Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[MusaPk]

Yes, both Bangladesh and Pakistan will play tomorrow with the aim of winning, where Bangladesh's target will be to win the series and Pakistan's target will be to win and draw the series. Pakistan lost the first Test match and in that case, they will play tomorrow with some changes, with Babar Azam newly added to the team. How likely do you see him recovering from his injury and performing well in the team to help Pakistan win against Bangladesh?

If we look at results of last three test matches between Bangladesh and Pakistan then all went in favour of Bangladesh. In all these three matches, Pakistan lost the game because of poor batting in second innings and this is the area Pakistan need to focus on. The second test is a must win game for Pakistan to avoid a series loss by 2-0. Babar Azam inclusion in playing eleven is a good boost for Pakistan but rest of batsmen also need to play there part well.

[Jewan420]

If we look at results of last three test matches between Bangladesh and Pakistan then all went in favour of Bangladesh. In all these three matches, Pakistan lost the game because of poor batting in second innings and this is the area Pakistan need to focus on. The second test is a must win game for Pakistan to avoid a series loss by 2-0. Babar Azam inclusion in playing eleven is a good boost for Pakistan but rest of batsmen also need to play there part well.

Pakistan has a very poor performance in their second innings, especially in batting. They have lost the last three matches in the same manner, yet they have not learned from that mistake. The bowling lineup of the Test XI announced against Bangladesh is the weakest, where Bangladesh's XI has all the fast bowlers, while Pakistan's XI does not have any notable fast bowlers.

It is certain that both the teams are going to take the field with a changed XI in the second match. Pakistan's XI may see changes in both the bowling and batting lineups, and Bangladesh's XI may see changes in the batting lineup. However, the outcome of the match tomorrow will depend to some extent on the toss. Whichever team wins the toss, they will decide to bat.

[Nanga Parbat]

If we look at results of last three test matches between Bangladesh and Pakistan then all went in favour of Bangladesh. In all these three matches, Pakistan lost the game because of poor batting in second innings and this is the area Pakistan need to focus on. The second test is a must win game for Pakistan to avoid a series loss by 2-0. Babar Azam inclusion in playing eleven is a good boost for Pakistan but rest of batsmen also need to play there part well.

Pakistan lost the first match due to their luck and some carelessness and if they do not succeed in the second match, it will be difficult for them to gain strength and succeed in the next series. I do not think so because people have made it enough high but still if an experienced batsman is included in the team, the team works hard and effort a lot and its effect also gets involved in the victory of their team. Pakistan has to score more runs than Bangladesh in both the innings so that their chances of success increase. Bangladesh is playing with a lot of hard work and strength this time and that is why they have now forced Pakistan to make mistakes by learning from Pakistan their mistakes. In the match to be held tomorrow, Pakistan will have to focus the most on bowling so that the weak target will become the strength of their victory.

[Crypto Library]

In the first Test match, the four batsmen Nazmul Hasan Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das performed exceptionally due to which a crucial innings of 413 runs was given to Pakistan by Bangladesh where Pakistan was all out while trailing by 27 runs.
In the second innings, of course, Nazmul Hasan Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque, these three batsmen performed quite well and Taskin Ahmed came in at the end and played an important role in increasing the score. Yes, in this Test, almost everyone except the opener of Bangladesh has contributed well. That is, the contribution of everyone except the two opening batsmen of Bangladesh was really important for winning this Test.

Hehe dude not in the first test match in the first innings, Nazmul Hasan Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das all have the big contribution and for this actually it was possible to took upto 413 run, even in most of the cases what we can't imagine from the Bangladeshi batter.

However, I want to explain in this post the overall good batting performances of those who performed well in both innings of the entire test match, where I will put Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque ahead of everyone else in terms of giving credit. And in terms of bowling, Mehedi Hasan Miraj in the first innings and Nahid Rana in the second innings did big credit.

Anyway, the second Test match is going to start tomorrow. What is your opinion on this match?

[noormcs5]

It is for sure that Babar Azam to come for the second test game, but now the question comes that who will replace him from the squad because Azan Awais can't be replaced due to his century and he is such a good opener, always provides a good start touch to the team.

On the other hand, the second opener, Imam Ul Haq, could be replaced. And below number three, we have Abdullah Fazal, who is good at power hitting, so I don't think the team should sacrifice him just to fit Babar Azam into the playing 11.

Imam Ul Haq should not be replaced because I will talk about him later with a reasonable and powerful explanation. But before that, if we talk about Abdullah Fazal, he might be the player who could be replaced because he is a youngster and a new player in the team, while Babar is the senior player and more deserving.

