Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]
Even though both teams are batting well now sudden batting collapse is very possible for either side. Just few quick wickets can completely change game momentum and if India or England bowlers can manage this match could quickly become one sided. Team that can take advantage of such collapse by taking wickets and keeping pressure on will gain control and move closer to winning which is what makes test cricket so exciting. But for now both are going well if they will continue like this so we can aspect draw. Which will show that both are strong and don't want to lose.
Prasidh Krishna after taking the wickt of ollie pope
I would say that the match is now somewhat under India's control. If the Indian bowlers can take the wickets of Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, England's innings will come to an end quickly.
I thought Ollie Pope's innings would be a bit longer. Prasidh Krishna took Pope's wicket early in the third day. Brook and Stokes are now at the crease. Two experienced batsmen in the England squad. Harry Brook has scored 36 runs and Stokes has scored 20 runs. England have so far scored 271 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. England are still trailing by 200 runs.
The match is unlikely to be drawn. However, both teams are moving towards big totals. Batting on this pitch will be difficult on the fourth and fifth days. If England can take a first innings lead, they have a chance of winning.