Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Jateng]

After such poor batting in the first match, I don't think South Africa will play well in the second match. South Africa is likely to lose in the second match as well. Because New Zealand players are in very good form now. And they will be more confident in the second match as well. I consider the New Zealand team as the favorite in the second test match.

New Zealand is best team in test format recently they perform very outclassed cricket by Winning the first test match by huge margin again South Africa. I think South Africa have potential to strong bounce back in second test match that played at seddon park at 13 February and South Africa have ability to win it and level the series by 1-1 if they played impressive cricket in both bowling and batting department.

[Compromise me]

After such poor batting in the first match, I don't think South Africa will play well in the second match. South Africa is likely to lose in the second match as well. Because New Zealand players are in very good form now. And they will be more confident in the second match as well. I consider the New Zealand team as the favorite in the second test match.

New Zealand is best team in test format recently they perform very outclassed cricket by Winning the first test match by huge margin again South Africa. I think South Africa have potential to strong bounce back in second test match that played at seddon park at 13 February and South Africa have ability to win it and level the series by 1-1 if they played impressive cricket in both bowling and batting department.

The second match has been start between south Africa and New Zealand .South Africa won the toss and chose batting frist , From South Africa team  N. Brand and R. van Tonder to bat first ,N Brand made 25 run and lose their wicket and R. van Tonder also same made 35 run lose has wicket and C Fortuin will get out for zero runs.And now D Bedingham and z Hamza has  come to the partnership, now he both  has to perform well in batting to stand  for a big score.

[libert19]

New update on the squad:  KL Rahul is ruled out for the 3rd test. Paddikal is his replacement.

Ok Paddikal is replacement but in playing XI, it's Sarfraz Khan to replace Rahul's batting position, also I heard people shortforming (if it's even word) Devdutt Paddikal to DDP which I find pretty dope, I know it's obvious now, but didn't cross my mind before. Plus, Dhruv Jurel is to replace KS Bharat for wicket keeping position.

^ posted by Indian express, but they have source named (source being, Devendra Pandey), so I like to believe it's true, let's see in match how it goes.

Hope these two make their impact for chance they have been given.

Patidar also likely gonna stay in playing XI due to Kohli still being out, while I hope Sundar will get chance in playing XI too, I just have that soft corner for all-rounders 

[Sithara007]

Ok Paddikal is replacement but in playing XI, it's Sarfraz Khan to replace Rahul's batting position, also I heard people shortforming (if it's even word) Devdutt Paddikal to DDP which I find pretty dope, I know it's obvious now, but didn't cross my mind before. Plus, Dhruv Jurel is to replace KS Bharat for wicket keeping position.

^ posted by Indian express, but they have source named (source being, Devendra Pandey), so I like to believe it's true, let's see in match how it goes.

Hope these two make their impact for chance they have been given.

Patidar also likely gonna stay in playing XI due to Kohli still being out, while I hope Sundar will get chance in playing XI too, I just have that soft corner for all-rounders 

Padikkal has been in terrific form so far in the Ranji Trophy. And it will be a big disappointment for him, in case he is overlooked in favor of Sarfraz Khan. BTW, I agree with the choice of Dhruv Jurel. BTW, more interesting is the question of Kuldeep Yadav. Will he get the nod ahead of Axar Patel? Ravichandran Ashwin seems to be confirmed anyway. And I would advice the Indians to go with just one pacer. But they seems to be adamant about Akash Deep making his debut in the third test.

[Bureau]

Disappointing start by South Africa, they have already lost 6 wickets on the first day. Not many runs on the scoreboard, just 220 runs. Ironically South Africa won the toss and took batting, looks like a bad decision to me. Rachin Ravindra had a good first test will the bat and now is having a good time with the ball, took 3 wickets on day 1.

[libert19]

Ok Paddikal is replacement but in playing XI, it's Sarfraz Khan to replace Rahul's batting position, also I heard people shortforming (if it's even word) Devdutt Paddikal to DDP which I find pretty dope, I know it's obvious now, but didn't cross my mind before. Plus, Dhruv Jurel is to replace KS Bharat for wicket keeping position.

