Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[JunaidAzizi]

West Indies is really in a better position now as they managed to score 239 in the first day by losing 5 wickets. But they are unlikely to score around 400 runs in the first innings. WI doesn't have any good batsmen left, we may see a collapse in their batting line-up after the fall of the 6th wicket. It is hard to make a proper prediction of this match by seeing the scoreboard of day 1. According to the sportsbooks, WI is quite favourite to win the match.

The West Indies team was unable to score 400 runs to set a huge target for the Pakistan team, but they ended up with 344 runs, which they are very satisfied with because they know how poorly the Pakistan team performed in the first match. They punished Pakistan in the first match, and now they are doing it again. Babar and Shafiq are in the crease, and now the whole innings depends on them, as the middle order didn't perform well in the last match. Now all eyes are on Babar, as 155 runs are left, and he is the one who can build a good partnership to at least revive the team against the West Indies in the second match.

[Compromise me]

Well, West Indies were batting first but there was a big question in the Pakistan team selection, that why did they replaced to Shan Masood from the team, why did they kicked him outside from the team instead he always perform so good, just in the previous game in the first innings when the team lost early wickets he built an good parternship with Imam Ul Haq and scored really valueable runs and if you talk about the second innings, in the second innings almost every one was the part of collapse. 

Pakistan team selectors and coaches always try to take the decisions which are not in the favour of Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan team has good batter but they don't want to take work from these batters and now Babar Azam is part of the team and they want to the Babar Azam, Although Babar is not good batter as comparison to Shan Masood and Shan Masood have experience of test matches and they lose first match in the captaincy and Babar Azam want to clear his path. He always take decisions and he always blackmail to the coaches and that is reason Shan Masood is on that bench and he is top class batter and Pakistan team can lose this match also

[eaLiTy]

If you want to see what's wrong with the Pakistani cricket, then 2nd test match playing XI is fine example.

I mean who needs washed out bowler, who only picked 8 wickets in the last match. If you can't even pick 10fer then you should be dropped, based selection call.

This is definitely a crazy move to rest Mohammad Abbas who took 8 wickets and giving a debut to Ubaid Shah. If they have included a spinner instead of a pacer considering the pitch conditions, then I would understand the logic. This is mindboggling. 

Right now, Pakistan is in a really great position as they trail by just 79 runs. Abdullah Shafique scored a century, and Babar Azam is continuing his form after taking over the captaincy—he might probably reach his century soon. The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

[Zaka1221]

West Indies are chasing a big target after losing 6 wickets on the second day. At the moment, Roston Chase has done the best in the batting performance of the West Indies team. He is still unbeaten and his batting performance is batting with great patience. After Justin Greaves was dismissed for 73, Roston Chase has held the game later. If this captain is dismissed, then West Indies may not have any other batsman to play with. However, Pakistan team is trying hard to collect more wickets and put pressure on West Indies team, if West Indies team's batting performance improves at the moment, then the target can go close to 350 runs. If Pakistan team is given such a big target in this Test match, then it may be very difficult for Pakistan to win this last match. Since West Indies team has already won their first match, in that case, they will play with confidence to win the series. However, Pakistan team must improve both batting and bowling lines, then there is a possibility of a draw in the game.

Second Test between the West Indies and Pakistan teams is going on in which the West Indies team has taken the first innings in which they have played 105 overs and four balls and set a target of 344 runs and the Pakistan team, which is playing against them, has played 49 and four balls and in this they have scored 216 runs and the main thing is that only two of their players have been out so far and the situation that is being seen seems that the Pakistan team will win but nothing can be said because the result of the match has not come yet. Roston Chase and Justin Greaves are the two players who gave a good support immediately after the middle order, which allowed a good target to be set and these players are from the West Indies. Two players from the team playing against them are also performing in the same way, whose names are Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique and both of them are not out.

[WatChe]

This is definitely a crazy move to rest Mohammad Abbas who took 8 wickets and giving a debut to Ubaid Shah. If they have included a spinner instead of a pacer considering the pitch conditions, then I would understand the logic. This is mindboggling. 