Now comes to Imam Ul Haq, the reason behind this is simple. These players who only get a chance in the test matches, and we might not be able to see them in different formats or even in league cricket , should not be replaced. The same reason goes for Saud Shakeel.

[Sithara007]

Bangladesh has already lost one wicket (that of Mahmudul Hasan Joy). He got out in the second ball of the match, and was nabbed by fast bowler Mohammad Abbas. Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan are at the crease now, and are slowly trying to rebuild the innings. Abbas and Khurram Shahzad opened the bowling for Pakistan, and so far they have done a good job. Hasan Ali will be the first change bowler, and he need to sustain the pressure on Bangladeshi batsmen, along with the spinners. Bangladesh has Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim to come next.

[Bd officer]

Bangladesh's opening batsmen did not do well in this Test as well. I thought Tanzid Hasan would do well but he also could not play a big innings and he got out for 26 runs. On the other hand, Mahmudul Hasan Joy did not do well in the 1st Test as well and got out for 0 runs today. I had some confidence in Mominul but he got out for 22 runs. Now Shanto and Mushfiq are at the crease so these two have to make a good partnership otherwise it will not be possible for them to score big. Anyway, so far BAN has scored 101 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Now let's see how many runs BAN can score in the 1st innings.

[virasog]

Bangladesh's opening batsmen did not do well in this Test as well. I thought Tanzid Hasan would do well but he also could not play a big innings and he got out for 26 runs. On the other hand, Mahmudul Hasan Joy did not do well in the 1st Test as well and got out for 0 runs today. I had some confidence in Mominul but he got out for 22 runs. Now Shanto and Mushfiq are at the crease so these two have to make a good partnership otherwise it will not be possible for them to score big. Anyway, so far BAN has scored 101 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Now let's see how many runs BAN can score in the 1st innings.

Today, Pakistan had a pretty kind of good start, as on the second ball of the game, they got a wicket caught by Salman Ali Agha that was amazing, and later on the bowlers were trying their best to carry the momentum and attack more and more as much as possible because this time Pakistan has learned from their mistakes and they are not making the same mistakes. Well, on the 9th over, Pakistan got another wicket. At that time, the scorecard looked like 44/2. And when the lunch break started, it was like 101/3 and now Bangladesh has made 168 runs and lost 6 wickets at tea.

[WatChe]

Bangladesh has already lost one wicket (that of Mahmudul Hasan Joy). He got out in the second ball of the match, and was nabbed by fast bowler Mohammad Abbas. Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan are at the crease now, and are slowly trying to rebuild the innings. Abbas and Khurram Shahzad opened the bowling for Pakistan, and so far they have done a good job. Hasan Ali will be the first change bowler, and he need to sustain the pressure on Bangladeshi batsmen, along with the spinners. Bangladesh has Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim to come next.

Bangladesh team got out after scoring 278 runs and this score was made possible because of ton from Litton Das. Apart from Litton Das no Bangladeshi batsman was able to score in 30s. Abbas picked 3 wickets and Khurram picked 4 wickets. Pakistan need to bat well in first innings and must try to get some lead in first innings. The advantage Pakistan team has in this test is presence of Babar Azam, while the winning momentum is with Bangladesh. Pressure is on Pakistan team to win this test and level the series.

[eaLiTy]

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Apart from Litton Das no Bangladeshi batsman was able to score in 30s. Abbas picked 3 wickets and Khurram picked 4 wickets. Pakistan need to bat well in first innings and must try to get some lead in first innings. The advantage Pakistan team has in this test is presence of Babar Azam, while the winning momentum is with Bangladesh. Pressure is on Pakistan team to win this test and level the series.

It was a dismal performance from the Bangladesh batsmen, as none of them were able to build any meaningful partnerships with Litton Das, who was anchoring the innings.

After losing three consecutive Test matches against Bangladesh, the advantage is on Pakistan for the first time. They need to score big and get a meaningful first innings lead and maintain the pressure. If not, it will be difficult to bat on the final day as I am expecting a spin friendly track from day 3 onwards.

[Bd officer]

BAN was all out for 278 runs but if the top order batsmen could have performed well in this match then Bangladesh could have scored more runs. I thought BAN would be all out before scoring 200 runs as BAN lost 6 wickets for 116 runs. But Litton Das performed brilliantly and helped the team to score 250+ runs. Liton scored his 6th century of his Test career and he was out for 126 runs. The first day of this Test has ended, Pakistan has scored 21 runs in 6 overs. Now tomorrow Bangladesh bowlers will have to perform well and try to bowl Pakistan out quickly.

