Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Rustam Meraj]

Just like I expect south African has done exactly like that even much more then my expectations, well I was sure that even 300 target will be enough for weak batting lineup like West Indies but now thier opponent scored 350+ so it's a advance indication for south African that they Gona easily dominate thier opponent also they have quality pacer which will really restrict thier opponent below the required. Anyway from some views many people taught it Gona be a drawn but I believe as soon as rain stopped west indies will lose most of thier important wicket before even scored 200 which we probably seen in thier previous matches where bowling were not much upto the mark so things were currently completely favoring south African if by chance West does such unexpected things then it will be much more then a miracle lol. Well let see how south African pacer get thier batter.

South Africa made 357 runs in the first inning of this test match which is a good target according to the opposite team because they are facing West Indies team and West Indies team is not good in Test Cricket format. And we can see that how they are performing at this time. They made only 145 runs and they lost 4 wickets and I think they will not give any lead to the South Africa team. And we can see the bowling of South African team too. There is only one bowler who has collected 3 wickets and I think he will continue his performance and will collect more wickets which will help the team to win. He is Keshav Maharaj. By the way we can't say anything at this time West Indies still can play well. Because this team is unpredictable.

[hafiztalha]

South Africa performed very well on the second day in the first match today, scoring 344 runs for 8 wickets in 113 overs. The West Indies team could not create any pressure from the bowling side, but the batting performed well in the South African team. The target of 344 runs is very big for the West Indies team, so they must improve their batting performance if they are to go.

 But the West Indies team is not performing well in terms of batting. Still the South African team is batting now Rabada and Wiaan Mulder are at the crease and the two are usually very good in terms of bowling and batting so the few runs they can collect is an additional income for the South African team.

After end of the second day, play we are having 113 overs and 344 runs with the fall of 8 wickets it is looking good performance from the South African because after rain I was not expecting batting like this, but we have some good batting form them specially Buvama is trying to find good form in this format because he is under huge criticism due to his performance in test.

In the first innings South Africa made 356 runs An excellent batting by South Africa batsman in first innings scored 350 plus in first innings. T. de Zorzi scored 78 runs and T. Bavuma played 86 runs innings. T. de Zorzi and T. Bavuma's performance keeps South Africa on the winning track. west indies team somehow bowls well J. Warrican took four wickets. Now West indies team is chasing the target they scored 53 with only losing single wicket and last session of day 3 is going west indies team needs to play smoothly without lossing wickets and didn't take pressure to chase the target because they have 9 wickets in hand and 2 day remains. It will be difficult for West Indies team to lead for South Africa and 50% chance test will drawn

3 rd day was ended today and South Africa team played their 1 st Inning and in this inning , they made 357 runs which looks not bad. Good start by South Africa team and Zorzi batsman effort was good and she made 79 runs with hitting two 6s and seven 4s. Bavuma leader made highest runs in 1 st Inning and he made 86 runs and hitted seven 4s and one 6s. now West indies batsman came in pitch for play their 1 st Inning and tried to chase trail runs of South Africa team and their team lost 4 wickets, Kraigg was lost and made 35 runs, Louis who played good in unofficial game but in 1 st Inning, he scored only 35, Carty made 42 runs and Alick played very poor and made 3 runs only. Hodge and Holder both are playing their 1 st Inning and total West indies team made 145 runs in 67 over. I don't think West indies will chase the runs of SA game and right not, this game is in under of SA team.

[Out of mind]

The batting performance of the West Indies team in their first innings was excellent, but they could hold on to their wickets. They lost four wickets on the third day due to which they are still under a lot of pressure and can increase the number of runs comparatively. West Indies still need to collect huge runs to meet the target given by South Africa, 212 runs are still left for West Indies. If West Indies collect 212 runs, the West Indies team will be likely to lead later in this first Test match. But if the batsmen are going to play for 212 today, they must play responsibly with only six wickets remaining. That's why West Indies need to have a great batting performance, and if South Africa team can bowl well, then West Indies can fulfill their target in today's match.

[cryptoWODL]

The batting performance of the West Indies team in their first innings was excellent, but they could hold on to their wickets. They lost four wickets on the third day due to which they are still under a lot of pressure and can increase the number of runs comparatively. West Indies still need to collect huge runs to meet the target given by South Africa, 212 runs are still left for West Indies. If West Indies collect 212 runs, the West Indies team will be likely to lead later in this first Test match. But if the batsmen are going to play for 212 today, they must play responsibly with only six wickets remaining. That's why West Indies need to have a great batting performance, and if South Africa team can bowl well, then West Indies can fulfill their target in today's match.