Right now, Pakistan is in a really great position as they trail by just 79 runs. Abdullah Shafique scored a century, and Babar Azam is continuing his form after taking over the captaincy—he might probably reach his century soon. The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

They need to be careful as we have seen in past test that once a well set partnership is broken the rest of batsmen got out quickly. Shafique has scored century on day 2 and if things went well on day 3 then Babar Azam will also score a century as he is just 14 runs away from scoring his 10th test century. Pakistan batting in second innings always struggle no matter how well they play in first innings. Keeping that thing in mind, Pakistan must score as much runs as possible in first innings.

[Out of mind]

West Indies team scored 344 runs on the first day of this match, Pakistan team's bowling performance was a bit good due to which West Indies were blocked. However, West Indies team gave a good batting performance but comparatively they lost wickets and the game went out of their control.
Pakistan team came out to bat in the first innings and played amazingly and lost only 2 wickets and they still have their top order batsmen. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique have a great partnership which has taken the team forward to achieve a big target. These two batsmen are still unbeaten, besides Abdullah Shafique has scored 107 and he is still unbeaten.
Babur Azam has scored 86 runs and he is still unbeaten, he will definitely make his century and the way the batting performance of both of them is seen, it is very easy for them to meet the target of West Indies. Pakistan team has scored 266 runs and now they need 78 runs so they will meet the target of West Indies and can collect a big lead.

[Sawera2255@]

PAKISTAN VS WEST INDIES 2ND TEST MATCH

I said one think in yesterday post that pakistan team is a unpredictible team this team can do any thing at any time At the end of test match it seems that West Indies team will score 400 but then the bowler of Pakistani team Sajid Khan took 4 wickets and all out the West Indies team at 344 . After them the pakistani team by doing bating at the end of 2nd day score 266 at the lose of 2 wickets and Abdullah Shafiq score 107 and he is still on the greece and the captain Baber Azam scores 86 and he is also still not out . Abdullah Shafiq and Baber Azam by doing partnership make 168 score and the game of third day will start at 7pm.

[Mahdirakib]

~snip~ The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

That's why I'm not going to keep Pakistan in the front seat of the match even though the possibility is more than 90% for them to win the match now. Their batting line-up may collapse at any moment. But I hope they won't mess it up like the first test match and will manage to have a lead of 100 runs at least after their first innings.

[JSRAW]

If you want to see what's wrong with the Pakistani cricket, then 2nd test match playing XI is fine example.

I mean who needs washed out bowler, who only picked 8 wickets in the last match. If you can't even pick 10fer then you should be dropped, based selection call.

This is definitely a crazy move to rest Mohammad Abbas who took 8 wickets and giving a debut to Ubaid Shah. If they have included a spinner instead of a pacer considering the pitch conditions, then I would understand the logic. This is mindboggling. 

Right now, Pakistan is in a really great position as they trail by just 79 runs. Abdullah Shafique scored a century, and Babar Azam is continuing his form after taking over the captaincy—he might probably reach his century soon. The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

They'd hope that it doesn't come to bite them in windies' 2nd innings.

So far, first 2 days looks like exactly as same first match. In last test match as well pak was in good position atleast for first 2 days and then came a collapse, would be fun to watch if they repeat the same mistakes again.

[laspol65]

~snip~ The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

That's why I'm not going to keep Pakistan in the front seat of the match even though the possibility is more than 90% for them to win the match now. Their batting line-up may collapse at any moment. But I hope they won't mess it up like the first test match and will manage to have a lead of 100 runs at least after their first innings.

Pakistan team is showing a very good performance in the first innings of today's second Test match. So far, Pakistan team's performance is very good, and only 78 runs are left to equalize this innings. If Pakistan team can perform so well in this Test match, then why is the performance so bad in the first Test match?
Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique have collected good runs from their batting in their current position. If this pair breaks, Pakistan team's wicket storm can start, so as long as this partnership lasts, I think Pakistan team will be able to give a lead of 100 plus runs even after taking the match to a draw.

[Cointikka]

They'd hope that it doesn't come to bite them in windies' 2nd innings.

So far, first 2 days looks like exactly as same first match. In last test match as well pak was in good position atleast for first 2 days and then came a collapse, would be fun to watch if they repeat the same mistakes again.

Shaky start! Babar and Abdullah did stabilize and got PAK to a score of 266 runs, short of 78 runs. If these two keep on, then they might get a good lead. If anyone from these two gets out, then I predict again their whole batting lineup will crumble as in the first test. They both need not take or try shots that would cost them their wickets. It looks like the pitch is acting weird for now; it may be that the WI batters did not bat well or the Pakistani bowlers really bowled well. Day 3 will decide what happens next in this test match. I mean, who wins or whether this test match ends in a draw.

