Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Bitcoin Smith]

But some of our Indian friends insult saying don't dream, don't be a fool, etc etc, which is totally disrespectful. Every country has its supporters who even fly to different countries to support their team, no matter how strong the opponent is. Otherwise, you won't see Kenya supporters when they play against stronger teams.

Fanatics have different characters and engaging with debate with such kinds does nothing productive, so it's better to avoid such conflicts if you feel things are escalating. Myself never disrespected any team and we know beating team India in their home is close to impossible for a decade now that is why some of these fans are overwhelmed when there is opposition fans but don't forget we also supported opposition team/players whenever they performed especially in Chepauk.

[FinePoine0]

The New Zealand team is batting on the fourth day and they are batting brilliantly to chase down the target given by Sri Lanka. But currently as they have lost two wickets breaking the opening two Sri Lankan team their bowling performance is good. If Sri Lanka team can pressure New Zealand team in today's match then surely they will lose wickets and most likely to lose the match under pressure. Although right now New Zealand need to collect 208 runs although it is possible still there are enough wickets if they can play well and patiently then New Zealand can be expected to win this match against Sri Lanka today.

The victory of the New Zealand team completely depends on the partnership of Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. But the most important role will be played if Ajaz patel can last long, while the reliable batsman he has worked hard enough and will get success but on the survival of the reverse batsman. Meanwhile, the bowlers of the Sri Lankan team are trying hard to get all out. As the New Zealand team is at the bottom end of the wicket, they must perform patiently for a long time.

[JSRAW]

As @JSRAW says, Chadwin did it yet again with both the bat and ball in this test. Century plus 6 wickets is legendary stuff. Proper gigachad indeed.

And Ash Anna is making a habit.

I remember he used to be a better bat and during 2011-2016 he was averaging around 34-ish with the bat but completely lost his form for the next 4 years and now getting into his grove again, I guess his last inning in Sydney 2021, Where he batted for like 45 overs along with Vihari did wonder for him.

A few days back i was discussing with Haunebu about who would be hard to replace. Our batters like Virat or Rohit and i argued that batters will be easy to replace but finding a replacement for Ashwin-Jadeja would be tough (especially Ashwin). Jadeja's replacement should be easy because Axar is there and a fair amount of good left arm spin all rounders are in work in progress in domestic but for Ashwin, there is no one except Washington (High quality batting talent but a slow learner and lazy as an offie in test format).

Is it something disrespectful or daydreaming? We, as supporters of our country, surely expect something better and support our team. But some of our Indian friends insult saying don't dream, don't be a fool, etc etc, which is totally disrespectful. Every country has its supporters who even fly to different countries to support their team, no matter how strong the opponent is. Otherwise, you won't see Kenya supporters when they play against stronger teams.

Nah. It isn't disrespectful at all and they need to get their heads checked if they think that way especially after they defeated Pakistan in their own backyard so convincingly just sometime earlier.

Lol what's this about?

I didn't notice anyone disrespecting the Bangladeshi team.
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But some of our Indian friends insult saying don't dream, don't be a fool, etc etc, which is totally disrespectful. Every country has its supporters who even fly to different countries to support their team, no matter how strong the opponent is. Otherwise, you won't see Kenya supporters when they play against stronger teams.

Fanatics

Okay, i went through some posts and i think @Learn Bitcoin is talking about his/her exchange with @lixer

Tbh, i didn't find anything fanatic in lixer's post. If I have to be picky then Yeah, maybe he/she could be polite in the bold part of his/her argument but other than that it's alright and I believe should be shrugged off as banter or better, come up with a good comeback.

It's completely different or nowhere close to what Bangladeshi fans and cricketers (Mushi) did in the past or do regularly. We have so many examples; Posting Dhoni's severed head, creating ad hoarding of half shaved heads of Indian cricketers, creating a ruckus in SL like breaking windows of changeroom and doing the famous Nagin dance (Which is funny IMO) after winning a match.