[JSRAW]

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Apart from Litton Das no Bangladeshi batsman was able to score in 30s. Abbas picked 3 wickets and Khurram picked 4 wickets. Pakistan need to bat well in first innings and must try to get some lead in first innings. The advantage Pakistan team has in this test is presence of Babar Azam, while the winning momentum is with Bangladesh. Pressure is on Pakistan team to win this test and level the series.

It was a dismal performance from the Bangladesh batsmen, as none of them were able to build any meaningful partnerships with Litton Das, who was anchoring the innings.

After losing three consecutive Test matches against Bangladesh, the advantage is on Pakistan for the first time. They need to score big and get a meaningful first innings lead and maintain the pressure. If not, it will be difficult to bat on the final day as I am expecting a spin friendly track from day 3 onwards.

They were 116/6 so current scoreline looks decent comeback. The way things were going i thought they're gonna bundle up under 150 so it's atleast respectable total.

Why shaheen sitting out, pulled up hammy or what? And such a disrespect to Noman chacha.

[HelliumZ]

They were 116/6 so current scoreline looks decent comeback. The way things were going i thought they're gonna bundle up under 150 so it's atleast respectable total.

Why shaheen sitting out, pulled up hammy or what? And such a disrespect to Noman chacha.

Liton Das saved Bangladesh from being all out for 150 runs and if some talented players like Taijul Islam and Shariful Islam had not scored some runs towards the end, Bangladesh might not have crossed 200 runs.
Bangladesh were bowled out for zero runs early on, which hindered them from setting a big target. Moreover, Bangladesh's top order failed to deliver. Bangladesh's target of 278 is undoubtedly good, but a first innings of 278 is not at all suitable for winning a Test.
Khurram Shahzad bowled brilliantly in place of Shaheen Shah Afridi and took four wickets as the highest wicket taker. Sajid Khan tried to bowl well in place of Noman Chacha.

[Bityar]

BAN was all out for 278 runs but if the top order batsmen could have performed well in this match then Bangladesh could have scored more runs. I thought BAN would be all out before scoring 200 runs as BAN lost 6 wickets for 116 runs. But Litton Das performed brilliantly and helped the team to score 250+ runs. Liton scored his 6th century of his Test career and he was out for 126 runs. The first day of this Test has ended, Pakistan has scored 21 runs in 6 overs. Now tomorrow Bangladesh bowlers will have to perform well and try to bowl Pakistan out quickly.

Yes Today was a tough start for bangladesh especially with the top order batsman failing again When Bangladesh were 6 wickets down on 116 runs it was looking like they wouldn’t cross even 200 but litton das played a brilliant knock Scoring 126 runs in pressure and fighting game was amazing

But I think if we look to Pakistani team they were in good form but Shan masood captaincy didnot look very impressive today but anyways pakistan should built a strong partnership tomorrow

[noormcs5]

Bangladesh's opening batsmen did not do well in this Test as well. I thought Tanzid Hasan would do well but he also could not play a big innings and he got out for 26 runs. On the other hand, Mahmudul Hasan Joy did not do well in the 1st Test as well and got out for 0 runs today. I had some confidence in Mominul but he got out for 22 runs. Now Shanto and Mushfiq are at the crease so these two have to make a good partnership otherwise it will not be possible for them to score big. Anyway, so far BAN has scored 101 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Now let's see how many runs BAN can score in the 1st innings.

I like that Shaheen Shah Afridi is sitting on the bench because in the previous game he disappointed us a lot, and why he was struggling to boost his pace, he deserves not to to play this game and I think he should not get a chance in the one day series too against Australia, only if he would not change his pace and recover his fitness. To be an Athlete, he needs to be fit for any kind of condition. The problem is all about the pace, you can't even blame the fact that the pitch is not good or whatever.

[Mask.x]

Bangladesh vs Pakistan

Tomorrow, the second Test game between Bangladesh and Pakistan is finally here. Bangladesh has all the momentum since they were winning the previous game, that's why Nahid Rana and almost every player is so comfortable about facing Pakistan once again. They are having home advantage too, but I think both of the teams have equal days to practice on the pitch, so it is gonna be fair competition based on skills and yeah pitch condition matters a lot, the team who judges it as soon as possible will be good.

