Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
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3 rather quick wickets for NZ and now momentum is in NZ's favor. Pant missed his century by 1 run. India should give minimum 250 runs lead to any chance, but chances for that to happen looking bleak at the moment.
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
If New Zealand gets Pant out and limits India lead they have a chance. Otherwise India will be hard to beat or I am looking that the match will be drawn.
Rahul &Pant both gone. Can these two legends Ravindra Jadeja and Ash save India from defeat? India are leading by 82 runs so far but this 82 runs is not enough to avoid defeat but they have to give a lead of 200 runs after the full day today. If India can get through a session tomorrow then it can be said that the match will have at least a chance of a draw. I think for now this match has gone out of India's control in the first innings especially after getting all out for six and forty runs in the second innings so far India has managed to lead by 82 runs, it is going to be a really commendable innings. 
India played brilliantly today though I would say Sarfaraz Khan got this far because of his impressive batting, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs. India team has lost four wickets at the moment, however New Zealand team's bowling performance should be better at the moment otherwise they will not be able to put India under pressure. However, India have managed to amass a lead of just 63 runs at the moment, if the New Zealand team can now bowl well and get Rishabh Pant out, India will be under a lot of pressure. So I think New Zealand team must put India under pressure today if they want to win this match, only then it can be possible to beat India.
Yes you are right India played very well today especially Sarfaraz Khan 150 runs. But New Zealand bowling needs to improve to challenge India. India lost four wickets but New Zealand bowling was not strong enough. To change game New Zealand must get Rishabh Pant out and limit India lead.India is currently 75 runs ahead which is manageable. New Zealand bowling must get better to take advantage of India weaknesses.
If New Zealand gets Pant out and limits India lead they have a chance. Otherwise India will be hard to beat or I am looking that the match will be drawn.
India played brilliantly today though I would say Sarfaraz Khan got this far because of his impressive batting, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs. India team has lost four wickets at the moment, however New Zealand team's bowling performance should be better at the moment otherwise they will not be able to put India under pressure. However, India have managed to amass a lead of just 63 runs at the moment, if the New Zealand team can now bowl well and get Rishabh Pant out, India will be under a lot of pressure. So I think New Zealand team must put India under pressure today if they want to win this match, only then it can be possible to beat India.
After a batting disaster in the first innings, the Indian team is trying to play well in the second innings and the fourth day's play is underway but the match is currently suspended due to rain. India are still trailing by 12 runs and I think they might lose this Test to New Zealand. I have to agree with your opinion that New Zealand are more likely to win as they are not batting now in the second innings and the fourth day's play continues today. However, going into bat against India the opposition team needed to score more runs although New Zealand stopped at 402 runs. If India lose this match I will give full credit to Matt Henry and William ORourke who didn't give any chance to the Indian batsmen in the first innings. Matt Henry took 5 wickets for 15 runs in 13.2 overs which was truly remarkable and William ORourke took 4 wickets. If the game is not played due to rain I think New Zealand have a high chance of winning as per ICC rules they can declare the team ahead as the winner.
India have just lost their fourth batsman. India lost the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan for 408 runs. Sarfaraz Khan played a brilliant innings of 150 runs. So far this is the highest collection by Indian batsmen in this match. Rishab Pant is still unbeaten at the crease after collecting 89 runs. KL Rahul, Jadeja and Ashwin are each capable of batting well and are capable of playing big innings. India will probably collect 600+ in their second innings.
At this moment, India has managed to take a lead of 52 runs. If India can set a target around 250 runs then they have a big chance of winning. New Zealand is a strong team but it is difficult for any team to score 250+ in the last innings.
Blundell making blunders, first easy catch of Pant dropped in first inning, although it didn't cost at all then but and in this inning, he missed run-out when Pant was on single digit score and now is on his way to make century.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
Some people are backing India to win this match while others still think New Zealand are in a comfortable position. I think the most popular opinion can be determined by looking at what the bookies are offering odds at this moment.
With India, they are offering 3.30 odds which clearly suggests that New Zealand is still considered the favourite to win this match. I do not know how they calculate odds because as current situation i rekon India has more winning chances as compared to the New Zealand team.
Yes, looking at the pace of India's game at present, many are hoping for a win in their favor, moreover, New Zealand is still in a comfortable position, in that case, it is not yet certain who will win. According to the bookies' offers, New Zealand has a high chance of winning, but here we can't bet that much whether New Zealand will win. Although the betting odds still see New Zealand as heavy favorites to win, I don't think this match will be a win. As the match is currently abandoned due to rain, India is still ahead of New Zealand in the odds of winning, however, India is still 12 runs behind New Zealand. But if India can give a lead of 200 runs, then the chances of New Zealand's victory will be less and the chances of India's victory will be more.