[vs2014]

Pakistan's performances have improved significantly than they did in recent matches. This time their batters looks more professional and confident. West Indies already finished their first innings batting with excellent score of 344 runs. Pakistan responded this matter as well. Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten century has given Pakistan more confidence, while Babar Azam's solid *86 has kept Pakistan moving in the right direction. If both of them can continue their partnership long, then they will put themselves in a strong position. Although WI will give best effort to take control of the match. Lets see how the match goes cause the contest is nicely balanced yet

[Bitcoin_Budha]

They'd hope that it doesn't come to bite them in windies' 2nd innings.

So far, first 2 days looks like exactly as same first match. In last test match as well pak was in good position atleast for first 2 days and then came a collapse, would be fun to watch if they repeat the same mistakes again.

Shaky start! Babar and Abdullah did stabilize and got PAK to a score of 266 runs, short of 78 runs. If these two keep on, then they might get a good lead. If anyone from these two gets out, then I predict again their whole batting lineup will crumble as in the first test. They both need not take or try shots that would cost them their wickets. It looks like the pitch is acting weird for now; it may be that the WI batters did not bat well or the Pakistani bowlers really bowled well. Day 3 will decide what happens next in this test match. I mean, who wins or whether this test match ends in a draw.

Same old story: after having a good partnership, now they lost 3 quick wickets. West Indies is back in the game with a good run-out by King. It turned things for them. Abdullah Shafiq is still on the crease, but no other batsman is giving him good support. Pakistan is trailing by 54 runs with 5 wickets in hand. Salman Agha is consistently failing to give anything positive.
Mohammad Rizwan has a chance of doing a good job and bringing the team back on a good match, but the Pakistani inning is going to be vital for them because having a lead will give them a good chance of bringing West Indies under pressure, but if they fail, they are surely going to have another defeat. This could be big below for them before the England tour, where conditions could be more difficult for these youngsters.

[Bitcoin_people]

Pakistan team performed very well in the beginning today, especially when Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique were in a good partnership. When Babar Azam got out, all the other batsmen could not bat well, they got out quickly and Pakistan has lost 6 wickets at the moment. West Indies team is trying to do a good bowling performance and they are trying hard to put pressure on Pakistan team's batsmen. Since West Indies team won the first test match, if they can somehow beat Pakistan team in the second test match, then they will win the series. On the other hand, Pakistan team will want to tie this series, but if Pakistan team can meet the target today, it will be a bit difficult for West Indies. As long as Abdullah Shafique is not out, runs will be generated for Pakistan, 129 runs have been collected from his bat so far, Pakistan will meet the target given by West Indies very soon.

[JSRAW]

Mini collapse but pakistan did alright by their own standards. Usually they go boom but Shafique holding up one end nicely.

They'd have liked losing 2 wickets less before lunch tho as babar-Shafique duo was looking to dig deep for good, windies really got lucky with bobsy, he deserved that ton. Guess 60-75 runs lead should do the job for Pakistan, given their tail manages to wag.

[Nanga Parbat]

Pakistan's performances have improved significantly than they did in recent matches. This time their batters looks more professional and confident. West Indies already finished their first innings batting with excellent score of 344 runs. Pakistan responded this matter as well. Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten century has given Pakistan more confidence, while Babar Azam's solid *86 has kept Pakistan moving in the right direction. If both of them can continue their partnership long, then they will put themselves in a strong position. Although WI will give best effort to take control of the match. Lets see how the match goes cause the contest is nicely balanced yet

Pakistan batsmen have lost 5 wickets so far to achieve the target of 344 and I don't think their hard work and play are professional because they have lost the first match and even if they victory this match, the series will be tied 1-1, which will make some difference in their strength. Pakistan bowling was enough good and strong in this target, due to which they were able to control the target to some extent, although this target is also strong for them because Pakistan batsmen have scored 307 runs in 85 overs and Pakistan's batsmen should play strong from here so that their target exceeds West Indies. West Indies will not be able to succeed in this first innings if their bowling is tough and Pakistan batsmen do not deviate from their actions, which is their negligence, then this easy target will become a victory for West Indies.

