Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[Crypto Library]

If Rishab Pant had not been injured, it would  not have been difficult for India to score 400  runs. Pant managed to score 37 runs on the scoreboard before retiring hurt. It is unfortunate for India that an experienced batsman like Pant retired hurt.

Jadeja and Shardul Thakur are at the crease. Jadeja is very skillful. And in the past matches we have seen better performances from Jadeja. Even then  it is quite hard to score 400 + runs. If india does not lose wickets in the beginning of the day , Jadeja and Thakur can stay at the crease for a long time , then India has a chance of scoring 400 runs. But if India loses wickets in the beginning of the day, then maybe  it will not be possible for India to score 400 runs.

Actually, I didn't watch Rishab Pant's match today, I only watched the score, and that's why I don't know the status of Rishab Pant's injury yet, has he really suffered a serious injury that won't recover in a short time?

Still, I think that since he has suffered that injury, and at least tomorrow the team management will not allow him to participate in the game because his injury may increase. And from this, I think that his chances of coming tomorrow are low and for this, Indians may struggle a lot to score 400 or the innings may end before that.

[CryptoYar]

If Rishab Pant had not been injured, it would  not have been difficult for India to score 400  runs. Pant managed to score 37 runs on the scoreboard before retiring hurt. It is unfortunate for India that an experienced batsman like Pant retired hurt.

Jadeja and Shardul Thakur are at the crease. Jadeja is very skillful. And in the past matches we have seen better performances from Jadeja. Even then  it is quite hard to score 400 + runs. If india does not lose wickets in the beginning of the day , Jadeja and Thakur can stay at the crease for a long time , then India has a chance of scoring 400 runs. But if India loses wickets in the beginning of the day, then maybe  it will not be possible for India to score 400 runs.

Cricket fans mostly agree that losing key player like Rishabh Pant to injury really hurts team chances and his early exit with 37 runs made hitting 400 runs look even tougher. But with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur still batting there is hope. Jadeja past performance shows he is skilled and if they can build strong partnership without losing early wickets on new day reaching 400 becomes possible. However if they lose wickets quickly it will be incredibly hard to get there.

[Sithara007]

Cricket fans mostly agree that losing key player like Rishabh Pant to injury really hurts team chances and his early exit with 37 runs made hitting 400 runs look even tougher. But with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur still batting there is hope. Jadeja past performance shows he is skilled and if they can build strong partnership without losing early wickets on new day reaching 400 becomes possible. However if they lose wickets quickly it will be incredibly hard to get there.

400 should be achievable. Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur are at the crease, and I guess Rishabh Pant is going to bat again. And in the lower order, India has Washington Sundar. I guess Anshul Kamboj is also quite decent with the bat. So by the end of the day India got to 264/4, and this handed them the advantage. Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes were good with the ball, but Jofra Archer failed to pick up any wickets and that was the root cause for the English bowling failure.

[Lidger]

The first three matches of the five-match Test series have already been played and out of these three matches, England have defeated India in the first and third matches and only India has won the second match. The fourth Test match of this series started yesterday and after the first day's play, England was able to post 264 runs for the loss of 4 wickets on the scoreboard. So far, this collection of India can be called a good collection, when India bats on the second day, they will play a little more aggressively and try to take their score to 450 plus before the end of the second day. If India can score 500 runs against England with a comparatively good run rate in the first innings, then India's chances of winning the fourth Test match will increase a lot. A win in this Test match is very important for India because if they win this match, they will equalize the series and if they lose, they will lose the series with one match in hand. Maybe Team India will play the fourth Test match keeping these things in mind.

[JSRAW]

Big setback for India, reports are coming out that Pant wont able to continue this match because of fractured toe and possibly ruled out from the series.

So many injuries in the squad and this will hurt more as for the remaining 4 days it would be 10 vs 11 in batting department.

[Haunebu]

With Pant out of the picture, it totally seems like England will win this series now in my opinion. Really didn't like the decision to drop Nitish in favor of Shardul though choosing Sai over Nair was a good one.

400+ won't be enough against this English side. 450+ would be much better though I don't see India scoring those many runs with only a couple of proper batsmen remaining. Advantage England.

[Out of mind]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

[JSRAW]

Oh wow that i didn't expect! Pant came to bat again, hope this doesn't blowback.

Good contribution from the Thakur and now it would be treat if pant score some quick runs, he can't run anyway so swinging won't be a bad option.

