Sri Lanka v India | 3rd Test | Indian won by 117 runs

[Slog]

Not yet.

only Rain can save them. And doubt it will rain hard

 

[Justcrazy]

Sri Lanka require another 255 runs with 5 wickets remaining

 

[JaDed]

only Rain can save them. And doubt it will rain hard

They might not win but Mathews is looking solid to bat through.Plus India has a knack of losing ,won games.

 

[Slog]

They might not win but Mathews is looking solid to bat through.Plus India has a knack of losing ,won games.

I would have given them a chance if they were 3 down and Chandimal was to bat.

Right now Mathews is the only guy and will likely run out of partners even if he plays a blinder.

Lets see how long they can stretch it

 

[Shoaib war]

Another 10 15 overs of second session and india will feel the heat, although pretty difficult but as long as Mathews is there we might witnesse a blinder of a contest.

 

[Abhilash93]

Matthews has had his fair share of luck.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Let's have some rain and make this game interesting

 

[Pakcricket89]

I would have given them a chance if they were 3 down and Chandimal was to bat.

Right now Mathews is the only guy and will likely run out of partners even if he plays a blinder.

Lets see how long they can stretch it

Agree, Apart from Mathews and Chandi none of SL batsman have any potential

All of them are pure hacks.

 

[BaaliSoda]

A very dangerous looking partnership is in the process. SL will think of chasing the remaining total, if the two batsmen stays at the crease for another hour. Not good signs for India.

 

[Slog]

Oh God Indian fans are the most impatient in the world. Its a test match for christsake.

Its not IPL. Everything doesnt need to end in 20 overs

 

[taqi]

this game is in India's pocket

 

[IndianWillow]

A very dangerous looking partnership is in the process. SL will think of chasing the remaining total, if the two batsmen stays at the crease for another hour. Not good signs for India.

Would you be saying this if India were the batting team right now?

 

[#GreenRoars]

Oh God Indian fans are the most impatient in the world. Its a test match for christsake.

Its not IPL. Everything doesnt need to end in 20 overs

[MENTION=134981]Bhaag Viru Bhaag[/MENTION]
Hoping a plate of Biryani from your side bro )

 

[#GreenRoars]

India just need one wicket to win this game.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Would you be saying this if India were the batting team right now?

Nope. Never will I, even in the wildest dreams of mine.

Indian bowling and captaincy are usually far from common-practicalities when it comes to shutting the game which is truly in their kitty. In the last 25 years, i have seen my fair share of games where we have let loose the grip on opponent after having them on ropes many a times (especially where we have to bowl out the tail)

 

[samplepiece]

23 overs to the new ball

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

[MENTION=134981]Bhaag Viru Bhaag[/MENTION]
Hoping a plate of Biryani from your side bro )

You never know sri lanka might win it. [MENTION=134867]Kiri[/MENTION] should send you a pateela full of briyani.

 

[Abhilash93]

Perera already looks like a much better batsman than the Vithanages & Mubaraks. Why on earth were they even picked in the first place?

 

[Stallion__]

Beautifully picked and left googly from Perera.

Such stuff can be demoralizing for the bowler if he knows that batsman is so confident in picking his variations.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

They have to just bowl tight and dry up the runs while bowling to perera. He'll surely throw it away.

 

[Justcrazy]

India one wicket away from Tail.

 

[Shoaib war]

Well these two need to carry on.

 

[Enforcer]

We are going to lose. Yup, you heard it first.

 

[JaDed]

Great batsmen Mathews honestly brilliant player.

 

[Justcrazy]

india need to be patient here , wickets will come.

 

[JaDed]

Bring in Umesh.

 

[Enforcer]

There is simply nothing in this pitch. india is not winning today.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

[MENTION=135756]Abhilash93[/MENTION] and [MENTION=139052]Acricketfan[/MENTION]

Don't you now think 380 lead is comforting?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

We are going to lose. Yup, you heard it first.

We will win or its draw.

New ball is 15 overs away.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

There is simply nothing in this pitch. india is not winning today.

Oh yes we are winning. Just one wicket and we will wrap it up quickly.

