I would still, say that India is having a 80% to 90% chance of winning this match. The opening stand between Burns and Hameed surprised me, but I don't expect them to last long. England still need close to 300 runs, which is an almost impossible task on the 5th day. India will be missing a regular spinner, as Jadeja is not very useful during long spells. The Indian pacers need to get the Poms out. Kohli needs to use his best bowler (Jasprit Bumrah) effectively, and needs to decide which other bowler should bowl on the other end.
The match depends upon how Joe Root is going to perform and how long the openers will bat. The pitch is not providing any assistance to the fast bowlers and the ball is not reversing either and spinners would get the advantage if they ball to the rough but Jadeja did not exploit those rough spots yesterday and they only have one spinner in the team which can be a difference if they struggle to pick wickets in the morning session. 
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September 06, 2021, 05:00:53 AM
September 06, 2021, 03:49:02 AM
291 runs in 90 or 98 overs, required run rate is 3.2 or 2.9
Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
Today we are going to have one of best matches because two top ranked teams fighting for glory, and we can expect all three results, but India is going with some advantage because they never lost any match after giving 350+ target and if England going to win surely this is record for them now fingers crossed. Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
My Heart is with England but Mind saying India can win this match all depend on Kohli today how is he managing his bowlers for this another famous win.
September 06, 2021, 03:04:11 AM
I would still, say that India is having a 80% to 90% chance of winning this match. The opening stand between Burns and Hameed surprised me, but I don't expect them to last long. England still need close to 300 runs, which is an almost impossible task on the 5th day. India will be missing a regular spinner, as Jadeja is not very useful during long spells. The Indian pacers need to get the Poms out. Kohli needs to use his best bowler (Jasprit Bumrah) effectively, and needs to decide which other bowler should bowl on the other end.
It will be very difficult for India to get this match out even though this match goes to fifty-two teams. Moreover on the fifth day the wicket became fairly familiar and batting became very difficult. So it is not difficult for India to win the match. England, on the other hand, have ten wickets and can play more than 90 overs. September 06, 2021, 02:57:24 AM
291 runs in 90 or 98 overs, required run rate is 3.2 or 2.9
Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
It's very hard to win the match but my prediction only for drawn the match. However the good point for england that they can get a fresh chance because they have no wickets lost . Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
September 05, 2021, 10:40:30 PM
I would still, say that India is having a 80% to 90% chance of winning this match. The opening stand between Burns and Hameed surprised me, but I don't expect them to last long. England still need close to 300 runs, which is an almost impossible task on the 5th day. India will be missing a regular spinner, as Jadeja is not very useful during long spells. The Indian pacers need to get the Poms out. Kohli needs to use his best bowler (Jasprit Bumrah) effectively, and needs to decide which other bowler should bowl on the other end.
September 05, 2021, 10:36:07 PM
291 runs in 90 or 98 overs, required run rate is 3.2 or 2.9
Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
Flat pitch, 10 wickets in hand and there is no Ashwin, England might fancy their chances. Its going to be excellent chase if they manage to hold their nerves.
Any predictions?
September 05, 2021, 06:16:38 PM
This over 90 No incident in the innings as the only target for India is 10 wickets. England, on the other hand, have no choice but to pick up the wickets. However, cricket is a game of complete uncertainty. Here's that Anything can happen in an instant.
Looking at the way in which India played in the second innings and how England started their second innings do you think it would be any easier for the bowlers. The wicket is helping the spinners but India does not have a genuine spinner who could take advantage of the foot marks and that is a disaster on how the team analyzed the pitch.India will be looking to pick wickets and England will be looking to chase the score down and only wickets at regular intervals could stop England from winning this match.
September 05, 2021, 04:21:15 PM
The positive aspect for England is that they did not loose wickets and in the final day they have 90 overs to bat and the target to get is 291 runs which is a perfect scenario for them. India will be missing Ashwin as the pitch is turning and Jadeja was not able to bowl a consistent line and length and India needs to pick wickets somehow to put pressure on England.
