Re: Cricket match prediction discussions

This is bowling pitch so Batsman is struggling to make a big score. India lost one more wicket 103/7. need 105 runs i think it is not possible. SA will win.

Guys, it's over. India bowled out for just 135, with Vernon Philander taking six wickets. I would have bet on India and lost my money, but fortunately I decided to skip this match. And BTW, I don't know why they are including Ashwin in the playing XI. He is good only in Indian conditions. He can never perform in countries such as South Africa and Australia.

I think they are soon going to change the playing XI Ashwin was kept in because he is the best spinner India has. Turn in South african conditions is really difficult thing to do. But in this match I think it was the Indian batting squad at fault. I mean there wasn't even a single person except Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was able to judge the swing in the ball. I think its better if they bring Rahane in he is a better batsmen of tough conditions but it will be a hard choice to make that who will skip the match.

I think they will not drop Ashwin he is the only spinner is playing on the Indian team, maybe they will drop Murali Vijay and bring back Rahane in his place. This is the only option left for Indian Team.

Congrats South Africa.

The Indian team management's decision to keep Ajinkya Rahane out of the playing 11 was totally wrong. Ajinkya Rahane is one of the finest test player and he has very successful overseas record. I think Ajinkya Rahane should be in team replacing Rohit Sharma, no doubt Sharma is good batsman but you can not forget test specialist like rahane. Indian team should correct their mistake in the next match which could turn the table for them.

I think the reason for keeping Sharma in the squad was his recent great form which clearly makes him number 1 batsmen in the world. But yes you are right when it comes to south African pitches we need someone who has more technique than bat flow. Rahane will be in for the next match.

Sharma is an unpredictable batsman and he played outstanding in the previous series so I think BCCI will not drop Sharma. The only choice is as I told Murali Vijay, compare to him Sharma is far better. But I believe they will play with the same team in next test match.