Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[noormcs5]

Today is the Second Test match between England and Australia, in this game England has started its batting performance. England has scored 175 runs for the loss of three wickets in 39 overs, losing two wickets only in an alarming manner. England is currently under severe pressure after losing two important wickets, because the bowling pressure of Australia is gradually increasing. Duckett and Ollie Pope have lost their wickets but they can score any runs for the team. Root and Harry Brook are currently performing and have formed a long partnership between them. But let's see how many runs they can score for England in the end.

In the England vs Australia Test match, England batted first and lost 2 wickets early on, but Jack Crowley and Joe Root batted responsibly for England. Joe Root is batting very responsibly and is unbeaten on 135 runs off 200 balls. Joe Root could have scored a double century in today's match if England had wickets. Due to the lack of wickets, England may not be able to score more runs. England's current score is 325 runs for 9 wickets after 74 overs.

If the England team reaches 300+ runs in this first innings, then all the credit goes to Joe Root. Except him and Zak Crawley, there was hardly anyone who could stayed on the wicket and bat. The batting was a disaster by the England team but they aren't seeing that aspect and everyone is focusing on Joe Root unbeaten century. Luckily for the England team, Jofra Archer is not getting out, the England's last wicket and he is also batting on 32. The last wicket has already put on 61 runs and they will continue tomorrow morning.

[free-bit.co.in]

New Zealand are leading by 481 runs at the end of the third day of the first Test of the three-match series between New Zealand and West Indies with 417 runs for four wickets in the second innings. In the second innings, New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra and captain Tom Latham showed a great batting performance. In this innings, Rachin Ravindra scored 176 runs and Tom Latham scored 145 runs. I think New Zealand is in a good position in this Test, in that case, if New Zealand declares its innings at this moment, it will be very difficult for West Indies to score about 500 runs in the second innings and win. I think West Indies are going to lose this match. But if the West Indies batsmen can remain patient at the crease, the match can be drawn.

We know that New zealand will win. West indies' performance on this tour is very poor. West Indies lost badly in both ODI and T20 series. The team is even weaker in the Test format.

West Indies batted badly in the first innings. They could not even collect 200 . There is no possibility of them collecting more than 500  in the second innings. We have been seeing a weak  batting order  of West indies for a long time. So west indies will win this match for sure. Now we need to wait and see by  how much margin they will win. My guess  is that New Zealand will win  by at least 200 runs if they give a  target of 500. New Zealand still has the ability to collect 600 +.

[DanWalker]

If the England team reaches 300+ runs in this first innings, then all the credit goes to Joe Root. Except him and Zak Crawley, there was hardly anyone who could stayed on the wicket and bat. The batting was a disaster by the England team but they aren't seeing that aspect and everyone is focusing on Joe Root unbeaten century. Luckily for the England team, Jofra Archer is not getting out, the England's last wicket and he is also batting on 32. The last wicket has already put on 61 runs and they will continue tomorrow morning.

England have already scored 325 at the end of the first day. You probably haven't checked the scoreboard.
But you are right that this credit goes to Joe Root. Crawley also got off to a great start. Root and Crawley's partnership is what helped England reach 325 at the end of the first day. At the same time, Archer's performance has surprised me the most. He is basically the main bowler of the England squad. But he has already added 32 runs to the scoreboard. England have scored 61 runs from the Archer-Root partnership. 61 runs for the last wicket partnership on this pitch, it was very difficult

[virasog]

England have already scored 325 at the end of the first day. You probably haven't checked the scoreboard.
But you are right that this credit goes to Joe Root. Crawley also got off to a great start. Root and Crawley's partnership is what helped England reach 325 at the end of the first day. At the same time, Archer's performance has surprised me the most. He is basically the main bowler of the England squad. But he has already added 32 runs to the scoreboard. England have scored 61 runs from the Archer-Root partnership. 61 runs for the last wicket partnership on this pitch, it was very difficult

While everyone is praising Joe Root for making a century but I think Jofra Archer innings of 30+ runs is even better considering that he is not a regular batsmen and he has not only survived the 26 balls he faced but also scored at a good rate. It's not easy to play the balls from Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser, but he played a good knock. He also hit two sixes and a four.