West Indies batsmen tried to play responsibly but they could not do it. Already four wickets have fallen out of their 145 runs, even among these four wickets none of the batsmen has been able to touch the half-century. Two reached three-figure quota and one batsman was dismissed for 42 runs. I think West Indies still have time to play patiently and form a responsible pair with the two batsmen currently at the crease. Based on which their team can put up a strong score.

South Africa scored 357 runs in the first innings, I wouldn't say they scored too many runs because we often see such scores in Test format. West Indies need 212 more runs to surpass the 357 runs given by South Africa at the moment, which means they have to bat more patiently.

[Farhan99]

In my point of view South Africa didn't make a good score but when I look at the opposite team so this score is looking big. Because West Indies has played a series with England recently and we have seen that how they performed in that series they didn't win a single test match.
And for now South Africa has made 344 runs and they have lost 8 wickets and I think they will reach almost 370 runs. And if we take a look on batsmen of the South African team so we will see two shining stars in the squad first is Temba Bavuma the captain who made 86 runs and second is Tony de Zorzi he made 78 runs. Let's see where the South Africa will stop and what will the West Indies do.?

South Africa had excellent batting in first inning of test game. every  south Africa team player contributed few runs into the total score Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi played brilliant innings which help them to reach 357 runs. West Indies Indies team is on the way to chasing this total. They scored 145 after losing four wickets, and in the third session of Day 3, West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite made only 35 runs. J. Holder is on the crease and rain distrubs play. I think there will be a huge chance of draw this test because the third day is ending and only South Africa played till now only more than two innings remaining south Africa bowlers need to takes wickets early to get a result of this match if the rain stops today otherwise it will be impossible for both teams to finish game in last two days

[JSRAW]

Quite weird to see the spinners leading the wicket tally in South Africa. It happened during the Proteas inning and now Maharaj repeating the same.

It hardly happens in the SA, maybe once in a blue moon. I wish they could serve such a deck to Indians as well. xD

[CryptoBuds]

In my point of view South Africa didn't make a good score but when I look at the opposite team so this score is looking big. Because West Indies has played a series with England recently and we have seen that how they performed in that series they didn't win a single test match.
And for now South Africa has made 344 runs and they have lost 8 wickets and I think they will reach almost 370 runs. And if we take a look on batsmen of the South African team so we will see two shining stars in the squad first is Temba Bavuma the captain who made 86 runs and second is Tony de Zorzi he made 78 runs. Let's see where the South Africa will stop and what will the West Indies do.?

South Africa had excellent batting in first inning of test game. every  south Africa team player contributed few runs into the total score Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi played brilliant innings which help them to reach 357 runs. West Indies Indies team is on the way to chasing this total. They scored 145 after losing four wickets, and in the third session of Day 3, West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite made only 35 runs. J. Holder is on the crease and rain distrubs play. I think there will be a huge chance of draw this test because the third day is ending and only South Africa played till now only more than two innings remaining south Africa bowlers need to takes wickets early to get a result of this match if the rain stops today otherwise it will be impossible for both teams to finish game in last two days

We saw some good batting from the South African batsmen. The team managed to collect 357 runs. However, the match was delayed due to rain. Even in 3 days, two innings are still not completed. And looking at the batting of the West Indies batsmen, I think their only aim is to stay at the crease and draw the match.

At the end of the third day, West Indies collected 145 runs with the loss of 4 wickets. The team collected 145 runs in 67 overs. West Indies players have collected an average of 2.16 per over. Kraigg Brathwaite's batting is my favorite. He collected 35 runs off 131 balls. Perhaps Kraigg Brathwaite is batting at a strike rate of 26. As the team aims to draw the match. So the West Indies players have to do such slow batting now.

[Swordsoffreedom]

The batting performance of the West Indies team in their first innings was excellent, but they could hold on to their wickets. They lost four wickets on the third day due to which they are still under a lot of pressure and can increase the number of runs comparatively. West Indies still need to collect huge runs to meet the target given by South Africa, 212 runs are still left for West Indies. If West Indies collect 212 runs, the West Indies team will be likely to lead later in this first Test match. But if the batsmen are going to play for 212 today, they must play responsibly with only six wickets remaining. That's why West Indies need to have a great batting performance, and if South Africa team can bowl well, then West Indies can fulfill their target in today's match.