^ posted by Indian express, but they have source named (source being, Devendra Pandey), so I like to believe it's true, let's see in match how it goes.

Hope these two make their impact for chance they have been given.

Patidar also likely gonna stay in playing XI due to Kohli still being out, while I hope Sundar will get chance in playing XI too, I just have that soft corner for all-rounders 

Padikkal has been in terrific form so far in the Ranji Trophy. And it will be a big disappointment for him, in case he is overlooked in favor of Sarfraz Khan. BTW, I agree with the choice of Dhruv Jurel. BTW, more interesting is the question of Kuldeep Yadav. Will he get the nod ahead of Axar Patel? Ravichandran Ashwin seems to be confirmed anyway. And I would advice the Indians to go with just one pacer. But they seems to be adamant about Akash Deep making his debut in the third test.

Sarfraz also deserves his chance. Regarding Axar, the only way I seem him getting dropped is India decides to replace him with Sundar. Regarding Kuldeep Yadav, he can have his place even without all-rounder getting dropped, look at this playing XI:

Jaiswal, Rohit,Gill, Patidar, Sarfraz, Jurel, Axar, Ashwin, Yadav, Bumrah, Akash deep

Personally, it looks perfect playing XI to me, I'd drop Akash deep and add Sundar as replacement but India is likely gonna go with two pacers so let it be. Though, I'm quite curious to see how well Akash Deep performs.

Also, we gonna see Ashwin complete his 500 wickets milestone in next game.

[Nazmul012]

Today the 2nd test match of New Zealand vs South Africa, is ongoing and South Africa won the toss and they opt to Bat instead of field. Maybe thus with this strategy, they could perform well against New Zealand! Although we already saw New Zealand performance in 1st test, how aggressive they were with playing. South Africa lost 1 wicket at 4 runs only. And rest of players tried to make more runs but out. 5 wickets gone within 101 runs and that indicates that South Africa are in troubl. Although 7th player Ruan de Swardt did half century and Shaun von Berg, both are doing impressive batting. Rachin Ravindra hunted 3 wickets already. I just love his man how a person can good with bowling and batting at time same time

[Sithara007]

Today the 2nd test match of New Zealand vs South Africa, is ongoing and South Africa won the toss and they opt to Bat instead of field. Maybe thus with this strategy, they could perform well against New Zealand! Although we already saw New Zealand performance in 1st test, how aggressive they were with playing. South Africa lost 1 wicket at 4 runs only. And rest of players tried to make more runs but out. 5 wickets gone within 101 runs and that indicates that South Africa are in troubl. Although 7th player Ruan de Swardt did half century and Shaun von Berg, both are doing impressive batting. Rachin Ravindra hunted 3 wickets already. I just love his man how a person can good with bowling and batting at time same time

They were 150/6 when David Bedingham got out. But then South Africa made a remarkable recovery, with Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg fighting it out in the middle. Neil Wagner was controversially included in the playing XI ahead of Kyle Jamieson. He played his last test match almost an year ago, but did a decent job this time by taking the wicket of Raynard van Tonder. Part-timer Rachin Ravindra has so far picked up half of the wickets to fall so far. He has a strong start to his career, and scored 240 in the last test. 

[Insanity]

In today's 2nd Test match, South Africa came to bat and made 220 runs in 89 overs. South Africa team lost 6 wickets. South Africa team could not score many runs to match the good performance of New Zealand team. However, the strength of South Africa team lost wickets.  So the South Africa team will not be able to score more runs.

[noormcs5]

In today's 2nd Test match, South Africa came to bat and made 220 runs in 89 overs. South Africa team lost 6 wickets. South Africa team could not score many runs to match the good performance of New Zealand team. However, the strength of South Africa team lost wickets.  So the South Africa team will not be able to score more runs.

Today is the second match of the test between South Africa and New Zealand and in this match, I think the South African team will feel the same as they felt in the last match with New Zealand when Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson hit a century.