 

[JaDed]

God such a heart break! Why are our test wins so rare!

 

[Abhilash93]

[MENTION=135756]Abhilash93[/MENTION] and [MENTION=139052]Acricketfan[/MENTION]



Don't you now think 380 lead is comforting?

380 being comforting & need at least 400 to feel safe are two different things.

Yes, there is nothing in the pitch for the spinners. But, the new ball is due in 10-12 overs & that's when the wickets will fall.

 

[samplepiece]

Need Kusal Silva to self-combust here.

 

[90MPH]

Hopefully SL will not lose any wickets till tea then game on.

If Perera stays till the end then SL will win no doubt but a big if.

 

[zains_rulez]

After that all sledging i wish Srilanka wins today ..... These arrogant indians dont deserve victory

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

380 being comforting & need at least 400 to feel safe are two different things.

Yes, there is nothing in the pitch for the spinners. But, the new ball is due in 10-12 overs & that's when the wickets will fall.

I clarified that statement yesterday itself,

 

[JaDed]

Common Lankan become greedy try to win!

 

[Stallion__]

DRS

 

[Pakcricket89]

There is simply nothing in this pitch. india is not winning today.

Just a wicket away, Kaushal will most likely throw his wicket at some point and new bal will come in handy if SL last long, dont see draw or SL winning

 

[JaDed]

DRS

lol

 

[Pakcricket89]

Lucky Mathews

 

[JaDed]

Its Mathews day!

 

[Justcrazy]

India bowling well , wicket round the corner here

 

[Pakcricket89]

Common Lankan become greedy try to win!

SL win is not even a probability unless Kaushal goes beserk and it is his lucky day

New ball will blow away whats left of Srilanka even if these two last till new ball

 

[90MPH]

Yeah only IMAM Shehzad deserves it.

I didn't remember him doing any sledging in the recent series.

I know him doing it vividly against Canada lol back in 2011.

Pak did hardly any sledging last series against SL.

 

[Abhilash93]

Wow ball crashing into middle! Matthews was gone there but for Nigel Llong or DRS

 

[Stallion__]

lol

Its annoying to see batsman still playing after getting out and batsman given out when he isn't.

BCCI will eventually accept this. I hope its as early as possible.

 

[Pakcricket89]

Its Mathews day!

Yup he's been lucky today, but still India should win it easily from here

 

[BaaliSoda]

The way these two are batting right now, SL (not just a draw but) chasing down the target seems more and more a possibility (especially, once the new ball becomes available scoring rate will pick up further).

 

[Pakcricket89]

Only way Sl would have a chance is if Perera scores a ton and Mathews scores 150

 

[razabbas]

Mathews is he most underrated batsman of current era this guy score runs like a machine but still dont get much attention while other youngsters (smith , root , williamson , kohli) gets.

Anyways it's still India's game and one wicket here will gurantee a win for India , if they both will occupy the crease for another 100 runs then things might change.

 

[Abhilash93]

I clarified that statement yesterday itself,

The highest that SL has ever chased is 352 & that was back in the day when Mahela Sanga were at their peak.

 

[Slog]

The way these two are batting right now, SL (not just a draw but) chasing down the target seems more and more a possibility (especially, once the new ball becomes available scoring rate will pick up further).

New ball is due soon.

 

[Pakcricket89]

The way these two are batting right now, SL not just a draw but chasing down the target seems more and more a possibility (especially, once the new ball becomes available scoring rate will pick up further).

New ball would still move around, You cant expect 70 over old Kookabura to do things

 

[BaaliSoda]

New ball is due soon.

So expect more slam bang cricket from Kusal with it.

 

[Abhilash93]

The way these two are batting right now, SL (not just a draw but) chasing down the target seems more and more a possibility (especially, once the new ball becomes available scoring rate will pick up further).

You are completely another level!

 

[90MPH]

Its annoying to see batsman still playing after getting out and batsman given out when he isn't.

BCCI will eventually accept this. I hope its as early as possible.

The Indian players don't want it that's why the BCCI is not brining it In.

Until they say yes BCCI will not budge which makes it a mockery since everyone else has accepted it.