I don't think he can continue the same momentum tomorrow as it will be a new day, early conditions and he has to start all over again.

[WatChe]

While everyone is praising Joe Root for making a century but I think Jofra Archer innings of 30+ runs is even better considering that he is not a regular batsmen and he has not only survived the 26 balls he faced but also scored at a good rate. It's not easy to play the balls from Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser, but he played a good knock. He also hit two sixes and a four.

I don't think he can continue the same momentum tomorrow as it will be a new day, early conditions and he has to start all over again.

Starc once again bowled brilliantly on day one, today he picked 6 wickets. England have scored 325 runs and if they can extend that score to 350 by tomorrow then it will be a decent score. Jofra Archer has given a good support to Joe Root by scoring 32 runs on 26 balls, this is Archer highest score in test. Now England have only one wicket left but good thing for them is that both batsmen on crease are well set and they can take the first innings total to 350.   

[Farhan99]

Today is the Second Test match between England and Australia, in this game England has started its batting performance. England has scored 175 runs for the loss of three wickets in 39 overs, losing two wickets only in an alarming manner. England is currently under severe pressure after losing two important wickets, because the bowling pressure of Australia is gradually increasing. Duckett and Ollie Pope have lost their wickets but they can score any runs for the team. Root and Harry Brook are currently performing and have formed a long partnership between them. But let's see how many runs they can score for England in the end.

Yeah, in the 2nd Test game between England and Australia, England won the toss and elected to bat first. England opens the inning with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett , during the first session of day 1 England lost early on wickets of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope on duck but Zak Crawley and Joe Root make a strong comeback for England and Zak scores a well inning of 76 runs and Joe Root scores a solid inning of 135 runs and remain not out and also Harry Brook scores a well knock of 31 runs and in middle order England seemed to be struggled but Will jacks give support to team by 19 runs and in lower order Jofra Archer scores a well knock of 32 runs and remain not out and at the end of day 1 England scores 325 runs with the loss of 9 wickets.

[juttsab@]

Today is the Second Test match between England and Australia, in this game England has started its batting performance. England has scored 175 runs for the loss of three wickets in 39 overs, losing two wickets only in an alarming manner. England is currently under severe pressure after losing two important wickets, because the bowling pressure of Australia is gradually increasing. Duckett and Ollie Pope have lost their wickets but they can score any runs for the team. Root and Harry Brook are currently performing and have formed a long partnership between them. But let's see how many runs they can score for England in the end.

In the England vs Australia Test match, England batted first and lost 2 wickets early on, but Jack Crowley and Joe Root batted responsibly for England. Joe Root is batting very responsibly and is unbeaten on 135 runs off 200 balls. Joe Root could have scored a double century in today's match if England had wickets. Due to the lack of wickets, England may not be able to score more runs. England's current score is 325 runs for 9 wickets after 74 overs.

Both England and Australia have their strengths. In the first Test match, apart from Joe Root and Crawley, no one batted well.  They both scored 211 runs together.And they also had the biggest partnership which consists of 117 runs. Although Ben Stokes, Harry Brook and Ben Duckett are old and experienced batsmen, they performed poorly on the first day itself. If we talk about the performance of the opposing team, they bowled well. Especially Mitchell Starc, he took 6 wickets for 76 runs in just 19 overs. He dismissed key players who could have been dangerous if they had remained at the crease. He is experienced bowler and today he use his experience and bowled very well bowling. It's remarkable to give such a performance in front of a good team.
Anyway let's see what happens next.

[Cheema02]

West Indies Vs New Zealand

I am sure that New zealand will win the first Test match. West Indies have lost all 3 odi  matches. West Indies have won only one of  the 5 T20 matches. And now, as usual, West Indies are going to lose the Test match too.

New Zealand were able to collect only 231 runs in the first innings. But even then they were able to secure a  lead of 64 runs. West Indies collected only 167  runs in their first innings.
New zealand started decently in the second innings. They collected  32 runs but did not lose any wickets. If New zealand can collect like 250, and can  provide a target close to 300, then New Zealand will definitely win this match.