Conditions and opponents are always having huge impact on teams performance if you are thinking you will have same conditions like in Pakistan then you are living in foolish heavens India is completely different place for cricket, and you can't go like you done in other regions here so just stay in reality and now check how things take change with Bangladesh is going to face huge defeat in this first test match after having poor batting in first inning.

You don't have to lecture me about how good the Indian team is. Bangladesh never won a test match against India, and they are the number one team. It's a well-known fact, and you don't have to insult others when they point out the facts and the stats. I do not deny that the conditions and the opponent always matter. Don't forget a thing: any team can lose a match no matter how good a team they are. We all know India is a better side. That does not mean India cannot lose a match. India has a record of getting all out for 32 runs against Australia. I just stated that Bangladesh also did the same thing against Pakistan when they were on 26/6. So, nobody knows what is going to happen. Just show some respect when you write  

[doomloop]

The New Zealand team is batting on the fourth day and they are batting brilliantly to chase down the target given by Sri Lanka. But currently as they have lost two wickets breaking the opening two Sri Lankan team their bowling performance is good. If Sri Lanka team can pressure New Zealand team in today's match then surely they will lose wickets and most likely to lose the match under pressure. Although right now New Zealand need to collect 208 runs although it is possible still there are enough wickets if they can play well and patiently then New Zealand can be expected to win this match against Sri Lanka today.

The victory of the New Zealand team completely depends on the partnership of Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. But the most important role will be played if Ajaz patel can last long, while the reliable batsman he has worked hard enough and will get success but on the survival of the reverse batsman. Meanwhile, the bowlers of the Sri Lankan team are trying hard to get all out. As the New Zealand team is at the bottom end of the wicket, they must perform patiently for a long time.

Ramesh and Jayasurya done good job in last few overs which give huge advantage to Sri Lanka for having win in this game and take lead even Rachin Ravindra doing good resistance, but now things are out of their way for win in this game because pitch is not easy to play for tail enders and Ajaz Patel is having not good record in batting which can give good support to Rachin Ravindra in this game for New Zealand win.

Situation was favourable for the New Zealand win but as they lost their middle order batsmen Glenn Phillips and Tom Blundell through Jayasurya things gone out of their hands and Sri Lanka is now on driving seat and just need two good balls to have win in this test match which could be second consecutive win for the Sri Lanka in test matches.

[Bd officer]

Bangladesh eventually lost by a huge margin of 280 runs. The batsmen of Bangladesh could not perform well due to which Bangladesh lost by a big margin. Bangladesh were all out for 149 runs in the first innings. Bangladesh fell far behind as they were all out in the first innings with few runs. India batted better in the second innings than the first innings. India declared the innings with 287 runs in the 2nd innings. India set a huge run target due to which Bangladesh came under a lot of pressure. Mushfiqur Rahim Liton Das Mehidy Hasan Miraz against Pakistan they batted well but against India they could not bat well. Bangladesh players have to focus on the next match. Bangladesh players have to perform well in the next match especially the batting line was very weak so the batting line needs to be improved.

[Bitcoin Smith]

A few days back i was discussing with Haunebu about who would be hard to replace. Our batters like Virat or Rohit and i argued that batters will be easy to replace but finding a replacement for Ashwin-Jadeja would be tough (especially Ashwin). Jadeja's replacement should be easy because Axar is there and a fair amount of good left arm spin all rounders are in work in progress in domestic but for Ashwin, there is no one except Washington (High quality batting talent but a slow learner and lazy as an offie in test format).

Ashwin was opener while playing divisional matches then he made the transition but it was before U17 so we can't compare Washi with him but there's certain resemblance and also there's room for himself to groom in a couple of years since he will be the closer one to be in comparison than the debutants but it's all in his hands whether he is ready to make necessary effort to fill in a great spot.
Fans clash happens, 

[Fuso.hp]

Bangladesh batted well at the beginning of the fourth day so I thought maybe Bangladesh will be able to put up a good score and at least they can finish the fourth day batting but Shanto and Shakib were able to form a good partnership but they could not take that partnership very far. 
After the fall of Shakib's wicket, the batting lineup of Bangladesh collapsed. A back-to-back fall of wickets after Shakib's dismissal resulted in Bangladesh's massive 280-run defeat in the first Test match against India.