But in this type, we will see South Africans batting first and today New Zealand bowling was very well. South African team boys also made good runs but the New Zealand team bowlers picked the wicket of South African batsmen and at the end of the day, we saw that now tomorrow South African bowlers will bat again that team where New Zealand's batsmen can't be played.

220 for 6 wickets down at the end of the first day, i guess the New Zealand team would be more happy with today's day play as compared to the South African team. Rachin Ravindra took three wickets from New Zealand and he really put the dent in this South Africans innings. How many more runs can South Africa make in this innings, it will be important for both teams.

[Swordsoffreedom]

In today's 2nd Test match, South Africa came to bat and made 220 runs in 89 overs. South Africa team lost 6 wickets. South Africa team could not score many runs to match the good performance of New Zealand team. However, the strength of South Africa team lost wickets.  So the South Africa team will not be able to score more runs.

South Africa's batsmen are batting better in today's match compared to the first match. The South African team was defeated because of the bad batting in the first match. But if Swardt and Von Berg could not bat responsibly in the seventh wicket partnership, South Africa would have been in trouble. Because South Africa lost 6 batsmen of their top order in just 150 runs. Swardt remained unbeaten with 55 runs and van Berg 34 runs. If you can collect 300+ it will be a good target to fight. But it cannot be said for sure whether South Africa will be able to collect up to 300 runs.

[rojan]

New Zealand vs South Africa today 2nd Test match South Africa team came to the field to bat. I am waiting to see how well the New Zealand team can play in the 2nd Test match. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand team bowled 21 overs and took 3 wickets with 33 runs.  .Rachin Ravindra bowled very well today.Neil Wagner took 1 wicket with 28 runs in 15 overs.

[Mahdirakib]

They were 150/6 when David Bedingham got out. But then South Africa made a remarkable recovery, with Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg fighting it out in the middle.

In general, the 70 runs partnership can't be addressed as remarkable recovery in the 7th wicket partnership. This kind of partnership is common in the late wicket partnership of test cricket when the top order fails. But it is indeed a remarkable recovery for the weak squad of South Africa. Still, I think they will be all out within 300 runs on day two.

[Jateng]

New Zealand vs South Africa today 2nd Test match South Africa team came to the field to bat. I am waiting to see how well the New Zealand team can play in the 2nd Test match. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand team bowled 21 overs and took 3 wickets with 33 runs.  .Rachin Ravindra bowled very well today.Neil Wagner took 1 wicket with 28 runs in 15 overs.

In second test match South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 220/6 in end if day 1 in second test match against NewZealand. South Africa two bastem is playing well and on carees R. de Swardtb is playing at 55 unbeaten and S. von Berg are playing at 34 not out. Sound Africa have ability to score a big total of more then 300 runs for NewZealand.

[ZAINmalik75]

New Zealand vs South Africa today 2nd Test match South Africa team came to the field to bat. I am waiting to see how well the New Zealand team can play in the 2nd Test match. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand team bowled 21 overs and took 3 wickets with 33 runs.  .Rachin Ravindra bowled very well today.Neil Wagner took 1 wicket with 28 runs in 15 overs.

I think after a long long time finally new Zealand get such complete young quality all rounder In shape of rachin ravindra. He is still young and to be honest his coach tactics really work by giving opportunity to him especially at recent world Cup at top order position and that thing really give them extra confidence to believe in your self and perform at every difficult situation without any fear and now results is Here, anyway south African team performance were quite off colour and the reason may be due to presence of many unexperienced and new names, now they had just scored 220 and lose most of thier most important six wickets, no doubt now thier lowe middle order made decent partnership but I don't think it will stay long and will make difference

[WatChe]

In second test match South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 220/6 in end if day 1 in second test match against NewZealand. South Africa two bastem is playing well and on carees R. de Swardtb is playing at 55 unbeaten and S. von Berg are playing at 34 not out. Sound Africa have ability to score a big total of more then 300 runs for NewZealand.