[BALIK]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

We do not see a big innings from Jadeja in this match. India lost Jadeja's wicket early in the day. He was able to score only 20 runs. Shardul Thakur was out after playing an innings of 41 runs. And it is good news for India that Rishab Pant is able to bat again. After retiring hurt yesterday, I thought Pant would not be able to bat again.

India's total is 314 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Pant and Washington Sundar are now at the crease. If this pair also cannot play well, then India will not be able to collect 400 runs. Rishab Pant is a very experienced batsman. So our expectations will be a little higher on Pant. If they collect less than 400, it will be very difficult for India to take the lead in this match.

[dezoel]

With Pant out of the picture, it totally seems like England will win this series now in my opinion. Really didn't like the decision to drop Nitish in favor of Shardul though choosing Sai over Nair was a good one.

400+ won't be enough against this English side. 450+ would be much better though I don't see India scoring those many runs with only a couple of proper batsmen remaining. Advantage England.

Official announcement already out about Rishabh Pant he is not going to stand behind the wickets and Dhruv Jurel is going to do this duty but if India needed then Rishabh Pant can come out for batting but after first hour play I am feeling India can touch 400 figures which could be good for them.

Ravindra Jadeja gone early but now Shardul Thakur and Washington Sunder doing their duty while England take new ball but still fail to have another wicket which is frustrating for them in these conditions 44 runs partnership making things interesting. From here 50 to 60 more runs make good difference for team moral which is down due to Rishabh Pant injury run rate is also good which keeping all things interesting, but England is desperate for having wickets which are not coming.

[Nanga Parbat]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

India effort and hard work are proof that they will win this match because so far they have scored 314 runs and they still have 4 wickets with which they can score more and win the match. If England wants to play the series difficult, they will have to lose this match, which will decide the outcome in the last match. England is trying their best to win the match, but India is also trying their best to frustrate England. India batsmen should not play poorly in any way that will not harm them. England's bowlers should take wickets as soon as possible because by stopping runs, they will not get an easy target. This match is quite interesting and there are a lot of expectations from India in this match because only if they win this match, they will create interest in this series.

[Farhan99]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

Yeah The 4th test game is going interesting between India and England. England let India play first which seems to be a bad decision because of the fabulous performance by India's batting lineup. India opened the innings with a grand opening of 94 runs ending England's expectations to eliminate early wickets. England's bowlers eliminated 3 wickets at  140 runs but the tremendous batting by Sai Sudharsan survived the wicket fall till 235 runs. One of the middle order players Rishabh Pant retired not out after an injury. Sai Sudharsan get knocked out with 61 runs making a strong base for team to perform without any pressure. Middle order performance was remarkable as every player contributed runs of his part. With the end of the day, India lost 4 wickets at 264 runs. There will be much more in the next day as 264 runs for 4 is a strong lead.

[DanWalker]

I expected a better batting performance from india. India lost the sixth  wicket for 314 runs. And with just 44 more runs to add to the scoreboard, the team lost all its wickets. Sai Sudarsan managed to score the highest 61 runs. Jaiswal also scored 58 runs and Pant scored 54 runs. A total of 358 runs cannot be called a good total.

England is batting quite aggressively . England's players are well aware of the condition of their pitch. And perhaps that is why England is batting aggressively. England  scored 77 runs in 14 overs. And England did not lose a single wicket.
Ben Duckett scored 43 runs in 41 balls and Crawley scored 33 runs. It does not seem that it will be difficult for England to take the lead.

[tsaroz]

India is suffering from the same problem in each game. They have a decent start but their middle and low order fails to perform. They were 264 for 4 at the end of 1st day. People would have expected them to play most of the 2nd day and reach closer to 400 but they lost wickets quicker and were all out in 358. Now England has started chasing and are 77 for no loss with atleast 42 more overs remaining for the day. England are scoring at a run rate of 5.5 which is an impressive feat, they are looking to chase India quick. I think England already has an advantage against India and are more likely to win this match.

[ZAINmalik75]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

Well now I don't things situation indicates something like that regarding indian team as they lose rest of thier wickets just after scoring 358 which is fair, but I don't things it's stronger enough for them to put his opponent in trouble or restrict them below. No doubt it's much important game for Indian team but unfortunately they unable to utilize situation and showed his strength. Now they way English side continue his First innings will definitely create trouble for India while securing a strong position for his team. Now england almost build 100 around partnership without any loss which is quite surprising and moment of worry for Indian side.