Yes, You are right New Zealand is going to win their first test match because at the end of day three New Zealand lead cross 480 runs. At the end of day New Zealand current scroe is 417 runs in a loss of 4 wickets. In second inning batting performance of new Zealand is wonderful especially Tom Latham played a captain inning scoring his well deserved century and out after scoring 145 runs. Rachin Ravindra played an outstanding inning of 176 runs, unfortunately missed his well deserved double century by few runs short but his batting efforts reached new Zealand total near to 500 runs. I think new Zealand will declared their inning after setting a target of 500 plus runs. West indies disappointed performance continue they didn't win any test match is this world test championship.

[AgriTrack]

Test match between New Zealand and West Indies is now very close, with New Zealand ahead by 188 runs on 3rd day. New Zealand finished their first innings right away on Day 2 with 231 runs but West Indies batted badly, scoring 167 runs which gave New Zealand 64 runs lead. And this time New Zealand has lost two wickets but they have a good lead at this time. They have made 123 runs and have 188 runs lead. So I think New Zealand will win this match easily because they are playing better at this time. If they will give a lead of 300+ runs so this will be huge target for West Indies which will be difficult to chase.

New Zealand vs West Indies test match is underway. In first innings New Zealand played slightly below the expectation. As other players could not support the team with strong total. Only Kane Williamson reached half century and the match ended with 231 create not huge target for the West Indies. Seemingly Very light and chase able  for the opponents. West Indies was crumbled and could not maintain long stay on the crease . Just because of New Zealand tough bowling attack. And all West Indies team were bowled out on 167 runs. At the start of second innings, New Zealand seemed highly prepared look more confident and set the bold target of 417. Where Tom Latham 145 Rachin Ravindra 176 contributed with massive total that lead the target inaccessible for the rival's. However situation will be clear tomorrow after the West Indies second innings. But it was feel that NZ have made the match difficult for the West Indies.

[ZAINmalik75]

Starc once again bowled brilliantly on day one, today he picked 6 wickets. England have scored 325 runs and if they can extend that score to 350 by tomorrow then it will be a decent score. Jofra Archer has given a good support to Joe Root by scoring 32 runs on 26 balls, this is Archer highest score in test. Now England have only one wicket left but good thing for them is that both batsmen on crease are well set and they can take the first innings total to 350.   

Starc were truly on fire it's his 16th wicket in last three innings and still one more innings to go , although cummin and Hazelwood wasn't the part and still he is doing things singlehandedly for his team to make sure his victory and won that's ashes series, England lineup as expected exposed and got brutally collapse by single man, but out of no where root survive took charge and played an extra ordinary innings which results in somehow English side got track to be in the game and still these both can contribute bunch of runs which will definitely put English team at safer zone. But the important things will be is English pacer will utilize tract the way Aussies does and restrict them below huge target.

[Crypto Library]

New Zealand vs West Indies test match is underway. In first innings New Zealand played slightly below the expectation. As other players could not support the team with strong total. Only Kane Williamson reached half century and the match ended with 231 create not huge target for the West Indies. Seemingly Very light and chase able  for the opponents. West Indies was crumbled and could not maintain long stay on the crease . Just because of New Zealand tough bowling attack. And all West Indies team were bowled out on 167 runs. At the start of second innings, New Zealand seemed highly prepared look more confident and set the bold target of 417. Where Tom Latham 145 Rachin Ravindra 176 contributed with massive total that lead the target inaccessible for the rival's. However situation will be clear tomorrow after the West Indies second innings. But it was feel that NZ have made the match difficult for the West Indies.

Overall, after seeing the performance of the New Zealand team in the first innings and the second innings, we feel that we already know the result of this first test match, and it is going to be the New Zealand team. Although many of us had expected that the New Zealand team would win this match, and that is basically what is going to happen, the scoring left us in confusion.
However, in the second innings, the New Zealand team did not leave that path open anymore; they had already taken a mountain-like lead against the West Indies team. I do not think the West Indies team will be able to surpass this score against the New Zealand team with their current batting.

[tbterryboy]

Starc once again bowled brilliantly on day one, today he picked 6 wickets. England have scored 325 runs and if they can extend that score to 350 by tomorrow then it will be a decent score. Jofra Archer has given a good support to Joe Root by scoring 32 runs on 26 balls, this is Archer highest score in test. Now England have only one wicket left but good thing for them is that both batsmen on crease are well set and they can take the first innings total to 350.   

