Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

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The way Sri Lankan team started losing wickets from the beginning, I thought they would not be able to go very far, but Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva were able to create resistance there and because of them I would say that Sri Lankan team is currently close to 250 runs, now let's see how far Sri Lankan team can go with the remaining four wickets. My personal opinion here is that Sri Lankan team will finish their first innings within 320 runs in this match, I don't think they will be able to go much further than that. On the other hand, since this is not their home ground, they will not be able to take extra chances here.

The beginning of the match was completely favourable for WI, but 4th and 6th wicket partnerships brought SL to make a strong comeback in this first day's play. Now WI, who are playing without Shai Hope, needs to keep things on balance.

SL got a good bowling attack, this can restrict WI, but today the first session could be interesting.

Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya led his team from the front and scored a century with good support from Chandimal and Dinusha.

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New Zealand tour of England the 3rd test match at Trent bridge New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first The first inning of New Zealand is very good and chasing a good score in 84 overs and 4 wickets down the New Zealand score is 361 if they will continue their performance as well so they will give a target to approximately 450 or 550 The England team also looking for a wicket before day 1 end up.

[noormcs5]

Last Test game of test series between New Zealand and England is currently being played and Day 1 has ended today. Before this last test game, both teams had won one game each in first two game. So series is currently tie at 1–1 and let's see who will win last test game as well win this series. NZ team won toss and they chose bat first and gave bowling line to ENG team. In 1 st day, NZ team lost 4 wickets and has made 361 runs in 84.1 overs. Among 4 wickets that have lost, two were key wickets. Tom and Devon were batting very well for NZ team but both of them have now been dismissed. Tom scored 151 runs in 214 balls and hitted fifteen 4s and Devon scored 157 runs in 224 balls and hitting twenty two 4s and three 6s. Next two wickets did not perform well batsmen included Henry and Rachin. Rachin scored only 7 run and Henry made 36 runs. Now let’s see how much upcoming batsmen can add to team’s total runs.

At the end of the day 1 of the final match, we found that New Zealand is going to dominate this game if they carry the same energy in the upcoming days and same momentum for the next days, because to score 361 runs at day 1 against top class quality bowlers is not a cup of tea for every team. Still, they have 6 wickets more in hand, I think the best plan would be to play till you score 100 runs more minimum to try for more and then look for attacking bowling in the remaining overs of the day.

[TSen]

LOL... England's win during the first match shouldn't count as it was played on a horrible track. And New Zealand seems to be on course for a series win, as they have reached to a strong position at Nottingham. By the end of first day's play, they are at 361/4. Tom Latham and Devon Conway added 317 runs for the first wicket partnership, but towards the end the England bowlers managed to get some quick wickets. They were 317/0 and then ended at 361/4. If England can keep them under 400, then it will give them a massive psychological advantage in the match.

England's bowling is currently one of the worst even now, they are not able to have good control in home conditions. This is increasing their problems their batting is also losing depth. They needed to do good work on their domestic system, which failed to give them good players who could play with consistency.

The first day's play has completely belonged to New Zealand, with most chances they could cross the 400-run mark, and this could be good for them because with this advantage they can create pressure on England during their batting. New Zealand is also missing their star bowler Matt Henry this could be challenging for them, but their remaining bowlers are also better than English bowlers.

[WatChe]

At the end of the day 1 of the final match, we found that New Zealand is going to dominate this game if they carry the same energy in the upcoming days and same momentum for the next days, because to score 361 runs at day 1 against top class quality bowlers is not a cup of tea for every team. Still, they have 6 wickets more in hand, I think the best plan would be to play till you score 100 runs more minimum to try for more and then look for attacking bowling in the remaining overs of the day.

England got two more wickets towards the end of day one but that won't be of much use as New Zealand team was able to score 361 runs at stumps. Clearly New Zealand team will finish there innings around 500 runs and that will test England batting lineup. This is final test and winner will win the series also. New Zealand already have made strong impact on day one and now its up to England bowlers to get them out as quickly as possible on day two otherwise game will slip away from them.

[virasog]

England got two more wickets towards the end of day one but that won't be of much use as New Zealand team was able to score 361 runs at stumps. Clearly New Zealand team will finish there innings around 500 runs and that will test England batting lineup. This is final test and winner will win the series also. New Zealand already have made strong impact on day one and now its up to England bowlers to get them out as quickly as possible on day two otherwise game will slip away from them.