It is very difficult for Bangladesh to win a Test match against India on Indian soil. India's spin bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has performed brilliantly in batting and bowling mainly because of his brilliant batting and brilliant bowling which helped Team India win by such a big margin.

[LDL]

Bangladesh batted well at the beginning of the fourth day so I thought maybe Bangladesh will be able to put up a good score and at least they can finish the fourth day batting but Shanto and Shakib were able to form a good partnership but they could not take that partnership very far. 

While Gill and Pant scored two centuries after losing four wickets in India's second innings, Bangladesh could not take advantage. Yes I agree that Shakib Al Hasan and Nazmul Hasan Shanta had a good partnership but that partnership did not last very long. Nazmul Hasan Shanta (82) played a good innings but Shakib Al Hasan got out for just 25 runs.  In Test cricket, if you do not have a good partnership, the chances of losing the match remain high. After the dismissal of Shakib Al Hasan, all the remaining wickets fell for just 21 runs.  Such a fall of wickets in Tests is by no means desirable but is one of the major issues responsible for defeats.

[Haunebu]

Our batters like Virat or Rohit and i argued that batters will be Jadeja's replacement should be easy because Axar is there and a fair amount of good left arm spin all rounders are in work in progress in domestic but for Ashwin, there is no one except Washington (High quality batting talent but a slow learner and lazy as an offie in test format).

Well said. I don't see Sundar replacing Ashwin at all. It will take a long time for India to find a suitable replacement for Ashwin if you ask me.

Bangladesh batted well at the beginning of the fourth day so I thought maybe Bangladesh will be able to put up a good score and at least they can finish the fourth day batting but Shanto and Shakib were able to form a good partnership but they could not take that partnership very far. 

You were expecting way too much from Bangladesh. They lost in the first innings itself thanks to Jadeja and Ashwin's fantastic partnership. India could have just enforced a follow on which would have finished the match even quicker.

[zarintasnim]

India Vs Bangladesh 1st test match. Ravichandran Ashwin played an excellent game against Bangladesh. India started to bat their first innings they lost their key batter very early like Rohit Sharma, Shuvman Gill, and Virat Kholy. Ravichandran Ashwin played very good batting innings he made 113 runs of 133 balls. In this match, Ashwin achieves another milestone he is the 2nd bowler to take most 5 wickets in any test match. Only Muthiah Muralidaran is in front of him.

[Cheema02]

India Vs Bangladesh 1st test match. Ravichandran Ashwin played an excellent game against Bangladesh. India started to bat their first innings they lost their key batter very early like Rohit Sharma, Shuvman Gill, and Virat Kholy. Ravichandran Ashwin played very good batting innings he made 113 runs of 133 balls. In this match, Ashwin achieves another milestone he is the 2nd bowler to take most 5 wickets in any test match. Only Muthiah Muralidaran is in front of him.

Yes, You are right Ravichandran Ashwin has won the match for India with an amazing all round performance. I think the match got out of Bangladesh's hands when Ravichand Risho played an approximate partnership of 200 runs with Ravindra Jadeja which helped India to scored a match winning total of 370 plus runs in first inning of test match. The Bangladeshi fast bowlers have performed very well at start of first inning sending India's top order home early and picking the top six wickets under 150 runs , but the seventh-wicket partnership proved to be very harmful for Bangladesh because India scored a huge total and india won the match by huge margin and lead the series with 1-0.

[Compromise me]

Bangladesh eventually lost by a huge margin of 280 runs. The batsmen of Bangladesh could not perform well due to which Bangladesh lost by a big margin. Bangladesh were all out for 149 runs in the first innings. Bangladesh fell far behind as they were all out in the first innings with few runs. India batted better in the second innings than the first innings. India declared the innings with 287 runs in the 2nd innings. India set a huge run target due to which Bangladesh came under a lot of pressure. Mushfiqur Rahim Liton Das Mehidy Hasan Miraz against Pakistan they batted well but against India they could not bat well. Bangladesh players have to focus on the next match. Bangladesh players have to perform well in the next match especially the batting line was very weak so the batting line needs to be improved.