Yes, in the coming match Bangladesh will come with confidence because of the last extra ordinary Performance, and playing at home definitely work in their favor. But as it is a test match, so now it's depends on Pakistan how to handle pressure and regain their confidence, if they figure out the pitch and the area where they are weak and lost the 1st match, then the second test could be better for them.

[virasog]

I like that Shaheen Shah Afridi is sitting on the bench because in the previous game he disappointed us a lot, and why he was struggling to boost his pace, he deserves not to to play this game and I think he should not get a chance in the one day series too against Australia, only if he would not change his pace and recover his fitness. To be an Athlete, he needs to be fit for any kind of condition. The problem is all about the pace, you can't even blame the fact that the pitch is not good or whatever.

Yes but at the same time, this problem is not only with Shaheen Shah Afridi, even through in the last game we saw Abbas Khan also struggling.

If we look the game from the batting perspective of Pakistan so they are good at all, because since the backbone of Pakistan is back, thats Baber Azam. Hopefully, he would not disappoint us whenever he gets the chance, while at the same time, we have Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal too in the playing 11, which means the top order is gonna be dominating.  

[TSen]

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Apart from Litton Das no Bangladeshi batsman was able to score in 30s. Abbas picked 3 wickets and Khurram picked 4 wickets. Pakistan need to bat well in first innings and must try to get some lead in first innings. The advantage Pakistan team has in this test is presence of Babar Azam, while the winning momentum is with Bangladesh. Pressure is on Pakistan team to win this test and level the series.

It was a dismal performance from the Bangladesh batsmen, as none of them were able to build any meaningful partnerships with Litton Das, who was anchoring the innings.

After losing three consecutive Test matches against Bangladesh, the advantage is on Pakistan for the first time. They need to score big and get a meaningful first innings lead and maintain the pressure. If not, it will be difficult to bat on the final day as I am expecting a spin friendly track from day 3 onwards.

Bangladeshi batsmen were looking overconfident in this inning, which did not allow them to have some resistance against Pakistani bowlers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas. They did good bowling; having early wickets gave them a good chance of staying in control.

Litton Das put up good resistance; his timely century was good for them to have a good total on board because there was a good chance for Pakistan to clean them out before reaching 200, but two good partnerships allowed Bangladesh to have 278 runs in the last few overs. Pakistan openers also played well and reached 21 without any losses. They needed to have a good total if they wanted to win this match and end their losing streak against Bangladesh.

[Jewan420]

Yes but at the same time, this problem is not only with Shaheen Shah Afridi, even through in the last game we saw Abbas Khan also struggling.

If we look the game from the batting perspective of Pakistan so they are good at all, because since the backbone of Pakistan is back, thats Baber Azam. Hopefully, he would not disappoint us whenever he gets the chance, while at the same time, we have Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal too in the playing 11, which means the top order is gonna be dominating.  

At the end of the first day, we can say that Pakistan is doing well so far. When they won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bat, I thought they made the wrong decision in this match as in the first match. However, the inclusion of Khurram Shahzad in the team has strengthened the bowling lineup of Pakistan XI. Although they put Bangladesh under pressure from the beginning, Bangladesh was relieved of that pressure with a brilliant century from Liton Das.

Bangladesh's total on the first day was 278 and Pakistan's total was 21 without wickets. Tomorrow, maybe we will see how well Pakistan is doing. The pitch may not be conducive for the batters, it seemed that way on the first day. Maybe tomorrow we will be sure about the pitch.

[MusaPk]

At the end of the first day, we can say that Pakistan is doing well so far. When they won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bat, I thought they made the wrong decision in this match as in the first match. However, the inclusion of Khurram Shahzad in the team has strengthened the bowling lineup of Pakistan XI. Although they put Bangladesh under pressure from the beginning, Bangladesh was relieved of that pressure with a brilliant century from Liton Das.

Bangladesh's total on the first day was 278 and Pakistan's total was 21 without wickets. Tomorrow, maybe we will see how well Pakistan is doing. The pitch may not be conducive for the batters, it seemed that way on the first day. Maybe tomorrow we will be sure about the pitch.

The issue with Pakistan is that they are not able to bat well in second innings and that is the main reason why they have lost 3 test matches in a row against Bangladesh. Pakistan got the advantage of picking early wickets but they got relaxed and allowed Litton to settle on the crease. Now Bangladesh has scored a decent first innings total of 278 runs which will be difficult for struggling Pakistani batting. At the end of day two, Pakistan score is 21 without loss of any wicket and if Pakistan want to win this game then they must score big in first innings.