Well, I think there are a few chances for England to make a comeback. Still, they are in the race and not giving up. Yeah, it has been too late now, so nothing is working in their favor, but still if they get more wickets, New Zealand might fall back. Today, let's highlight some of the key mistakes. For example, why can't England have a wicket in the early moments of the game, after bowling up to 70 overs, they got a single wicket and in the next 12 to 14 overs, they got three more.

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Sri Lanka set 309 runs Target against West Indies in the 1st Test where Sri Lanka took early control of the match with their solid effort. West indies blowers made them in trouble and Srlianka lost some top orders eailer. Despite of that, their batters showed good patience and discipline on a challenging situation. And it wasn't possible without Dhananjaya de Silva, who took the team responsibility alone and  played a tremendous innings, which led him to hit the century, a 120 runs massive score. Now West Indies have a big task ahead and they need to be confident enough. If they can't handle the pressure then situation might go against them. Next innings will be more interesting

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The average first innings score at this ground in Nottingham is 327. This is quite helpful for the batsmen. If New Zealand can bat responsibly, I estimate that they will collect at least  450+ in the first innings.

New Zealand reached 317 runs without losing any wickets, but then ending up all out for 438 is a disastrous batting display by the rest of the New Zealand batting line up.

Full credits to Ben Stokes for taking England back in the game by picking up wickets regularly. Now England need to bat deeper and they need some serious contribution from Joe Root and Harry Brook and the rest of the batters.

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Clearly New Zealand team will finish there innings around 500 runs and that will test England batting lineup. This is final test and winner will win the series also. New Zealand already have made strong impact on day one and now its up to England bowlers to get them out as quickly as possible on day two otherwise game will slip away from them.

Given the start New Zealand got from their openers, it is a disaster that the rest of the batsmen could not capitalize. Instead of setting a huge total and take the match completely away from England, they crumbled to 438 runs.

[HelliumZ]

Given the start New Zealand got from their openers, it is a disaster that the rest of the batsmen could not capitalize. Instead of setting a huge total and take the match completely away from England, they crumbled to 438 runs.

After Tom Latham's 151 and Devon Conway's 157, no New Zealand batsman could have scored even a fifty, meaning if these two batsmen had not added a 317-run partnership for New Zealand, New Zealand might have been all out before 250. This match was unexpectedly a good performance by New Zealand's two opening batsmen, which will be challenging for England. However, England started very well and so far England have collected a little bit of a hand by losing one wicket and collecting 77 runs.

[savetheFORUM]

England got two more wickets towards the end of day one but that won't be of much use as New Zealand team was able to score 361 runs at stumps. Clearly New Zealand team will finish there innings around 500 runs and that will test England batting lineup. This is final test and winner will win the series also. New Zealand already have made strong impact on day one and now its up to England bowlers to get them out as quickly as possible on day two otherwise game will slip away from them.

Well, I think there are a few chances for England to make a comeback. Still, they are in the race and not giving up. Yeah, it has been too late now, so nothing is working in their favor, but still if they get more wickets, New Zealand might fall back. Today, let's highlight some of the key mistakes. For example, why can't England have a wicket in the early moments of the game, after bowling up to 70 overs, they got a single wicket and in the next 12 to 14 overs, they got three more.

England has already come back into this game through their batting. Ben Duckett scored a century before his departure. This gives them a good boost. Jacob Bethel has a big partnership with Ben Duckett now he is set and giving support to Joe Root for another big partnership.

New Zealand, after winning the second test match, has serious problems due to injuries to their bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, who face another big blow. Their bowler, Blair Tickner, could be handy for England because now visitors are not having enough options, and they can take good advantage of this.
After Ben Duckett's quick century, now these are going to be important for England's chances in this game because a big partnership can give them a chance of having 500 runs, which could be good for them.

[fuguebtc]

After Tom Latham's 151 and Devon Conway's 157, no New Zealand batsman could have scored even a fifty, meaning if these two batsmen had not added a 317-run partnership for New Zealand, New Zealand might have been all out before 250. This match was unexpectedly a good performance by New Zealand's two opening batsmen, which will be challenging for England. However, England started very well and so far England have collected a little bit of a hand by losing one wicket and collecting 77 runs.

After watching the performance of New Zealand's opening pair, I thought they would score 450+ very easily. New Zealand should have scored at least 500 in the first innings. Except for Tom Latham and Conway, all the batsmen have batted like fools.

New Zealand will probably not be able to take the lead in the first innings. England's batsmen are also batting very responsibly on a batting friendly pitch. Opener Ben Duckett returned to the dressing room after scoring 113 runs. England's total is now 223/2. Bethel is unbeaten on 74 and Root is unbeaten on 21.