West Indies batsmen tried to play responsibly but they could not do it. Already four wickets have fallen out of their 145 runs, even among these four wickets none of the batsmen has been able to touch the half-century. Two reached three-figure quota and one batsman was dismissed for 42 runs. I think West Indies still have time to play patiently and form a responsible pair with the two batsmen currently at the crease. Based on which their team can put up a strong score.

West Indies could not score too many runs. Earlier, the team lost four wickets. But I feel West Indies are slowly moving towards their target. Because West Indies batsmen are batting very slowly. Their only aim is to stay at the crease. And they want to draw the match. We know that West Indies are very weak in Test format. And the chances of West Indies winning against South Africa are naturally very slim. This is why the West Indies players are trying to draw the match. As two innings are not completed even on the third day. And just West Indies lost 4 wickets. It is expected that the team will try to survive at least 30/40 overs in the coming days. So the match is more likely to be a draw now.

South Africa scored 357 runs in the first innings, I wouldn't say they scored too many runs because we often see such scores in Test format. West Indies need 212 more runs to surpass the 357 runs given by South Africa at the moment, which means they have to bat more patiently.

Had South Africa scored 400+ in the first innings they would have been in the safe zone and their chances of victory would have increased. But 357 runs cannot be called a big collection. However, the match was delayed due to rain. Now probably both teams are moving towards a draw. There is a high chance of rain in the coming days. So it is foolish to expect South Africa to win.

[noormcs5]

South Africa Emerging is very strong team as compared to Zimbabwe Emerging. in first unofficial test match South Africa Emerging scored 432 runs just loss of 3 wickets so far and lead by 216 runs against Zimbabwe Emerging. South Africa Emerging batting well especially Dian Forrester batting performance is outstanding in this match scored a outclassed century and out after scoring 122 runs. Modiri Litheko batting well scored 98 runs, unfortunately missed his well deserved century by 2 runs short. Now Captain of South Africa Emerging Mihlali Mpongwana is at crease and scored 93 runs not out and very close to his century.

South Africa Emerging won the first test match very comfortably and they are looking strong in the 2nd test match too against the Zimbabwe Emerging. Here in the 2nd test, the West Indies team showed a slightly better performance in batting as they scored 399 runs in the first innings and are 49-0 in the 2nd innings.

However, the bowling of ZIM Emerging was not up to the mark and due to this reason South Africa team managed to score 595 runs. It will be unfair if i did not mention Lesego Senokwane who made 280 runs in the first innings. He miss this 300 by just 20 runs when he was LBW by Antum Naqvi. Naqvi took six wickets in that innings and stood out among the West Indies bowlers.

[virasog]

At the end of the third day, West Indies collected 145 runs with the loss of 4 wickets. The team collected 145 runs in 67 overs. West Indies players have collected an average of 2.16 per over. Kraigg Brathwaite's batting is my favorite. He collected 35 runs off 131 balls. Perhaps Kraigg Brathwaite is batting at a strike rate of 26. As the team aims to draw the match. So the West Indies players have to do such slow batting now.

I think it will be good for the West Indies team to focus on drawing the match otherwise South Africa could win this game as in the first innings, they made a good target of 357 and now the West Indies team is batting on 145 with the loss of 4 wickets.

I think they should go as close to the South Africa total but if they chase it fast they can lose wickets. If at this stage they will lose two more wickets quickly then the West Indies might be all out on 250 or less runs. Let’s see what will happen, after some hours we will see the West Indies batting where Kavem Hodge and Jason Holder will resume the batting.

[speeder]

In today's 1st Test match between West Indies vs South Africa, South Africa team came out to bat in the 1st Innings. They scored 357 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 117.4 overs. We have to wait for a few more days to see which team will win this match.  Which team will win?

[UmerIdrees]

In today's 1st Test match between West Indies vs South Africa, South Africa team came out to bat in the 1st Innings. They scored 357 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 117.4 overs. We have to wait for a few more days to see which team will win this match.  Which team will win?

As we know, just some days before, the West Indies team has lost the test series against England in a very bad way and I think now they have mood to be lose with South Africa too.

The first match is in progress right now and today is day fourth of this test match which will start after some minutes as well. Last time, the West Indies team had made 145-4  and I think today they could touch to 200 and they also have to play with this mindset then they could reach near to win but in the end, they will lose this for sure.

[Nalain420]

The batting performance of the West Indies team in their first innings was excellent, but they could hold on to their wickets. They lost four wickets on the third day due to which they are still under a lot of pressure and can increase the number of runs comparatively. West Indies still need to collect huge runs to meet the target given by South Africa, 212 runs are still left for West Indies. If West Indies collect 212 runs, the West Indies team will be likely to lead later in this first Test match. But if the batsmen are going to play for 212 today, they must play responsibly with only six wickets remaining. That's why West Indies need to have a great batting performance, and if South Africa team can bowl well, then West Indies can fulfill their target in today's match.