Mitchel Starc is amazing bowler of current era he is wickets taking machine due to his superior quality and skills just 3 innings and already secure 16 wickets what a bowler for Aussies but in this test at Brisbane which is usually famous for batting and spin bowlers he makes his mark.

England also done good job even their mostly batsmen fail to give their best but still they are having good total on board and their most reliable batsman Joe Root score his 40th test century first on Australian soil last wicket partnership give good boost to England because these runs could be crucial for them. After 9 wickets fall no one was expecting England is going to have these figures but last pair done good job and bring good figures for their team 16 overs lost in first days play is still problem in many test matches.

[ThemePen]

As we know that first test between New Zealand and West Indies is on 4th day, and New Zealand is completely winning game, and it is likely that team has announced completion of their second innings with declaration at 466/8. Having scored 231 and then 466/8 with great centuries by Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand has built huge lead of 531 runs. They will try to bowl out West Indies in two days to come and it is not very likely that West Indies will be able to bat long enough to make it draw and thus New Zealand is sure to win.

[Bitcoin_people]

New Zealand team batted in their first innings against West Indies and set a target of 231 runs in their Test match. West Indies team started their innings and were all out for 167 runs and failed to meet the target. New Zealand team put in a great batting performance on the third day, scoring 466 runs in the second innings, which is a huge target for West Indies. West Indies team lost their top order batsmen early on in the fourth day while batting and lost four wickets and are currently batting under a lot of pressure. West Indies team is trying hard to bring the game back to normal so that they can collect a big score. West Indies team still has to meet the target of 424 runs to win the match against New Zealand, which is a very difficult task which indicates that they will lose.

[Sithara007]

New Zealand team batted in their first innings against West Indies and set a target of 231 runs in their Test match. West Indies team started their innings and were all out for 167 runs and failed to meet the target. New Zealand team put in a great batting performance on the third day, scoring 466 runs in the second innings, which is a huge target for West Indies. West Indies team lost their top order batsmen early on in the fourth day while batting and lost four wickets and are currently batting under a lot of pressure. West Indies team is trying hard to bring the game back to normal so that they can collect a big score. West Indies team still has to meet the target of 424 runs to win the match against New Zealand, which is a very difficult task which indicates that they will lose.

West Indies already lost 4 wickets and this is just the 4th day. It will take superhuman performances from some of the players to save this match for West Indies. The partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves has added 50 runs so far, but New Zealand bowlers are steadily chipping away with regular wickets. Tagenarine Chanderpaul batted well in the first innings, but he got out once again for a single digit score in the second innings. Matt Henry took the wicket of Roston Chase, and may come back to clean up the West Indian middle and lower order. Overall, the match is proceeding as per expected lines.

[Bd officer]

As we know that first test between New Zealand and West Indies is on 4th day, and New Zealand is completely winning game, and it is likely that team has announced completion of their second innings with declaration at 466/8. Having scored 231 and then 466/8 with great centuries by Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand has built huge lead of 531 runs. They will try to bowl out West Indies in two days to come and it is not very likely that West Indies will be able to bat long enough to make it draw and thus New Zealand is sure to win.

West Indies batsmen are not performing well enough, no one is able to play big innings. Shai Hope scored a half-century in the 1st innings and also scored a half-century in the 2nd. So far Shai Hope has been unbeaten on 72 and 28 runs away from the century, hopefully he will be able to score a century. So far West Indies have scored 133 runs losing 4 wickets. West Indies need 398 runs to win which West Indies will not be able to chase the target. I think it will be difficult for West Indies to score 250 runs. So we can say that New Zealand will win easily in the 1st Test. Let's see how many runs West Indies can score.

[impulse709]

New Zealand team batted in their first innings against West Indies and set a target of 231 runs in their Test match. West Indies team started their innings and were all out for 167 runs and failed to meet the target. New Zealand team put in a great batting performance on the third day, scoring 466 runs in the second innings, which is a huge target for West Indies. West Indies team lost their top order batsmen early on in the fourth day while batting and lost four wickets and are currently batting under a lot of pressure. West Indies team is trying hard to bring the game back to normal so that they can collect a big score. West Indies team still has to meet the target of 424 runs to win the match against New Zealand, which is a very difficult task which indicates that they will lose.

