Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

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West Indies batted brilliantly in the first innings of the second Test between West Indies and England.Perhaps their innings was a wake-up call to their fans that they could win or draw the second Test match against England.But no we saw an exceptional batting performance from them in the second innings which was a poor performance to say the least. West Indies managed to score only 143 runs in their second innings. England's young spin bowler Shoaib Bashir single-handedly stymied all the West Indies' batsmen in their second innings. He achieved the feat of taking five wickets in that match, perhaps the first five-wicket haul in his Test career. Due to his outstanding performance in both innings of the second Test match, Ollie Pope was selected as Man of the Match. The England team took the Test series with one match in hand.

Only one test match has left in the series between England and West Indies. This series has been won already by the England team and no match won by the West Indies but there are still chances for the West Indies team to maintain their respect by winning the last match and they could win it if they are willing to focus and dedication.

They have to remember the Australia series that how they gave defeat to the Australian team with full struggle. There is feeling to me that they will win this last match and will have something to celebrate in this series. This is a time for them to change the history as they changed in Australia. Let's hope for a more close fight between the two teams in this final test.

And for the England, Ollie Pope: England aiming to become 'more and more ruthless'

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L West Indies batted brilliantly in the first innings of the second Test between West Indies and England.Perhaps their innings was a wake-up call to their fans that they could win or draw the second Test match against England.But no we saw an exceptional batting performance from them in the second innings which was a poor performance to say the least. West Indies managed to score only 143 runs in their second innings. England's young spin bowler Shoaib Bashir single-handedly stymied all the West Indies' batsmen in their second innings. He achieved the feat of taking five wickets in that match, perhaps the first five-wicket haul in his Test career. Due to his outstanding performance in both innings of the second Test match, Ollie Pope was selected as Man of the Match. The England team took the Test series with one match in hand.

If we talk about their first inning in the first inning both the teams have work hard and struggled with good performance.  But West Indies were not expect to work harder than England in the first innings to score runs.  But West Indies perform well and surpassed England perform.  But West Indies will be weak in the second innings.  And the England team will win this match by 241 runs.  If seen West Indies are gradually work hard and struggling with good perform and trying to win the match.  But he is not able to win the match.  There was pressure from the England team in the second innings.  Due to which West Indies could not achieve the target.  Had she perform like the first England she could have easily won the match.  But England is not a weak team either.  Who loses the match so easily.  If West Indies work hard and struggle they can lose the match to England.  So they should work hard and struggle to beat England in the next match.

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West Indies batted brilliantly in the first innings of the second Test between West Indies and England.Perhaps their innings was a wake-up call to their fans that they could win or draw the second Test match against England.But no we saw an exceptional batting performance from them in the second innings which was a poor performance to say the least. West Indies managed to score only 143 runs in their second innings. England's young spin bowler Shoaib Bashir single-handedly stymied all the West Indies' batsmen in their second innings. He achieved the feat of taking five wickets in that match, perhaps the first five-wicket haul in his Test career. Due to his outstanding performance in both innings of the second Test match, Ollie Pope was selected as Man of the Match. The England team took the Test series with one match in hand.

The West Indies led by 41 runs in the first innings but were then beaten by 241 runs. Although three wickets fell to make 84 runs in the first innings, the Athanaze and Kavem Hodge partnership helped West Indies to collect big in the first innings. Among the top order batsmen of the two teams, the performance of England batsmen was ahead in this match, but in the case of West Indies, the top order batsmen did not show performance in both the innings. Talking about the second innings, West Indies put in a cheap performance. In the second innings Mikyle Louis and Brathwaite put on 66 runs in the opening partnership, when Mikyle got out, the procession of wickets started. England used only four bowlers in the second innings and the bowlers bowled brilliantly, especially Shoaib Bashir. West Indies need to work harder and bat patiently if they can hope for anything in the third Test.

[Publictalk792]

The West Indies led by 41 runs in the first innings but were then beaten by 241 runs. Although three wickets fell to make 84 runs in the first innings, the Athanaze and Kavem Hodge partnership helped West Indies to collect big in the first innings. Among the top order batsmen of the two teams, the performance of England batsmen was ahead in this match, but in the case of West Indies, the top order batsmen did not show performance in both the innings. Talking about the second innings, West Indies put in a cheap performance. In the second innings Mikyle Louis and Brathwaite put on 66 runs in the opening partnership, when Mikyle got out, the procession of wickets started. England used only four bowlers in the second innings and the bowlers bowled brilliantly, especially Shoaib Bashir. West Indies need to work harder and bat patiently if they can hope for anything in the third Test.

By looking at the first test match I was not expecting a good performance by West Indies but they perform really well in the first inning. And they had a led of 41 runs. And this that was a good luck of them. But in the second inning their batting was not good. And I also appreciate the bowling of Shoaib Bashir only he is the one who destroyed the West Indies team. He collected some crucial wickets which made a lot of pressure of West Indies team. They have another match and I hope West Indies will do better in upcoming match.

[Sithara007]

By looking at the first test match I was not expecting a good performance by West Indies but they perform really well in the first inning. And they had a led of 41 runs. And this that was a good luck of them. But in the second inning their batting was not good. And I also appreciate the bowling of Shoaib Bashir only he is the one who destroyed the West Indies team. He collected some crucial wickets which made a lot of pressure of West Indies team. They have another match and I hope West Indies will do better in upcoming match.

One off performances doesn't matter much. West Indies imploded during the second innings. And it was not just Shoaib Bashir who did the damage. Chris Woakes was the one who got both the openers, and then Gus Atkinson also nabbed a few crucial wickets. And from the other end, Mark Wood was constantly terrorizing the batsmen with his 90+ mph deliveries. I was a bit concerned for the England bowling after Jimmy Anderson retired, but those concerns are pretty much gone now.