[MusaPk]

Pakistan team performed very well in the beginning today, especially when Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique were in a good partnership. When Babar Azam got out, all the other batsmen could not bat well, they got out quickly and Pakistan has lost 6 wickets at the moment. West Indies team is trying to do a good bowling performance and they are trying hard to put pressure on Pakistan team's batsmen. Since West Indies team won the first test match, if they can somehow beat Pakistan team in the second test match, then they will win the series. On the other hand, Pakistan team will want to tie this series, but if Pakistan team can meet the target today, it will be a bit difficult for West Indies. As long as Abdullah Shafique is not out, runs will be generated for Pakistan, 129 runs have been collected from his bat so far, Pakistan will meet the target given by West Indies very soon.

After the dismissal of Babar Azam, Pakistan lost 3 wickets in quick succession but good thing for Pakistan is that Abdullah Shafique is not out on 132. Babar Azam got run out after scoring 88 runs. Pakistan still 11 runs behind WI first innings score and now its evident that Pakistan won't be able to get a good lead in first innings. Jomel Warrican has picked 3 wickets while Shamar Joseph was able to pick 2 wickets. Its a must win game for Pakistan otherwise it will be their second consecutive whitewash in a row.   

[Adiljutt156]

Yesterday the second test match of Pakistan and West Indies was started In which West Indies team win the tose and decided the bating At the end of first day West Indies team make 239 scores at the lose of 5 wickets West Indies team play bating very well . The performance of pakistani bowlers was not remain best pakistan team already lose the test match or as the team of West Indies is playing it seems that they will make round about 350 to 400 scores If we see the first test match of pakistan the performance of pakistani team was not good or as team of West Indies is playing now I don't think the pakistani team will chase them but one thing is that the pakistani team is un predictible that they will do any thing .

Babar Azam is leading in that team And he made a good partnership with Abdullah shafique and both made important runs for the team. Abdullah Shafique is available on the crease which is positive impact on Pak inning as we know that Pak lose last match and West Indies cricket team performance was incredible the last match and Babar Azam was run out in this match. Pak team have good batter but they lack in the confidence and they have to build confidence to win next matches. Pak team have to play well in the second inning if they want to win this match. Today situation is good for Pak team but Pak team have to take good decisions to win this match. Warrican have to take more wickets in this match.

[Bityar]

Mini collapse but pakistan did alright by their own standards. Usually they go boom but Shafique holding up one end nicely.

They'd have liked losing 2 wickets less before lunch tho as babar-Shafique duo was looking to dig deep for good, windies really got lucky with bobsy, he deserved that ton. Guess 60-75 runs lead should do the job for Pakistan, given their tail manages to wag.

Yes at now pakistan is at 377/7 in 112 overs and pakistan is leading by 33 runs and what a innings played by abdullah shafiq how the classy player he is at now he is not out on 158 runs and is looking to score a double century and ali usman is also on crease. Pakistan is in good position and i think if they make a partnership pakistan is going to cross the line of 400 and then they just need a few wickets at start in second innings.

[Bitcoin Smith]

If you want to see what's wrong with the Pakistani cricket, then 2nd test match playing XI is fine example.

I mean who needs washed out bowler, who only picked 8 wickets in the last match. If you can't even pick 10fer then you should be dropped, based selection call.

This is definitely a crazy move to rest Mohammad Abbas who took 8 wickets and giving a debut to Ubaid Shah. If they have included a spinner instead of a pacer considering the pitch conditions, then I would understand the logic. This is mindboggling. 

Right now, Pakistan is in a really great position as they trail by just 79 runs. Abdullah Shafique scored a century, and Babar Azam is continuing his form after taking over the captaincy—he might probably reach his century soon. The only problem with Pakistan is that they could be in a strong position and then end up losing all their wickets in no time. We saw that in the first match, so let's see how it goes.

They'd hope that it doesn't come to bite them in windies' 2nd innings.

So far, first 2 days looks like exactly as same first match. In last test match as well pak was in good position atleast for first 2 days and then came a collapse, would be fun to watch if they repeat the same mistakes again.

Test matches can surprise us in just one session, looks like Pakistan is on the driver seat and anything above the lead of 70 can give them a cushion in the last innings but still all three results are possible in this game.

And it seems finally team India is not having any international games for almost three weeks after very long time. Good for the players they might have time to recover mentally.