This year has been full of surprises in Test cricket.
To start with, the West Indies stunned Australia by managing to draw the series on their home turf.
Then came New Zealand’s shocking 3-0 whitewash of India, ending their remarkable 12-year unbeaten streak at home spanning 17 series. While it’s true India were missing a few key players, a clean sweep on Indian soil is a significant blow, considering their fortress-like dominance at home.
Sri Lanka, too, managed a surprising victory in England. Despite their struggles and low confidence heading into the series, they managed to pull off a win against a powerful England side. Although they didn’t clinch the series, their spirited comeback under Jayasuriya in the final Test was unexpected, especially given the state of Sri Lankan cricket at the time.
England’s current demolition of New Zealand has also raised eyebrows. Coming off their 3-0 triumph over India, New Zealand were brimming with confidence. Yet England, a team that had recently been humbled 4-1 by India and faced other setbacks, turned the tables in dramatic fashion. Their resurgence has been remarkable, even if they’re still stuck mid-table on the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Bangladesh, often overlooked, pulled off two massive upsets. First, they obliterated Pakistan with their revitalized pace attack, a result no one saw coming. Secondly, they managed a draw against a strong New Zealand side featuring Kyle Jamieson—a feat that deserves immense credit. Teams far more accomplished than Bangladesh have failed to achieve such a result in New Zealand.
South Africa, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to maintain their strong record in New Zealand, fielding a weakened side and falling short.
All these results point to an exciting and unpredictable era in Test cricket.
With this context, Pakistan has the potential to pull off an upset against South Africa.
As for the India-Australia series, it’s possible India might win 2-1 or 3-1, although I, personally, wouldn’t support them as long as players like Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul remain part of the team.
To start with, the West Indies stunned Australia by managing to draw the series on their home turf.
Then came New Zealand’s shocking 3-0 whitewash of India, ending their remarkable 12-year unbeaten streak at home spanning 17 series. While it’s true India were missing a few key players, a clean sweep on Indian soil is a significant blow, considering their fortress-like dominance at home.
Sri Lanka, too, managed a surprising victory in England. Despite their struggles and low confidence heading into the series, they managed to pull off a win against a powerful England side. Although they didn’t clinch the series, their spirited comeback under Jayasuriya in the final Test was unexpected, especially given the state of Sri Lankan cricket at the time.
England’s current demolition of New Zealand has also raised eyebrows. Coming off their 3-0 triumph over India, New Zealand were brimming with confidence. Yet England, a team that had recently been humbled 4-1 by India and faced other setbacks, turned the tables in dramatic fashion. Their resurgence has been remarkable, even if they’re still stuck mid-table on the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Bangladesh, often overlooked, pulled off two massive upsets. First, they obliterated Pakistan with their revitalized pace attack, a result no one saw coming. Secondly, they managed a draw against a strong New Zealand side featuring Kyle Jamieson—a feat that deserves immense credit. Teams far more accomplished than Bangladesh have failed to achieve such a result in New Zealand.
South Africa, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to maintain their strong record in New Zealand, fielding a weakened side and falling short.
All these results point to an exciting and unpredictable era in Test cricket.
With this context, Pakistan has the potential to pull off an upset against South Africa.
As for the India-Australia series, it’s possible India might win 2-1 or 3-1, although I, personally, wouldn’t support them as long as players like Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul remain part of the team.
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