 

[Abhilash93]

The Indian players don't want it that's why the BCCI is not brining it In.

Until they say yes BCCI will not budge which makes it a mockery since everyone else has accepted it.

Indian players want it now but the BCCI is stubborn.

 

[90MPH]

So expect more slam bang cricket from Kusal with it.

Tbf Kusal has played like a proper Test bat so far and not his bang slam mode.

Still he will be vulnerable against new ball.

 

[Justcrazy]

10 overs for new ball

 

[JaDed]

Except for one off LBW, Mathews has actually played very well today one of the best test batsmen from SC for sure.

 

[Pete Rose]

Match is now moving to even keel. Odds marginally in favor of India vs. when the 5th wicket fell.

 

[JaDed]

The Indian players don't want it that's why the BCCI is not brining it In.

Until they say yes BCCI will not budge which makes it a mockery since everyone else has accepted it.

Its probably BCCI, Kohli has opened the conversation already on it.

 

[BaaliSoda]

New ball would still move around, You cant expect 70 over old Kookabura to do things

Umesh is way too inconsistent with his spells (with odd good over or two clubbed with too many good for noting overs), Ishant appears a bit tired (IMHO, Kohli made a mistake of not bowling him in short bursts, instead gave him spells which were too long) that leaves us with Binny(he is good but not test match winning level good). So unless there is a magical spell from one of these 3 (looks very unlikely ATM), I can't see us winning this game.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

The highest that SL has ever chased is 352 & that was back in the day when Mahela Sanga were at their peak.

So?

Same were said before Pakistan chased 370.

India won't lose this unless something crazy happens but 380 is a serious cushion for us.

We would be panicking if we had just 330.

 

[JaDed]

One of the weirdest pitches ever.5th day is like 1st and 1st was like 3rd.

 

[JaDed]

Mishra trying too hard.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Tbf Kusal has played like a proper Test bat so far and not his bang slam mode.

Still he will be vulnerable against new ball.

Totally agree but with new ball his range of shots will increase is what I meant (more like when he plays LO games as a opener).

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

If they take out 40-50 runs with the old ball...then yeah we are in some serious trouble.

But new ball should be enough to get 1-2 wickets and make them defend defend.

Its about wickets and we are again paying the price for DRS.

 

[Pakcricket89]

Except for one off LBW, Mathews has actually played very well today one of the best test batsmen from SC for sure.

ATM

1) Younus khan
2 & 3) Kohli & Mathews (debatable)
4 & 5) Azhar/Pujara (debatable)
6 & 7) Rahane/Shafiq (debatable)
8) Misbah

 

[Stallion__]

Need a leg slip specially for Perera.

 

[JaDed]

They are going for it!

 

[BaaliSoda]

You are completely another level!

JFYI, So far most of my predictions/analysis have gone pretty close to what had happened in this game as well as previous games.

 

[Pakcricket89]

If they take out 40-50 runs with the old ball...then yeah we are in some serious trouble.

But new ball should be enough to get 1-2 wickets and make them defend defend.

Its about wickets and we are again paying the price for DRS.

Even if they take 50 with OLd ball, one wicker will peg them back substantially

 

[#GreenRoars]

India just need 1 wicket

 

[Stallion__]

Just one wicket and SL will be on backfoot. They only have tail to bat after this.

Need to break this partnership asap (with new ball at most), or else SL will remain in hunt.

 

[Pete Rose]

now is a good time to sledge, get in the batsman way during runs, and throw returns to the keeper that pass close to the batsmen

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Even if they take 50 with OLd ball, one wicker will peg them back substantially

Yes. That's what I am counting on. I hope they don't run away with the game now.

But still its too tight. If they manage to survive a few overs,. streaky boundaries and stuff, the target can be chased.

The key is to DRY UP RUNS now.

If we can have them chasing 120 runs in 35 overs, it would be safer for us.\

But if they have like 100 runs to chase in 35 overs, our pacers could choke. You never know with Umesh.

 

[razabbas]

Well deserved century by Mathews

 

[Slog]

India just need that one wicket and new ball almost always gets you one