Bangladeshi Cricket team is not favorite for test cricket. They can play well only against small teams like Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan and Pakistan but they cannot play well against big teams like Australia, India and England. Indian team is top of the World and Indian team will win this series one sided and we will see one sided result in this match. Indian bowlers are very dangerous and they can take Wicket at any time and opponent team could be in the pressure from the start of match because Indian team knows how to apply high pressure on opponent team and how to win one sided.Bangladeshi team will win easily next match and we will see next match in September 27 and we will enjoy well.

[marii awan]

Bangladesh team will definitely lose this match, because the batsmen of Bangladesh are not very efficient. Because the Bangladesh team lost this match so badly and the run margin is very high. Now these two batsmen Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmood are in partnership but they are basically independent. Batting performance cannot be depended on them at all, as they are more skilled at bowling. The Bangladesh team lost by a wide margin due to the four batsmen of Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque. Although it was difficult for the Bangladesh team to chase the target of so many runs, but they could have created a small margin and with a patient batting performance, there was definitely a chance of winning. But the performance in the first innings was very bad and the batting performance in the second innings was also bad due to which the Bangladesh team was bound to lose.

Unbelievable win for the Indian team, i know they will win in the end but did not thought that they would finish the the game so early on the 4th day. When the first innings was in progress, I was looking for Bangladesh to win this game but incredible performance by their team in the second innings and also in the first innings, lead India through the win.



At the start of the game, Bangladesh were very happy as they were going to win but their hardluck lost the game. In the second innings, Bangladesh bowlers also destroyed Indian backbone except Shubman Gill but still Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lost at the start by Inida due to Bangladesh bowlers but no advantage for Bangladesh because they eventually lost the match.

Incredible win for team India as they deserve to win this match because they outburst the opposition in all 3 formats and in test the team who played well and control their nerves always win the games . Bangladesh is lacking in building good long partnerships if this should happened result will be different . we hope next game is interesting and good and hope Bangladesh level the series.

The New Zealand team is batting on the fourth day and they are batting brilliantly to chase down the target given by Sri Lanka. But currently as they have lost two wickets breaking the opening two Sri Lankan team their bowling performance is good. If Sri Lanka team can pressure New Zealand team in today's match then surely they will lose wickets and most likely to lose the match under pressure. Although right now New Zealand need to collect 208 runs although it is possible still there are enough wickets if they can play well and patiently then New Zealand can be expected to win this match against Sri Lanka today.

The victory of the New Zealand team completely depends on the partnership of Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. But the most important role will be played if Ajaz patel can last long, while the reliable batsman he has worked hard enough and will get success but on the survival of the reverse batsman. Meanwhile, the bowlers of the Sri Lankan team are trying hard to get all out. As the New Zealand team is at the bottom end of the wicket, they must perform patiently for a long time.

Ramesh and Jayasurya done good job in last few overs which give huge advantage to Sri Lanka for having win in this game and take lead even Rachin Ravindra doing good resistance, but now things are out of their way for win in this game because pitch is not easy to play for tail enders and Ajaz Patel is having not good record in batting which can give good support to Rachin Ravindra in this game for New Zealand win.

Situation was favourable for the New Zealand win but as they lost their middle order batsmen Glenn Phillips and Tom Blundell through Jayasurya things gone out of their hands and Sri Lanka is now on driving seat and just need two good balls to have win in this test match which could be second consecutive win for the Sri Lanka in test matches.

Like Bangladesh Sri Lanka also lose their first game a good fight show by home team but NZ showed them how big teams perform  and why big partnerships are crucial in test cricket. The way New Zealand batters played in second innings is amazing because conditions are tough for batter against SL spinners at their home ground.