This over 90 No incident in the innings as the only target for India is 10 wickets. England, on the other hand, have no choice but to pick up the wickets. However, cricket is a game of complete uncertainty. Here's that Anything can happen in an instant. September 05, 2021, 02:11:35 PM
The positive aspect for England is that they did not loose wickets and in the final day they have 90 overs to bat and the target to get is 291 runs which is a perfect scenario for them. India will be missing Ashwin as the pitch is turning and Jadeja was not able to bowl a consistent line and length and India needs to pick wickets somehow to put pressure on England.
September 05, 2021, 01:13:22 PM
My guess is that giving India a target of more than 300 runs would be enough if their bowlers could bowl in a planned way. And if the captain can use the bowlers properly. India scored 466 runs. They also gave England a huge target of 368 runs. England has not lost a wicket for 34 runs yet. If India can take at least one wicket today, it will be good for them. If the first three batsmen spend too much time at the crease, it will be a threat to India. At least Root will not be allowed to play big innings. So far it is not possible to predict where the outcome of the match will go.
For England, it is an impossible target. The Indian bowlers are in splendid form, and apart from Joe Root none of the England batsmen have been scoring consistently. 16 overs remain for today and England still tails by 317 runs. Can they finish today's play without the loss of any wickets? I would say that the chances are extremely low, although Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed seems to be enjoying their stay at the crease. One thing that could work to England's advantage is that India is without a full-time spinner.
September 05, 2021, 12:34:52 PM
I just loved the way sardul thakur bats, 50 in both the innings is a great achivement where top order batsman are struggling to score those runs shardul is doing it with ease, specially 3-4 straight drive that he played just loved that.
Shardul Thakur scored half centuries in both the innings and he looks like a solid player who plays some textbook shots and he can be a proper all rounder for India. I am actually surprised that India was able to score 466 runs in the second innings. India started well and the pitch looks helpful for batting and England still needs 307 runs to win which is a huge task considering how weak their middle order is if Root is not able to perform. 
September 05, 2021, 12:26:19 PM
I just loved the way sardul thakur bats, 50 in both the innings is a great achivement where top order batsman are struggling to score those runs shardul is doing it with ease, specially 3-4 straight drive that he played just loved that.
September 05, 2021, 12:22:46 PM
My guess is that giving India a target of more than 300 runs would be enough if their bowlers could bowl in a planned way. And if the captain can use the bowlers properly. India scored 466 runs. They also gave England a huge target of 368 runs. England has not lost a wicket for 34 runs yet. If India can take at least one wicket today, it will be good for them. If the first three batsmen spend too much time at the crease, it will be a threat to India. At least Root will not be allowed to play big innings. So far it is not possible to predict where the outcome of the match will go.
For England, it is an impossible target. The Indian bowlers are in splendid form, and apart from Joe Root none of the England batsmen have been scoring consistently. 16 overs remain for today and England still tails by 317 runs. Can they finish today's play without the loss of any wickets? I would say that the chances are extremely low, although Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed seems to be enjoying their stay at the crease. One thing that could work to England's advantage is that India is without a full-time spinner.
September 05, 2021, 11:29:13 AM
Virat Kohli - 44
Ravindra Jadeja - 16
Ajinkiya Rahane - 0
Now Rishab Pant and Shardul Tagore are batting. I had high expectations from Rahane and Kohli. But they are disappointed. If India lose all their wickets by less than 400 runs, they will not be able to win the match. Even less likely to draw.
Ravindra Jadeja - 16
Ajinkiya Rahane - 0
Now Rishab Pant and Shardul Tagore are batting. I had high expectations from Rahane and Kohli. But they are disappointed. If India lose all their wickets by less than 400 runs, they will not be able to win the match. Even less likely to draw.
How many runs are sufficient for an Indian win ?
I think there is a lot of pressure in the last innings so to score 300 runs won't be easy in the last innings. India needs another 50 to 60 runs and they will feel safe in the match. Another question is if india is not bowled out, at what target would they declare ?
My guess is that giving India a target of more than 300 runs would be enough if their bowlers could bowl in a planned way. And if the captain can use the bowlers properly. India scored 466 runs. They also gave England a huge target of 368 runs. England has not lost a wicket for 34 runs yet. If India can take at least one wicket today, it will be good for them. If the first three batsmen spend too much time at the crease, it will be a threat to India. At least Root will not be allowed to play big innings. So far it is not possible to predict where the outcome of the match will go.