West Indies already lost 4 wickets and this is just the 4th day. It will take superhuman performances from some of the players to save this match for West Indies. The partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves has added 50 runs so far, but New Zealand bowlers are steadily chipping away with regular wickets. Tagenarine Chanderpaul batted well in the first innings, but he got out once again for a single digit score in the second innings. Matt Henry took the wicket of Roston Chase, and may come back to clean up the West Indian middle and lower order. Overall, the match is proceeding as per expected lines.

West Indies are obviously feeling the squeeze at this point and unless this existing alliance develops substantially, the match is seen squarely on the hands of New Zealand. Shai Hope and Greaves have been resistant to some degree, but with four wickets being lost this early in the Day 4, the chase or survival has become very hard. The back-to-back failures of Chandler have damaged the batting depth and lower order will find it hard upon Matt Henry and Southee returning to strike another blow. The bowlers of New Zealand have stuck to discipline and this has put pressure rather than seeking wickets and that was precisely the reason as to why the frequent breakthroughs are occurring. So long as West Indies can bat out the whole day somehow the result appears pretty clear up here.

[Farhan99]

New Zealand team batted in their first innings against West Indies and set a target of 231 runs in their Test match. West Indies team started their innings and were all out for 167 runs and failed to meet the target. New Zealand team put in a great batting performance on the third day, scoring 466 runs in the second innings, which is a huge target for West Indies. West Indies team lost their top order batsmen early on in the fourth day while batting and lost four wickets and are currently batting under a lot of pressure. West Indies team is trying hard to bring the game back to normal so that they can collect a big score. West Indies team still has to meet the target of 424 runs to win the match against New Zealand, which is a very difficult task which indicates that they will lose.

West Indies already lost 4 wickets and this is just the 4th day. It will take superhuman performances from some of the players to save this match for West Indies. The partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves has added 50 runs so far, but New Zealand bowlers are steadily chipping away with regular wickets. Tagenarine Chanderpaul batted well in the first innings, but he got out once again for a single digit score in the second innings. Matt Henry took the wicket of Roston Chase, and may come back to clean up the West Indian middle and lower order. Overall, the match is proceeding as per expected lines.

In a test game between New Zealand and the West Indies, at the end of day 3 New Zealand led by 481 runs. As at the end of day 2 New Zealand starts its second inning and scores 32 runs without losing any wickets, at the start of day 3 New Zealand openers give a very positive start to team and Tom Lathum scores a well inning of 145 runs and also Devon Conway scores a well inning of 37 runs and in middle order Kan Williamson seems to struggled against West Indies bowlers and lost his wicket early on 9 runs but after that Rachin Ravindra scores a remarkable inning of 176 runs and also Will Young scores 21 runs and at the end of day 3 New Zealand scores 417 runs with the loss of 4 wickets and New Zealand lead by 481 runs.

[vivekdhyani1]

Aussie flying in Gabba , 130 runs in 21 overs although they lost Travis Head but both Weatherald & Labuschagne looking great especially Weatherald  who is playing with an SR of 100+ & middling every ball so far.

131/1 is the second highest score at the end of 21 overs in the first innings of a team in a Test in Australia, only behind Australia’s 146/0 against India at Perth in 2012, where ball by ball data is available. Coincidentally, these are the two home Tests that Nathan Lyon has not featured in since his debut.

[JSRAW]

Aussie flying in Gabba , 130 runs in 21 overs although they lost Travis Head but both Weatherald & Labuschagne looking great especially Weatherald  who is playing with an SR of 100+ & middling every ball so far.

131/1 is the second highest score at the end of 21 overs in the first innings of a team in a Test in Australia, only behind Australia’s 146/0 against India at Perth in 2012, where ball by ball data is available. Coincidentally, these are the two home Tests that Nathan Lyon has not featured in since his debut.

Bazballers going with over 4 rpo is a norm but Aussie scoring at 6 rpo against the bazballers?

With 3 mm grass left on the deck I was promised domination of bowlsheviks and whimpering effect on batiarchy but script seems to be going in opposite direction.