South Africa batting once fail to produce big score. Ruan de Swardt 64 runs inning did some rescue work for South Africa. New Zealand bowlers did a good job by bowling out South Africa for just 242 runs. William O’Rourke is playing his first test and got 4 wickets on debut and Rachin Ravindra got 3 wickets.
No problem so far for NewZealand in first innings. New Zealand have lost 4 wickets and they trail by 97 runs. New Zealand might be able to score 300 runs in first innings.

[Justin999]

New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test match is started and 1st Innings is still ongoing on. South Africa won the toss and already done their batting by collecting total 242-10 in estimate 92 overs. Top batsman seems not played well but their mid order batsman and all rounder players had done brilliant performance. Shaun von Berg did 38, David Bedingham scored 39 and Ruan de Swardt scored 64, who alone done his half century. Besides Rachin Ravindra hunted 3 wickets and William ORourke got 4. New Zealand batting is started. And their performance was good enough. But after 145-4 point, rest of players start losing wickets with a few runs. And now New Zealand team is troubling with 172-8 where New Zealand still trail by 70 runs

[Cheema02]

New Zealand vs South Africa today 2nd Test match South Africa team came to the field to bat. I am waiting to see how well the New Zealand team can play in the 2nd Test match. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand team bowled 21 overs and took 3 wickets with 33 runs.  .Rachin Ravindra bowled very well today.Neil Wagner took 1 wicket with 28 runs in 15 overs.

I think after a long long time finally new Zealand get such complete young quality all rounder In shape of rachin ravindra. He is still young and to be honest his coach tactics really work by giving opportunity to him especially at recent world Cup at top order position and that thing really give them extra confidence to believe in your self and perform at every difficult situation without any fear and now results is Here, anyway south African team performance were quite off colour and the reason may be due to presence of many unexperienced and new names

New Zealand all out 211 rins in first inning of second test match and they have 31 runs trail now at the end of day 2. The South Africa batting first and scored 242 runs all out Swardt standout with 64 runs scored. New Zealand batsmen tom Latham 40 runs highest from all batters in first inning. South Africa now looking in good position to win this match if they set a big total of more then 300 runs then they have good Chances to win this test match and level the 2 match series. Dane Piedt outstanding bowling performance picked five-wicket haul in his bowling spell.

[JSRAW]

New update on the squad:  KL Rahul is ruled out for the 3rd test. Paddikal is his replacement.

Ok Paddikal is replacement but in playing XI, it's Sarfraz Khan to replace Rahul's batting position, also I heard people shortforming (if it's even word) Devdutt Paddikal to DDP which I find pretty dope, I know it's obvious now, but didn't cross my mind before. Plus, Dhruv Jurel is to replace KS Bharat for wicket keeping position.

^ posted by Indian express, but they have source named (source being, Devendra Pandey), so I like to believe it's true, let's see in match how it goes.

Hope these two make their impact for chance they have been given.

Patidar also likely gonna stay in playing XI due to Kohli still being out, while I hope Sundar will get chance in playing XI too, I just have that soft corner for all-rounders 

Paddikal is Top order batter and bats at number 3 for his state so i am not sure where he's gonna fit in the Playing XI. He's in good knick but so is Sarfaraz and he was added in the squad before Paddikal so IMO Sarfaraz should play ahead of him.

No matter who is playing, the overall middle order is looking too inexperienced to be with a couple of debutants, they are good bat but the international test cap brings a different sort of pressure.

Who would've thought that Proteas 2nd string team could fight back, looking good right? They have nothing to lose so why not go out and express yourself?

[Sithara007]

Amazing comeback from the Proteas after the hammering that they received in the first match. They are now leading by 31 runs. The partnership between Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg changed everything. They were 150/6 and eventually got to 242 all out. And in return, Dane Paterson and Dane Piedt never gave any breathing space for the Kiwis, as they ended up at 211. Three days remain in this match, and anything can happen from now on. So I will be a bit cautious here. But still I'd say that the Proteas have an upper hand.