Advantage with India now. Sarfaraz Khan batting at 125, while Rishabh Pant has made 53 till now. India has gained a lead of 12 runs. The pitch is offering a lot of support for the spin bowlers, and in case India can get the lead above 200, then New Zealand will be in trouble. The New Zealand skipper is doing the mistake of over-relying on his spinners. He should ideally use a mix of spin and pace, as the Indian batsmen are very comfortable against spin (irrespective of the pitch conditions).
Imagine if this scenario becomes true that India gets a good lead and then New Zealand struggle against the spin bowling and loses the match. It will be one of the first matches in history where a team out in less than 50 runs in the first innings manages to win the game from that miserable situation.
By the way, are we in another twist in this match? Indian team were going well and now there is rain in the ground. This means that once the play resumes, the conditions will change a bit and this can give opportunity to the New Zealand to pick in some quick wickets and bounce back in the match. This rain is more beneficial for the New Zealand team as compared to the Indian team.
The India team was struggling in the first innings but after that they did an amazing performance and a wonderful comeback in their second innings as they will get the lead after scoring 12 more runs but the bad luck is this the rain has come and the game has stopped. I do not know after the rain, how much time will need to dry the outfield before the match will resume but I hope this match will finish with the result.
Already the day one was wasted because of the rain and so far I am looking the same on this day. Hope for the best and let's see what's going on. Today is the second last day. This is a tense match and everyone would like to see the result of this match.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
India seems to look too good with that bat right now. I agree that the rain may change the condition of the pitch. But I won't say 180-200 is safe to defend. I expect them to set at least a 250-300 target from here. We still have another day. If the Indian can play the whole three sessions today without losing too many wickets, they should start tomorrow with T20 style to set a good target as soon as possible and let the Kiwis bat again. Nothing is impossible. Unfortunately, the rain seems too heavy at the moment. We may head to a draw if the rest of the session gets washed out.
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Some people are backing India to win this match while others still think New Zealand are in a comfortable position. I think the most popular opinion can be determined by looking at what the bookies are offering odds at this moment.
With India, they are offering 3.30 odds which clearly suggests that New Zealand is still considered the favourite to win this match. I do not know how they calculate odds because as current situation i rekon India has more winning chances as compared to the New Zealand team.
India does have a small window because they are batting fearlessly and showing a character but they are up against time and rain. If we lose 1 full session due to rain then India's chances will take a heavy dent and only 2 results will be on the cards, Draw or NZ's winning the match.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
Some people are backing India to win this match while others still think New Zealand are in a comfortable position. I think the most popular opinion can be determined by looking at what the bookies are offering odds at this moment.
With India, they are offering 3.30 odds which clearly suggests that New Zealand is still considered the favourite to win this match. I do not know how they calculate odds because as current situation i rekon India has more winning chances as compared to the New Zealand team.
Yes, looking at the pace of India's game at present, many are hoping for a win in their favor, moreover, New Zealand is still in a comfortable position, in that case, it is not yet certain who will win. According to the bookies' offers, New Zealand has a high chance of winning, but here we can't bet that much whether New Zealand will win. Although the betting odds still see New Zealand as heavy favorites to win, I don't think this match will be a win. As the match is currently abandoned due to rain, India is still ahead of New Zealand in the odds of winning, however, India is still 12 runs behind New Zealand. But if India can give a lead of 200 runs, then the chances of New Zealand's victory will be less and the chances of India's victory will be more.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
Some people are backing India to win this match while others still think New Zealand are in a comfortable position. I think the most popular opinion can be determined by looking at what the bookies are offering odds at this moment.
With India, they are offering 3.30 odds which clearly suggests that New Zealand is still considered the favourite to win this match. I do not know how they calculate odds because as current situation i rekon India has more winning chances as compared to the New Zealand team.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
India seems to look too good with that bat right now. I agree that the rain may change the condition of the pitch. But I won't say 180-200 is safe to defend. I expect them to set at least a 250-300 target from here. We still have another day. If the Indian can play the whole three sessions today without losing too many wickets, they should start tomorrow with T20 style to set a good target as soon as possible and let the Kiwis bat again. Nothing is impossible. Unfortunately, the rain seems too heavy at the moment. We may head to a draw if the rest of the session gets washed out.
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Advantage with India now. Sarfaraz Khan batting at 125, while Rishabh Pant has made 53 till now. India has gained a lead of 12 runs. The pitch is offering a lot of support for the spin bowlers, and in case India can get the lead above 200, then New Zealand will be in trouble. The New Zealand skipper is doing the mistake of over-relying on his spinners. He should ideally use a mix of spin and pace, as the Indian batsmen are very comfortable against spin (irrespective of the pitch conditions).
