India (224 & 396) hold off England (247 & 367) to seal a thrilling 6-run win in the fifth Test to level the series at 2-2

[BDfanforever]

1st would have been a draw if not for 72/13 across both innings . Could have won the 3rd with lil more application .
10 in 2 - brisk start !

Could've lost the last game though, so it evens out.

 

[CricVet]

Eng could be 100-0 and still be far away from 375. We have seen what happened in the first innings.

The wicket has eased up. Also, they know the target now and plan the inning.

 

[Ahmed216]

No doubt the pitch has improved it's not that green anymore.
If sun's out England still have a chance

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

Eng could be 100-0 and still be far away from 375. We have seen what happened in the first innings.

It's different situation. This England team is made for these situations only that's why they always try to chase.

 

[Rajdeep]

Why the never shown the replay of LBW appeal against Duckett? It was clearly out

 

[Ahmed216]

Uneven bounce. But think they'll get that only when the ball is new

 

[CricVet]

Some tears don't dry up

 

[Ahmed216]

Why the never shown the replay of LBW appeal against Duckett? It was clearly out

It was not worth a replay. Clearly not out

 

[CricVet]

Uneven bounce. But think they'll get that only when the ball is new

While the ball is hard, the odd uneven bounce will be more menacing - might last for first 10 to 15 overs

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

If England cannot chase this. Than bazball and stokes should permanently leave this team.
Because this is the only thing where they have succeeded as a team.

 

[Rajdeep]

It was not worth a replay. Clearly not out

Still replay is replay. They must show it. What is ECB broadcasters hiding?

#RajdeepSmellsFishy

 

[RehanG]

If Indian tail can score that much Eng should be able to score aswell

 

[Devadwal]

Prasidh need to bowl in the channel

 

[Bewal Express]

This drawn series is well deserved by India. England have won the toss on 5 occasions and haven't made it count. Any top team would have won the series at least 4-1.

 

[Rajdeep]

This drawn series is well deserved by India. England have won the toss on 5 occasions and haven't made it count. Any top team would have won the series at least 4-1.

India also could have won 4-1. They should have won both first and third test.

That is why this series is so close...no clear winner. A 2-2 tie will be perfect IMO

 

[Bewal Express]

India also could have won 4-1. They should have won both first and third test.

That is why this series is so close...no clear winner. A 2-2 tie will be perfect IMO

True but England will look back at a great opportunity missed.

 

[CricVet]

Eng has 2 full days after today - no excuse to play mindless slog.

 

[Rajdeep]

True but England will look back at a great opportunity missed.

They can still win this match though

 

[mominsaigol]

If England cannot chase this. Than bazball and stokes should permanently leave this team.
Because this is the only thing where they have succeeded as a team.

Stokes was one of the best players of this series?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

A very big total on this turf....too big to chase for 10 men

 

[BDfanforever]

The thing about Test Cricket is I dont understand why you have to play the innings twice?
Like why not 3 innings or 4 innings?

 

[Bewal Express]

Eng has 2 full days after today - no excuse to play mindless slog.

They cant bat time bar Root.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

This has 3-1 written all over this unless pitch grips a bit.

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

Stokes was one of the best players of this series?

Yes yes.
Here i am talking about these chases. There is a reason why England always wants to chase because their team is made on this theory only that you need 11 all hard hitting batsmen who can score at fast rate and chase the scores between 350-400.
If they can't chase this then their bazball is of no use.

 

[Devadwal]

This has 3-1 written all over this unless pitch grips a bit.

Hopefully we can give some fight

 

[BDfanforever]

This has 3-1 written all over this unless pitch grips a bit.

Even if ENG is 150-0, IND will be still favorites.

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

By the way @mominsaigol no sugar coating if England actually chases this. I might become your big fan.

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

Even if ENG is 150-0, IND will be still favorites.

Again saying.
Different conditions different situations.
England thrives during these chases.

 

[CricVet]

They cant bat time bar Root.

So far they have compared to the first inning. It is a different ball game when chasing.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Even if ENG is 150-0, IND will be still favorites.

They are chasing. Have you not seen chases in England recently ?

The pitches often don't deteriorate enough .

 

[Ahmed216]

This has 3-1 written all over this unless pitch grips a bit.

Due to grass cover unlikely it will grip enough to cause concern.

Still is a steep chase but England will feel confident because they've done it in first test.

 

[CricVet]

Indian bowling has also been good. Unlike Eng, much fuller and into the stumps.

 

[CricVet]

They will have to deal with these stingers for probably 5-10 more overs

 

[mominsaigol]

By the way @mominsaigol no sugar coating if England actually chases this. I might become your big fan.

My methods and arguments on this forumn are unorthodox but they work bro.

 

[Hyder]

Yeah that is why Pant avg 70+ and jaiswal avg less then 40 this series.

Always maintained pant is high class. And i said he should have won india a match or two on his own.

 

[Justcrazy]

374 is not a small target , especially with 9 wickets in hand.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Especially how eng collapsed in 1st innings and Pope's rubbish 2nd innings record

374 is not a small target , especially with 9 wickets in hand.

 

[Justcrazy]

England got off to a solid start in the first innings as well , but middle and lower order could not sustain that. England middle order does not inspire confidence , they are prone to lose mind.

 

[CricVet]

374 is not a small target , especially with 9 wickets in hand.

It depends. If Eng does does not lose wicket, tomorrow that target will be shrunk to 320 odd which is far more comforting.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

They are chasing. Have you not seen chases in England recently ?

The pitches often don't deteriorate enough .

Gambihiring now

 

[Ahmed216]

Siraj has shown the value of eating meat from a very young age

 

[mominsaigol]

Unless it rains its game over for india.