[JSRAW]

Both crawley and duckett are cunting indian bowlers without any discrimination.

Pitch was looking spicy when Indians were batting but atm seems to ease out a bit and it's not like Indians are showing any decipline with the ball. By this rate poms will touch 200-225 in the final session.

[noormcs5]

India must have to score 400 runs in first innings to stay in the game. Although India lost 4 wickets on day one but Rishabh Pant is retired hurt and if he is not available for batting in first innings then not much batting is left behind. Shoaib Bashir is not playing this test and England relying mostly on seamers in this test. So far seamers have done good job for England by picking wickets and not allowed India to score too many runs. Tomorrow is crucial day for India, they have to make sure they score too many runs on day 2.

Rishabh Pant got retired hurt, he was hitting a sweep shot to a pacer and that was the ball directed to his foot and there he got injured. He was not able to come out through the field and not even able to walk, hence the ambulance came onto the ground and took him to the pavilion.  Last time in 2022, he got car crash and took a rest from cricket for a long time then he was not in his form. Moreover, later he made a comeback.

The India team was all out at 358 runs. It was an average score and India bowlers have to take wickets if they want to have a hold on this test match. Right now Jasprit Bumrah, Anshul Kamboj and Mohammed Siraj trying to get the first wicket but failed. It seems that England opening pair will make a 100 runs partnership, they already made 86-0.

[Mahiyammahi]

India must have to score 400 runs in first innings to stay in the game. Although India lost 4 wickets on day one but Rishabh Pant is retired hurt and if he is not available for batting in first innings then not much batting is left behind. Shoaib Bashir is not playing this test and England relying mostly on seamers in this test. So far seamers have done good job for England by picking wickets and not allowed India to score too many runs. Tomorrow is crucial day for India, they have to make sure they score too many runs on day 2.

I thought india gonna make it to 400+ , but they couldn't do it. It's sad to watch it. Although they were playing well. But this ain't looking good England perspective. England is batting very well, I hope India can take some wicket before it's too late for them. Let's hope for the best. Ben Duckett is playing very well , like he's playing a 50 over oneday match. India needs a breakthrough for these two openner.

[Haunebu]

This match looks like it is over already thanks to the Indian bowlers including Bumrah getting belted left, right and center. This is a do or die match for them and they are bowling really bad lines here and there.

This is where Rohit/MSD/Kohli's captaincy experience would have mattered a lot. Hope India somehow manage to win this one for a thrilling finale, but the odds are stacked against them currently.

[hafiztalha]

India scored 264 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day, if they can make a good team today, it will be difficult for England to meet the target. Although England will want to win this match, India will definitely try to play well to level the series. Moreover, since this match is very important for India, they will not give up easily, but they will try hard. And I think the performance of the Indian team has improved a lot, so they will play well in this match and try to win the match and level the series.

Yeah The 4th test game is going interesting between India and England. England let India play first which seems to be a bad decision because of the fabulous performance by India's batting lineup. India opened the innings with a grand opening of 94 runs ending England's expectations to eliminate early wickets. England's bowlers eliminated 3 wickets at  140 runs but the tremendous batting by Sai Sudharsan survived the wicket fall till 235 runs. One of the middle order players Rishabh Pant retired not out after an injury. Sai Sudharsan get knocked out with 61 runs making a strong base for team to perform without any pressure. Middle order performance was remarkable as every player contributed runs of his part. With the end of the day, India lost 4 wickets at 264 runs. There will be much more in the next day as 264 runs for 4 is a strong lead.

4 th test game is playing between England and India teams and today day 2 was ended and India played their 1 st turn completely and made 358 runs. Sai played good from India team and he scored 61 runs in 151 balls and hitted seven 4s.  Several more players scored good and made half century but few batsmen played very poor and lost wickets quickly. Jaiswal made 58 runs in 107 balls and hitted ten 4s and one 6s. Pant and Rahul both batted well than who lost their wickets in few runs and Pant made 54 runs in 75 balls and hitted three 4s and two 6s and Rahul made 46 runs in 98 balls. England team already lead this series and they won 2 games and lost only 1. Now England batsmen is playing their run and they chased 111 runs and without lose any wicket. Zak and Ben both openers batsmen playing their turn good and Zak made 60 runs and Ben scored 58 runs.