After losing all wickets for just 46 runs in the first innings, every batsman in India is able to bat very responsibly in the second innings. Now the match is being delayed due to rain. However, India managed to collect 344/3 before the rains started. Sharfaraz Khan remains unbeaten with 125 runs and Pant 53 runs. The team has collected a huge score of 344 runs in 71 overs. But the Indian team is still behind by 12 runs.
If India doesn't get a chance to bat today then there is a big possibility that the match will be a draw. India India's batsmen are batting brilliantly in the second innings. As every batsman is able to bat very well then it will not be difficult for India to bat more 70/80 overs. And if India can bat more 70/80 overs, the match is more likely to be a draw.
Advantage with India now. Sarfaraz Khan batting at 125, while Rishabh Pant has made 53 till now. India has gained a lead of 12 runs. The pitch is offering a lot of support for the spin bowlers, and in case India can get the lead above 200, then New Zealand will be in trouble. The New Zealand skipper is doing the mistake of over-relying on his spinners. He should ideally use a mix of spin and pace, as the Indian batsmen are very comfortable against spin (irrespective of the pitch conditions).
Imagine if this scenario becomes true that India gets a good lead and then New Zealand struggle against the spin bowling and loses the match. It will be one of the first matches in history where a team out in less than 50 runs in the first innings manages to win the game from that miserable situation.
By the way, are we in another twist in this match? Indian team were going well and now there is rain in the ground. This means that once the play resumes, the conditions will change a bit and this can give opportunity to the New Zealand to pick in some quick wickets and bounce back in the match. This rain is more beneficial for the New Zealand team as compared to the Indian team.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
Advantage with India now. Sarfaraz Khan batting at 125, while Rishabh Pant has made 53 till now. India has gained a lead of 12 runs. The pitch is offering a lot of support for the spin bowlers, and in case India can get the lead above 200, then New Zealand will be in trouble. The New Zealand skipper is doing the mistake of over-relying on his spinners. He should ideally use a mix of spin and pace, as the Indian batsmen are very comfortable against spin (irrespective of the pitch conditions).
Sarfaraz freaking Khan! You beauty! He is the perfect example of hard work can do wonders and it felt great to see him score a well deserved century with Pant supporting him really well at the other end.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
Also, congratulations Pakistan on winning the second test, but the decider is the final test and I feel that the odds are evenly balanced between them now.
Instead of a draw in the first match, Pakistan lost and it really hurt the Pakistani fans. However, Pakistan's revenge victory in the last second Test match has filled the hearts of Pakistani supporters with joy. However, some bowling changes in the Pakistan squad played a vital role in winning this match. Shahenshah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sajid Shah has been included in the change of these two bowlers, this match has easily gone in Pakistan's favor. However, congratulations are in order for Pakistan to win this face-to-face revenge match.India team bounce back again in game and their effort in 2 nd Inning is quite intense and good. They lost 3 wickets Kohli, Sharma and Jaiswal. They made 231 runs in 49 overs and they need 125 runs more to chase. New Zealand team effort in game is mind blowing especially in bowling line, they dismissed all wickets of Indian monster player for 46 runs only in test game. In their 1 st batting line, they 402 runs and this was also so good. Rachin made a brilliant century in 1 st Inning and he made total 134 runs in 157 balls and hitted thirteen 4s and four 6s. Conway also played quite well in batting and he made 99 runs in 105 balls and hitted eleven 4s and three 6s. I don't think that India team will win this game because they chased all remaining runs of New Zealand team and they will trail 200 to 250 more runs to New Zealand team for 2 nd Inning and this runs will easy for New Zealand batsman to chase. Let's see what happen in next how much Indian team will grab runs.
So far so good for the Indian team. Sarfaraz Khan had made a century batting on 113 and with him Rishabh Pant is playing at 24 runs. India have completed the 300 runs mark with the loss of only 3 wickets.
This means that they are only about 50 runs behind the New Zealand score and they are in a position to give themselves a reasonable target against the New Zealand team. Anyway, the job is not over yet. They have to keep on playing like this until they get the 250+ lead. Still seems difficult but as long as these two batsmen are at the wicket and others to follow also play well, India can reach a respectable position in this match. Remember they were 46 all out in the first innings, how well they have recovered in the 2nd innings.
Also, congratulations Pakistan on winning the second test, but the decider is the final test and I feel that the odds are evenly balanced between them now.
Instead of a draw in the first match, Pakistan lost and it really hurt the Pakistani fans. However, Pakistan's revenge victory in the last second Test match has filled the hearts of Pakistani supporters with joy. However, some bowling changes in the Pakistan squad played a vital role in winning this match. Shahenshah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sajid Shah has been included in the change of these two bowlers, this match has easily gone in Pakistan's favor. However, congratulations are in order for Pakistan to win this face-to-face revenge match. Jump to: