Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]
Well, the first day ended without much play. We only had a 13.2 overs game where Australia managed to collect 28 runs and the game got stopped because of the rain. Usman Khawaja looked settled, making 19 runs while Nathan McSweene playing too much cautiously making only 4 in 33 balls.
It is now basically a 4 day test match as we had one day washed out. I am not sure if we will have more interruptions in the remaining days and it there is more rain, the most probable result of this match will be a draw and that will hurt the Indian cause to reach the WTC finals.
It is now basically a 4 day test match as we had one day washed out. I am not sure if we will have more interruptions in the remaining days and it there is more rain, the most probable result of this match will be a draw and that will hurt the Indian cause to reach the WTC finals.
At this point, I don't think that India has a good chance of qualifying for the WTC finals. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected for the next 4 days, so any outcome other than a draw is highly unlikely (unless the Indian bowlers are able to bowl out the Australians for two-digit totals). BTW is anyone following the match between New Zealand and England? New Zealand is having the upper hand at Seddon Park, with Will O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner at the crease when play ended on first day.