[Nalain420]

Bangladesh team will definitely lose this match, because the batsmen of Bangladesh are not very efficient. Because the Bangladesh team lost this match so badly and the run margin is very high. Now these two batsmen Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmood are in partnership but they are basically independent. Batting performance cannot be depended on them at all, as they are more skilled at bowling. The Bangladesh team lost by a wide margin due to the four batsmen of Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque. Although it was difficult for the Bangladesh team to chase the target of so many runs, but they could have created a small margin and with a patient batting performance, there was definitely a chance of winning. But the performance in the first innings was very bad and the batting performance in the second innings was also bad due to which the Bangladesh team was bound to lose.

I was expect India win in this match because Bangladesh perform against India is weak.  And they could not resist them.  And in the first innings the batsmen of India scored 376 runs and the batsmen of Bangladesh score 149 runs and they were weak in the first innings and in the second innings the batsmen of India scored 287 runs but the second inning were not so strong but their  The bowler stopped a lot of runs and took wickets in the second innings and won the match.  And this perform of Bangladesh is absolutely zero compare to India.  If they want to win the match then they have to work hard and be strong then they can beat India otherwise they will lose the match and also lose the series.  Congratulations to India for the win and their strength will continue as they are a very good team and keep win matches.

[LDL]

Like Bangladesh Sri Lanka also lose their first game a good fight show by home team but NZ showed them how big teams perform  and why big partnerships are crucial in test cricket. The way New Zealand batters played in second innings is amazing because conditions are tough for batter against SL spinners at their home ground.

New Zealand need to collect 68 runs to win which is very difficult in the match situation at the moment. Rachin Ravindra is unbeaten on 91 and is the only man who can bring anything positive to New Zealand if he survives to the end. Sri Lanka need two wickets at any cost if Sri Lanka can take these two wickets at the beginning of the first session then there will be more chances of going to Lanka. But an important point here is that Rachin Ravindra will have to take more strikes as he is not used to batting at the non-striking end.  So if Rachin Ravindra is more at the strike end then New Zealand will have some chance of winning.

[ZAINmalik75]

The New Zealand team is batting on the fourth day and they are batting brilliantly to chase down the target given by Sri Lanka. But currently as they have lost two wickets breaking the opening two Sri Lankan team their bowling performance is good. If Sri Lanka team can pressure New Zealand team in today's match then surely they will lose wickets and most likely to lose the match under pressure. Although right now New Zealand need to collect 208 runs although it is possible still there are enough wickets if they can play well and patiently then New Zealand can be expected to win this match against Sri Lanka today.

SiriLankan were looking in very great position because in both innings they played magnificent and scored 300+ in each and make things more spicy because on the other new Zealand were following their footsteps but now especially in fourth and last innings where new Zealand has to chased the last required target to won the game but here new Zealand goes a bit off track because none of their top order played crucial innings to reduce as much as possible pressure and give away his wicket while Ravinder the only guy who not only survived but build a very vital partnership and now he is the only hope for new Zealand because they just required 50+ runs and have dozens of overs but the only fear is that they lost already eight if thier wicket so one single wicket can changed entire scenario no matter whome lose it so let's see how Ravinder and his partner make this ideal things happened for them

[hafiztalha]

Bangladesh team has lost relatively more wickets, which is true they are in danger now. The batsmen are under a lot of pressure from the current partnership, a healthy normal player falters even in such stressful moments. As Nazmul Hasan Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan have formed a partnership currently, but Nazmul Hasan Shanto has performed for a long time and scored a half-century. However, Shakib Al Hasan has entered the batting for a short time, but if the partnership of these two develops, the Bangladesh team can get some runs ahead, because this is the last strong partnership, the next batsmen will not be able to perform well. If this partnership collapses, Bangladesh will lose by the biggest margin.

India gave a big target to them so when there is a big target ahead so this also make a big impact on team. Means it makes a lot pressure on team because the players also think this is a big target they can't chase it which decrease the self confidence and lead to the loss. So this is exact happening with Bangladesh team. They have lost 4 wickets and they have a big score to make still. If they want to win so they need 357 runs. Which is looking impossible. So let's see what they will do?

