Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self

finally an excellent session for India. First 100-run partnership for India and a very good one.

Wondering what would be our scorecard if this duo manages to bat all day. That would be something and it requires a lot of luck and courage. Ahh, why Rahane and Lord are giving hope to Indian fans? Undecided

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Not looking good! I was expecting a century from Rahane. He did his job, while the top order failed. How long Thakur and Yadav will be able to stay is a big question now. India need to stay till the end of day 3 and need a score of more than 300 if they want to draw this match.

The only hope now is Shardul Thakur, if he stays more on the strike side and the relatively weak batting that keeps them more on the non-strike side, India's collection will cross roughly 300 plus. In this case Shardul Thakur is the second highest run scorer in the first innings and he just completed his half century. In any case, Shardul Thakur's outstanding authority in this crisis is worth remembering. Welcome to him for outstanding leadership.

The score have reached 293/8, somehow 300+ runs will be reached. It is really bad that India's top order didn't perform well. The lower order is far better and had contributed good to the team score. Shardul Thakur is really good at his performance, and none could've expected this from him. For Australia it is the top order that performed, with Indian team the lower order is doing well. Mohammed Shami is giving the best support. If this partnership continues for the day, then the chances of India to draw the match will increase. However such an chance is really narrow against the mighty bowlers of Australia who are in good form.