Matches played on such batting friendly pitches usually end in draws. If New Zealand can bat well in the second innings, the match will be drawn.

[virasog]

After Tom Latham's 151 and Devon Conway's 157, no New Zealand batsman could have scored even a fifty, meaning if these two batsmen had not added a 317-run partnership for New Zealand, New Zealand might have been all out before 250. This match was unexpectedly a good performance by New Zealand's two opening batsmen, which will be challenging for England. However, England started very well and so far England have collected a little bit of a hand by losing one wicket and collecting 77 runs.

I think England needs to play like this, they need to play in partnership instead of different plans. Already, they have chased half of the target and then they will have lead, they are batting above 223, whereas New Zealand are just hoping to get one more wicket to have momentum, but it looks hard. Joe Root and Jacob Bethel are batting well with a pure responsibility. Let's see what will happen in this final test. It's going to be interesting.

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After Tom Latham's 151 and Devon Conway's 157, no New Zealand batsman could have scored even a fifty, meaning if these two batsmen had not added a 317-run partnership for New Zealand, New Zealand might have been all out before 250. This match was unexpectedly a good performance by New Zealand's two opening batsmen, which will be challenging for England. However, England started very well and so far England have collected a little bit of a hand by losing one wicket and collecting 77 runs.

I think England needs to play like this, they need to play in partnership instead of different plans. Already, they have chased half of the target and then they will have lead, they are batting above 223, whereas New Zealand are just hoping to get one more wicket to have momentum, but it looks hard. Joe Root and Jacob Bethel are batting well with a pure responsibility. Let's see what will happen in this final test. It's going to be interesting.

Cricket is a funny game, anything can change at any moment in any format. The morning session will be crucial and if ENG survives that then they will post a score with some lead, and the way the game is progressing atleast the game will go for the day 5.

And the other game SL is kind of leading the game at the moment, WI is not that strong in the redball so I doubt they can make it even against not the best SL side.

[Farhan99]

Sri Lanka is on tour in the West Indies today. The first test started at North Sound. Here, after winning the toss, the West Indies chose to bowl first in the first session. The West Indian bowlers did a good job and took 3 wickets.

The 4th wicket partnership between Danish Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva gives good relief to Sri Lanka, but still things are favourable for West Indies. They have two quick wickets after the lunch break.
West Indies is the favourite to win this match and series, but Sri Lankans have a few good players who can make things difficult for West Indies at home with their performance.

The most enjoyable test series is started between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Least West Indies conditions and the day one is continued and two sessions are almost completed and West Indies after winning the toss elected to field and actually it's a very positive discussion taken by Indies  captain and management and still get benefit because in two sessions they almost take half wickets on just one seventy plus runs. As Sri Lanka opens the innings First and the top order gives just ordinary start to the team but in middle order Dinesh Chandimal puts a very effective half century and also De Silva was very brilliant and now at sixty plus runs and remains on pitch and if West Indies get success to taking all wickets and after that they knows well about the home conditions and they easily manage this situation. I'm

[Qastessa]

Sri Lanka set 309 runs Target against West Indies in the 1st Test where Sri Lanka took early control of the match with their solid effort. West indies blowers made them in trouble and Srlianka lost some top orders eailer. Despite of that, their batters showed good patience and discipline on a challenging situation. And it wasn't possible without Dhananjaya de Silva, who took the team responsibility alone and  played a tremendous innings, which led him to hit the century, a 120 runs massive score. Now West Indies have a big task ahead and they need to be confident enough. If they can't handle the pressure then situation might go against them. Next innings will be more interesting

After setting 310 as target, now Sri Lankan bowlers are doing a good job. They have 3 wickets, and West Indies is still trailing by 189 runs. Now Aamir Jango and Joshua Da Silva are on the crease and trying to build their inning, but Sri Lankan bowlers are having enough to restrict them from scoring runs freely.

In test format, West Indies has been struggling badly for a long time due to poor technique and inconsistency. Their batting needs good improvement, but things are not going favourably for having any good development bowlers. They have some good improvements, but the balance is not right for having good results in this format. Their domestic system also fails to bring good batsmen in test matches.

[AgriTrack]

England got two more wickets towards the end of day one but that won't be of much use as New Zealand team was able to score 361 runs at stumps. Clearly New Zealand team will finish there innings around 500 runs and that will test England batting lineup. This is final test and winner will win the series also. New Zealand already have made strong impact on day one and now its up to England bowlers to get them out as quickly as possible on day two otherwise game will slip away from them.

