings. And at this time South Africa has lost 4 wickets and made only 95 runs. They need 434 runs to win. Which is a quite high target. i don't think so the South Africa will win this match.

[Insanity]

South Africa team now comes to the field to bat 2nd Innings. 223 runs in 75.3 overs so far. South Africa team still needs 306 runs. But now South Africa team is under pressure with 8 wickets lost. I think in this 1st Test match New  New Zealand team will win. Bowling line and batting line of New Zealand team is very strong for which New Zealand team will win this match.