India has done their job by win the 1 st game and beated Bangladesh team with big margin of runs which Bangladesh team did not chase in 2 nd lineup. I liked the effort of Bangladesh in past series with Pakistan team and their team won both games with outstanding struggle and made history. But with India team, this is quite difficult task for Bangladesh team and Indian is strong opponent in cricket. Player of game award goes to Ashwin in 1 st game because he made great struggle in both lineup and in 1 st, he scored 113 runs in 133 balls and hitted eleven 4s and two 6s. In 2 nd lineup, Ashwin bowled brilliantly and he bowled out 6 wickets in 21 overs with 88 runs. Shubman also performed very well and he made 119 runs in 176 balls and hitted ten 4s and four 6s. Congratulations India team for 1 st win and Bangladesh made more good effort in 2 nd game for win.

[ThemePen]

I was expect India win in this match because Bangladesh perform against India is weak.  And they could not resist them.  And in the first innings the batsmen of India scored 376 runs and the batsmen of Bangladesh score 149 runs and they were weak in the first innings and in the second innings the batsmen of India scored 287 runs but the second inning were not so strong but their  The bowler stopped a lot of runs and took wickets in the second innings and won the match.  And this perform of Bangladesh is absolutely zero compare to India.  If they want to win the match then they have to work hard and be strong then they can beat India otherwise they will lose the match and also lose the series.  Congratulations to India for the win and their strength will continue as they are a very good team and keep win matches.

The situation was saying that the India will win the match easily. Bangladesh tried very. I appreciate the bowling of Bangladesh they were little better in bowling but in batting they need more practice. But opponent is very strong. If they really want to survive in the next match so they should have who compete to the Indian batsmen.
But if they will continue like this so I am sure that Bangladesh will lose the next match too. They can beat India but they need consistency in their players.

[Publictalk792]

New Zealand need to collect 68 runs to win which is very difficult in the match situation at the moment. Rachin Ravindra is unbeaten on 91 and is the only man who can bring anything positive to New Zealand if he survives to the end. Sri Lanka need two wickets at any cost if Sri Lanka can take these two wickets at the beginning of the first session then there will be more chances of going to Lanka. But an important point here is that Rachin Ravindra will have to take more strikes as he is not used to batting at the non-striking end.  So if Rachin Ravindra is more at the strike end then New Zealand will have some chance of winning.

New Zealand needs 68 more runs to win, and Rachin Ravindra is their best hope. He has 91 runs so far and must keep going. If Sri Lanka gets two more wickets early on they will win. But Ravindra has challenge. He is not used to batting without being on strike. To help New Zealand win he needs to control game and protect his teammate. If Ravindra keeps playing well and stays focused New Zealand might win. But Sri Lanka has advantage because they're playing at home and have good bowlers. It is a tense situation and Ravindra skills and mental strength will be tested.

[Learn Bitcoin]

It's completely different or nowhere close to what Bangladeshi fans and cricketers (Mushi) did in the past or do regularly. We have so many examples; Posting Dhoni's severed head, creating ad hoarding of half shaved heads of Indian cricketers, creating a ruckus in SL like breaking windows of changeroom and doing the famous Nagin dance (Which is funny IMO) after winning a match.

Well, we are on a different platform. Some aggressive fans always troll others, and you cannot do the same to your other country mates just because some aggressive fans disappoint you. They are not even on this platform. We are on a different platform, which is a forum, and we are having a friendly discussion in a thread about cricket. I would love to believe this forum is much more civilized than social media like Facebook and Twitter. Anyone can post a picture on a group and run away. But we are in a forum where reputation matters, and most forum members in the discussion are likely to meet each other in another thread.

By pointing out what some random Facebook users did, and players did in the past, you are giving me the impression that it is okay to disrespect a forum user because he belongs to that country. I don't think I should insult you just because BSF killed a Hindu kid two weeks ago at the border. I cannot insult you just because other Indians insulted me.