Well, I think there are a few chances for England to make a comeback. Still, they are in the race and not giving up. Yeah, it has been too late now, so nothing is working in their favor, but still if they get more wickets, New Zealand might fall back. Today, let's highlight some of the key mistakes. For example, why can't England have a wicket in the early moments of the game, after bowling up to 70 overs, they got a single wicket and in the next 12 to 14 overs, they got three more.

This match was played between the England and New Zealand teams, in which both these teams have just played their first innings, in which the New Zealand team has set a target of 438 runs in its first innings, in which all the players have shown very good performance, due to which they have succeeded in making their target bigger, but two players have made very good scores and almost both of them have made good scores and the remaining score has been achieved by the rest of the players together. In comparison, if we look at the performance of the England team, they have just scored 223 runs out of the target, which their players have also shown good performance in making, but they have not shown the same performance as the New Zealand team. They have not yet completed their first innings, due to which the match is still incomplete, but they have kept their wickets strong, due to which they can still win the match if they play well. They still have to play their second innings.  Look which team wins the innings. England is still trailing by 215 runs.

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Cricket is a funny game, anything can change at any moment in any format. The morning session will be crucial and if ENG survives that then they will post a score with some lead, and the way the game is progressing atleast the game will go for the day 5.

The first day belonged to New Zealand and the second day belonged to England. The way in which England were able to control the New Zealand innings today was fantastic and the way England went on to counter attack with the Bazball style of play even though they lost an early wicket is interesting. The match depends on how both teams will perform tomorrow, right now the England have the advantage.

And the other game SL is kind of leading the game at the moment, WI is not that strong in the redball so I doubt they can make it even against not the best SL side.

I am not familiar with the current West Indies team. West Indies trail by 108 runs with 5 wickets in hand Sri Lanka have the upper hand as the pitch might help the spinners in the last two days.

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And the other game SL is kind of leading the game at the moment, WI is not that strong in the redball so I doubt they can make it even against not the best SL side.

I am not familiar with the current West Indies team. West Indies trail by 108 runs with 5 wickets in hand Sri Lanka have the upper hand as the pitch might help the spinners in the last two days.

Last I checked they were 3 down for 100 runs and they posted 100+ already and just trailing by 80 runs with 5 wickets in hand, so they are playing better than I expected still one needs to play a long inning to have a substantial lead that will be enough to tackle the SL batters and chase it down on the day 5.

[Nanga Parbat]

England has already come back into this game through their batting. Ben Duckett scored a century before his departure. This gives them a good boost. Jacob Bethel has a big partnership with Ben Duckett now he is set and giving support to Joe Root for another big partnership.

New Zealand, after winning the second test match, has serious problems due to injuries to their bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, who face another big blow. Their bowler, Blair Tickner, could be handy for England because now visitors are not having enough options, and they can take good advantage of this.
After Ben Duckett's quick century, now these are going to be important for England's chances in this game because a big partnership can give them a chance of having 500 runs, which could be good for them.

This is of good interest to me and to those who thought that New Zealand would victory the first innings with a good effort and I expected England to come back with a good batting order and effort to weaken the New Zealand target. The New Zealand batsmen scored 438 runs and if they had reduced their carelessness a little, they could have scored a little more. The England batsmen have scored 232 runs for 2 wickets playing with a lot of effort and tough and if their batsmen score runs with the same effort, the New Zealand target can be achieved. The England batsmen can succeed in this innings with the same effort because they have enough wickets and the target is less, so they will achieve it and victory and this will make New Zealand play harder in the second innings. This innings will decide the victory, which team will make this series successful and what will be the result of it.

[Bitcoin_people]

The 3rd Test match between New Zealand and England is going to be very exciting because both teams have won one match each in the two matches, so they are level in the series. In the third Test match, New Zealand scored 438 runs in the first innings, the batting performance of the New Zealand team was very good in the opening but later all the other batsmen could not bat very well. Devon Conway scored 157 runs and Tom Latham scored 151 runs, the great batting performance of both of them gave a big target to the England team. At the moment, England lost two wickets in the first innings and they are also batting well in the opening, Ben Duckett scored 113 runs and he was later out. Jacob Bethell scored 74 runs and he will bat patiently to score a century, Joe Root has great patience in batting. Since England scored 223 runs in the first innings after losing 2 wickets, in this case, the equation shows that they can easily meet the target given by New Zealand.