No one should doubt me ever again and pfcourse the clown gang vanishes. Worthless

 

[harshjoshi87]

The pitch has eased due to sunshine and use of heavy roller. Once the lacquer comes off, the ball will start misbehaving.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Unless it rains its game over for india.

No one should doubt me ever again and pfcourse the clown gang vanishes. Worthless

1 or 2 wickets tonight or tomorrow, pressure will build on England.

 

[Ahmed216]

Indian bowlers are bowling a lot straighter in last innings expecting some variations off the surface

 

[mominsaigol]

1 or 2 wickets tonight or tomorrow, pressure will build on England.

Naw, England will win

 

[Hellion]

Siraj has shown the value of eating meat from a very young age

Yeah. Good example. When PAK's 4 meat eating seamers conceded 600 at Cape Town , I almost decided to turn vegetarian watching their meek trundling

 

[Justcrazy]

50 up for England.

 

[Ahmed216]

Yeah. Good example. When PAK's 4 meat eating seamers conceded 600 at Cape Town , I almost decided to turn vegetarian watching their meek trundling

Pakistan's problem is not lack of talent or physically weak players. Its the turmoil and mismanagement in our system

 

[harshjoshi87]

Naw, England will win

Bhai tera prediction do baar chuk gaya hai.

 

[CricVet]

Pakistan's problem is not lack of talent or physically weak players. Its the turmoil and mismanagement in our system

AND work ETHICS!

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

They have to score atleast 120-140 to compensate that 1 wicket of woakes.

 

[Hellion]

Pakistan's problem is not lack of talent or physically weak players. Its the turmoil and mismanagement in our system

They are managed superbly in terms of workload. Your bowlers don't even play 5 Tests in a row, not even close. And yet they were trundling at 130 kph and below

Maybe they should just quit Test cricket.

 

[Rajdeep]

Coward Crawley gone after trying to waste time in last over.

Serves him well

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What a ball from Bhai

 

[mominsaigol]

Doesn't really matter. Crawley wasnt doing a damn thing

 

[CricVet]

Siraj tilted the game in Indian favor!

 

[Justcrazy]

Siraj strikes , first blood for India .

 

[Rajdeep]

One innings wonder Crawley couldnt play a single good knock this series.

Against certain teams, he scores double centuries for fun

 

[Vikram1989]

Coward Crawley gone after trying to waste time in last over.

Serves him well

That shameless smile of him while others are laughing at him

 

[Ahmed216]

Stumps on day 3. India ahead.

 

[Rajdeep]

Massive respect for Siraj. A proper workhorse.

 

[BDfanforever]

Crawly is crawling back to his hideout. This is the second time this got out on the last ball of the day this series.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They are managed superbly in terms of workload. Your bowlers don't even play 5 Tests in a row, not even close. And yet they were trundling at 130 kph and below

Maybe they should just quit Test cricket.

They are all 4 over bowlers. If they had played these 5 tests you would be seeing naseem shah bowlng off spin by 3rd test

 

[Ahmed216]

Massive respect for Siraj. A proper workhorse.

#meateater

 

[Bhaijaan]

Moment of brilliance from Siraj to get us the much needed breakthrough.

Would have been awful to go wicketless today.

Englands done well with the start but India found something to celebrate by the end.

9 wickets to go

 

[harshjoshi87]

Siraj pulls off a Bumrah when Bumrah isn't around. Superb yorker.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Missed the trick today by under bowling Siraj.

 

[Ahmed216]

Moment of brilliance from Siraj to get us the much needed breakthrough.

Would have been awful to go wicketless today.

Englands done well with the start but India found something to celebrate by the end.

9 wickets to go

8 wickets. Huge advantage England have played this game with 10 players

 

[harshjoshi87]

Moment of brilliance from Siraj to get us the much needed breakthrough.

Would have been awful to go wicketless today.

Englands done well with the start but India found something to celebrate by the end.

9 wickets to go

Not 9, 8 wickets to go. Woakes in out injured.

 

[Buffet]

Losing a wicket 2 ball before days was ending. Not good. Eng needed to extend this partnerhsip to deflate India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Missed the trick today by under bowling Siraj.

No. They used him correctly. New ball absolutely does nothing. It is only slightly older ball does more.

 

[Ahmed216]

They are managed superbly in terms of workload. Your bowlers don't even play 5 Tests in a row, not even close. And yet they were trundling at 130 kph and below

Maybe they should just quit Test cricket.

Thats because they do not train for the longer format. Fitness management does not exist in our system.
I advice you to learn about benefits of eating meat from a young age

 

[BDfanforever]

Losing a wicket 2 ball before days was ending. Not good. Eng needed to extend this partnerhsip to deflate India.

This is the second time Crawley got out on the last ball this way both from Siraj. For a team full of bazzballers Crawley is such a mediocre player. His distraction only costed him his wicket.

 

[Ahmed216]

They are all 4 over bowlers. If they had played these 5 tests you would be seeing naseem shah bowlng off spin by 3rd test

But if he slaps one of your bowlers I bet that guy will end up in hospital

 

[Ahmed216]

Crawley will never improve. He deserves to be dropped.

 

[jnaveen1980]

But if he slaps one of your bowlers I bet that guy will end up in hospital

wow what a come back lol

 

[Ahmed216]

wow what a come back lol

Seriously. I am not trying to fight just stating the truth

 

[batandballbattle]

Classic double bluff to end the day
There is only hope for England if they are 200 for 2/3, otherwise it's a drawn series

 

[Hellion]

Seriously. I am not trying to fight just stating the truth

He'll probably get a back stress fracture just trying to lift his hand considering how fragile he is.