September 05, 2021, 11:28:54 AM
India lost all their wickets for just 191 runs in the first innings and collected 445/8 in the second innings, yet they scoring. Every player except Jadeja and Rahane added good collections to the team scoreboard. India is now lead by 346 runs. England does not seem to have a chance to win this match. India will probably play the whole day today. There is only one way open for England, to draw the match by batted defensively.
Well, if England don't lose early wickets they can still win the match. They have scored 30 runs by now and lost no wicket. So far so good for the England. There is no shortage of time either as we have full one day left in the match and also time left in today's day also.
Both openers Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns are looking to play aggressively which shows the England camp is confident.
September 05, 2021, 10:08:57 AM
India lost all their wickets for just 191 runs in the first innings and collected 445/8 in the second innings, yet they scoring. Every player except Jadeja and Rahane added good collections to the team scoreboard. India is now lead by 346 runs. England does not seem to have a chance to win this match. India will probably play the whole day today. There is only one way open for England, to draw the match by batted defensively.
September 05, 2021, 09:58:21 AM
I did not expect India to take the game away from England this morning when they lost their crucial wickets of Ajinkya Rahane for another duck and Ravindra Jadeja along with Virat Kohli did not survive either but the lower order is always rescuing India every time they are in trouble and this time Shardul Thakur once again showing signs of his batting skills and Rishabh Pant gave good support and now the tail end is once again giving the England bowlers headache and the lead has grown to 346 runs.
September 05, 2021, 08:13:14 AM
How many runs are sufficient for an Indian win ?
I think there is a lot of pressure in the last innings so to score 300 runs won't be easy in the last innings. India needs another 50 to 60 runs and they will feel safe in the match. Another question is if india is not bowled out, at what target would they declare ?
I think there is a lot of pressure in the last innings so to score 300 runs won't be easy in the last innings. India needs another 50 to 60 runs and they will feel safe in the match. Another question is if india is not bowled out, at what target would they declare ?
At this rate, they can easily get a lead of 300. The 7th wicket partnership is worth 51 already and the total lead is 264 runs. They have 4 wickets in hand, so I guess we can expect the target for England to be in the 340-350 range. Once again Shardul Thakur has played a crucial role with the bat. Unfortunately that also means that both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma will be out of the playing XI for sometime. And 60 plus overs remain for today (4th day). So I don't expect the declaration to come anytime soon.
September 05, 2021, 08:08:28 AM
Virat Kohli - 44
Ravindra Jadeja - 16
Ajinkiya Rahane - 0
Now Rishab Pant and Shardul Tagore are batting. I had high expectations from Rahane and Kohli. But they are disappointed. If India lose all their wickets by less than 400 runs, they will not be able to win the match. Even less likely to draw.
Ravindra Jadeja - 16
Ajinkiya Rahane - 0
Now Rishab Pant and Shardul Tagore are batting. I had high expectations from Rahane and Kohli. But they are disappointed. If India lose all their wickets by less than 400 runs, they will not be able to win the match. Even less likely to draw.
How many runs are sufficient for an Indian win ?
I think there is a lot of pressure in the last innings so to score 300 runs won't be easy in the last innings. India needs another 50 to 60 runs and they will feel safe in the match. Another question is if india is not bowled out, at what target would they declare ?
September 05, 2021, 07:51:46 AM
Ajinkya Rahane is not in form for a long time and i expected him to be replaced by some young talents in the side and i am surprised he got selected once again despite his terrible form and now this should be a coffin to his Test match career and he should be replaced by someone young.
Shardul Thakur looks good in the crease and he is batting well and Rishabh Pant should bat for a longer period to save the match, if not batting in the last day is easier in Oval and anything below 300 England will try to get them.
Shardul Thakur looks good in the crease and he is batting well and Rishabh Pant should bat for a longer period to save the match, if not batting in the last day is easier in Oval and anything below 300 England will try to get them.
The selectors don't want to get blame later. So they are giving him (Rahane) maximum number of chances. I won't be surprised if he is included in the playing XI for the final test match as well. That is going to be his final chance. If he performs poorly, then his test career is over. But I agree that this is not fair. There are so many talented youngsters out there playing domestic cricket, who deserves a chance. Rahane can go back to playing Ranji Trophy for a couple of years and can announce his retirement in case his form doesn't improve.
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