Yes the South Africa bowlers are doing very well this time and as you are saying that they are under pressure it is because of the South Africa bowlers because they are improve themselves and trying to win the game.  have been  But I favor West Indies more because they are a better team but the situation is not telling at the moment.  Currently West Indies batsmen have scored 145 runs.  South Africa pressure is look a bit more difficult or West Indies are play with ease.  And I hope West will achieve this target and win the match.  But under this pressure, it will take time for them to adjust their speed but South Africa should defeat them instead of giving them that time.  At the end we know the result, at this point we can only predict and West Indies will not prove my predict wrong and win the match.  They need more.

[Bitcoin_people]

In today's 1st Test match between West Indies vs South Africa, South Africa team came out to bat in the 1st Innings. They scored 357 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 117.4 overs. We have to wait for a few more days to see which team will win this match.  Which team will win?

West Indies set out to chase down a target of 357 runs, though they mustered 145 runs on the third day. They were supposed to bat on the fourth day but due to rain, the match was not held but was delayed until the weather cleared. And 212 runs are still to be collected to meet the target of going to South Africa. West Indies have only six wickets in that case so they have to play well. The odds of the first Test match seem to suggest that West Indies may not win against South Africa but South Africa is the most likely team to win.

[noormcs5]

I think it will be good for the West Indies team to focus on drawing the match otherwise South Africa could win this game as in the first innings, they made a good target of 357 and now the West Indies team is batting on 145 with the loss of 4 wickets.

Don't know about West Indies but the weather at Port of Spain would really want this match to be a draw. Day 04 session 01 has been delayed due to rain and it is now very certain that the West Indies team can't be out twice in the remaining time left in the test.



Also i think the test match between West Indies and South Africa will be a draw as the West Indies team first innings have not finished till now and two innings are still remaining after this one.

In short, until now 2.5 innings are left and the days left are just two that is why I think this match could be drawn. In the first innings, when the South African team was batting then they took a lot of time to bat, which is why the game went on the drawn side, rather than going to any one side South Africa or West Indies.

[fuguebtc]

The batting performance of the West Indies team in their first innings was excellent, but they could hold on to their wickets. They lost four wickets on the third day due to which they are still under a lot of pressure and can increase the number of runs comparatively. West Indies still need to collect huge runs to meet the target given by South Africa, 212 runs are still left for West Indies. If West Indies collect 212 runs, the West Indies team will be likely to lead later in this first Test match. But if the batsmen are going to play for 212 today, they must play responsibly with only six wickets remaining. That's why West Indies need to have a great batting performance, and if South Africa team can bowl well, then West Indies can fulfill their target in today's match.

Yes the South Africa bowlers are doing very well this time and as you are saying that they are under pressure it is because of the South Africa bowlers because they are improve themselves and trying to win the game.  have been  But I favor West Indies more because they are a better team but the situation is not telling at the moment.  Currently West Indies batsmen have scored 145 runs.  South Africa pressure is look a bit more difficult or West Indies are play with ease.  And I hope West will achieve this target and win the match.  But under this pressure, it will take time for them to adjust their speed but South Africa should defeat them instead of giving them that time.  At the end we know the result, at this point we can only predict and West Indies will not prove my predict wrong and win the match.  They need more.

West Indies has already lost four wickets meanwhile they have only been able to get 145. Right now there is a rain delay going on. Remember this is only the second inning of the match. And this is already the first session of the fourth day in this test match. So there is every chance that this test match is going to end in a draw. Rain interruption is actually going to decide the fate of the test match in the end.

I am not sure if West Indies would have been able to get close to the score that South Africa put on. But definitely there was a chance. I think even though South Africa was the stronger team going into this match there was a definite chance for West Indies to make the test match competitive. But I guess we will never know what could have happened if there was no rain interruption.

[dezoel]

I think it will be good for the West Indies team to focus on drawing the match otherwise South Africa could win this game as in the first innings, they made a good target of 357 and now the West Indies team is batting on 145 with the loss of 4 wickets.

Don't know about West Indies but the weather at Port of Spain would really want this match to be a draw. Day 04 session 01 has been delayed due to rain and it is now very certain that the West Indies team can't be out twice in the remaining time left in the test.



Also i think the test match between West Indies and South Africa will be a draw as the West Indies team first innings have not finished till now and two innings are still remaining after this one.

In short, until now 2.5 innings are left and the days left are just two that is why I think this match could be drawn. In the first innings, when the South African team was batting then they took a lot of time to bat, which is why the game went on the drawn side, rather than going to any one side South Africa or West Indies.

Before the start of this test things were clearly indicating rain is going to play his role so happening first we lost 75 overs into first day play now on fourth day play we are having lost of first session with now it is clearly draw is end of this first test result because in four days we are having only 185 overs play mean two days are already lost and pitch is slow mean batting is not difficult, so it's end of this game is not ideal for the test lovers because we all know this is the most frustrating thing.

With the latest updates are coming from the ground most chances we are going to have no play on fourth day play now on 15th August Thursday we will be having second test match of this series at the Providence hopefully we will have better end of this match.

[Cheema02]

South Africa Emerging is very strong team as compared to Zimbabwe Emerging. in first unofficial test match South Africa Emerging scored 432 runs just loss of 3 wickets so far and lead by 216 runs against Zimbabwe Emerging. South Africa Emerging batting well especially Dian Forrester batting performance is outstanding in this match scored a outclassed century and out after scoring 122 runs. Modiri Litheko batting well scored 98 runs, unfortunately missed his well deserved century by 2 runs short. Now Captain of South Africa Emerging Mihlali Mpongwana is at crease and scored 93 runs not out and very close to his century.

South Africa Emerging won the first test match very comfortably and they are looking strong in the 2nd test match too against the Zimbabwe Emerging. Here in the 2nd test, the West Indies team showed a slightly better performance in batting as they scored 399 runs in the first innings and are 49-0 in the 2nd innings.

However, the bowling of ZIM Emerging was not up to the mark and due to this reason South Africa team managed to score 595 runs. It will be unfair if i did not mention Lesego Senokwane who made 280 runs in the first innings. He miss this 300 by just 20 runs when he was LBW by Antum Naqvi. Naqvi took six wickets in that innings and stood out among the West Indies bowlers.

Unfortunately this test match was drawn. South Africa emerging played aggressive scored 595 runs in second inning of the test match. Lesego Senokwane played an outstanding inning of 280 runs that helped South Africa Emerging to set a huge lead runs for Zimbabwe Emerging. Antum Naqvi bowling performance is well picked 6 important wickets and also gives a lot of runs. Zimbabwe Emerging Players  fight back in the second inning of the match scored 217 runs by just loss of four wickets and end of day test match was draw. South Africa emerging won the unofficial two match test series by 1-0.

[ZAINmalik75]

In today's 1st Test match between West Indies vs South Africa, South Africa team came out to bat in the 1st Innings. They scored 357 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 117.4 overs. We have to wait for a few more days to see which team will win this match.  Which team will win?

To be honest I was sure about south African victory before thier inning end and they make it sure in my view after scoring 350 runs but in West Indies inning they abit shock me with opening partnership because I expect same all out around 150 or 180 but they really proved me wrong and played brilliantly and through small small contribution they make that big Target now they scored 220 around with loss of 9 wicket which is a positive indication for them but if we have a look at statics it's 4th day of test match so I believe now south African has to bat and then west indies has to chased which isn't be done till las 5th day so things will be definitely goes towards drawn and that will be beneficial for west indies because rather than that it's confirmed defeat for them but some how rain change that results in thier favor and it became from defeat to drawn.

[ThemePen]

To be honest I was sure about south African victory before thier inning end and they make it sure in my view after scoring 350 runs but in West Indies inning they abit shock me with opening partnership because I expect same all out around 150 or 180 but they really proved me wrong and played brilliantly and through small small contribution they make that big Target now they scored 220 around with loss of 9 wicket which is a positive indication for them but if we have a look at statics it's 4th day of test match so I believe now south African has to bat and then west indies has to chased which isn't be done till las 5th day so things will be definitely goes towards drawn and that will be beneficial for west indies because rather than that it's confirmed defeat for them but some how rain change that results in thier favor and it became from defeat to drawn.

I was also sure that South Africa will this match. But there was rain interfering so thsi was not easy. Because now this match will be drawn due to rain. Their is the third inning of the match and today is the last day of the match. Means South Africa is playing their second inning and they just started it and they made 33 runs without any lost. Let suppose if South Africa play their full inning so I am sure that they will give a target of 400+ runs. So that will be not a easy target for the West Indies. Well today is the last day and match will be drawn so that is the reality.