Will Sri Lanka create history by becoming the second Asian team to win a Test series in Australia?

[Napa]

I am aware of home conditions but I give it less value now a days in ODI cricket.

I have no idea why you mention ODIs when I was only considering the record in Test matches.

 

[Sher Khan]

2-0 for sure. Look at Sri Lankan bowling attack. They will for sure be smashed 500 plus.

 

[giri26]

Australia will win this series easily as SL batting is really poor. I don't think their bowling can take 20 wickets in Australia.

 

[jagatk]

Yes they're going to trash Australia...a 2-0 win is inevitable

Just like rain was inevitable during the India v Australia test matches everyday according to you.

 

[Junaids]

Sri Lanka has been performing admirably in the recent past. They whitewashed Pakistan in UAE, utterly demolished SA at home, and pulled off a near-impossible 5th day draw against NZ. Will they create history by becoming the second Asian side to win a test series in Australia? Share your predictions/thoughts.

The only way they will take 15 wickets in the two Tests is if Brisbane is a green top and they get to bowl between 5 and 7 pm when the light is changing.

 

[Pakhs]

I have no idea why you mention ODIs when I was only considering the record in Test matches.

The conversation I was having with another poster about conditions was about ODIs.

 

[Ab Fan]

2-0 Australia. That England win came against a minnow level SL team.

SL have literally no chance in this series. You still need to be a very strong Asian team to win the series in Australia.

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

nope - Srilanka these days is minnow and no chance for them to upset Aussies.

Wicket at manuka oval is a belter and should Aussies bat first - we will see 500 Plus

 

[BreadPakoda]

SL struggling a bit here

 

[BreadPakoda]

Without Australian batting leaders and the woeful form of post sandpaper Starc, Lankans do have a great chance. But Angelo is not there, I predict 1-1 if Sri Lanka wins at least one toss. Sad that Pakistan is not touring this time! We could have bagged an easy series win in the toughest country to tour..

They've won the first toss and batted first so they stand a great chance to win this test as per you. Let's see.

 

[Shandarchowka]

They've won the first toss and batted first so they stand a great chance to win this test as per you. Let's see.

The match is still not over. There is still an entire session under lights and Lakmal is good enough to take advantage of that. I hope Sri Lanka also wins toss next match so that they can easily make it 1-1 or 2-0.

 

[ex-q-zit]

They've won the first toss and batted first so they stand a great chance to win this test as per you. Let's see.

According to him, if any team loses to India then e en Pak would also beat that team.

 

[Shandarchowka]

The only way they will take 15 wickets in the two Tests is if Brisbane is a green top and they get to bowl between 5 and 7 pm when the light is changing.

I think they're better than that. Lakmal is capable of wrecking havoc in these conditions and especially under light. I hope the other erratic seamers offer him good support!

 

[BreadPakoda]

The match is still not over. There is still an entire session under lights and Lakmal is good enough to take advantage of that. I hope Sri Lanka also wins toss next match so that they can easily make it 1-1 or 2-0.

I like your confidence. To be fair, SL is a top 6 team so should be able to give a fight to Ozzies.

 

[Shandarchowka]

I like your confidence. To be fair, SL is a top 6 team so should be able to give a fight to Ozzies.

Indeed. We live in an era where no team is standout. I say almost all teams can win over another if conditions and/or toss go their way. Funny times.

 

[BreadPakoda]

According to him, if any team loses to India then e en Pak would also beat that team.

India has won the first ODI in NZ. Same place where Pakistan was 15/6 in 16 overs not long ago, so I am sure even he doesn't believe in this theory anymore.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Indeed. We live in an era where no team is standout. I say almost all teams can win over another if conditions and/or toss go their way. Funny times.

Not win, but the top 6 can give a fight to each other.

 

[WengerOut]

India has won the first ODI in NZ. Same place where Pakistan was 15/6 in 16 overs not long ago, so I am sure even he doesn't believe in this theory anymore.

Look. No need to bring Pakistan into this. They were clearly out of form. We all know they will steamroll everyone when they want.

 

[saeed5646]

Sri Lanka has been performing admirably in the recent past. They whitewashed Pakistan in UAE, utterly demolished SA at home, and pulled off a near-impossible 5th day draw against NZ. Will they create history by becoming the second Asian side to win a test series in Australia? Share your predictions/thoughts.

They've won the first toss and batted first so they stand a great chance to win this test as per you. Let's see.

You started the thread and now being sarcastic to a poster who said same thing you said in op.I see your intention of thread to bash poor Sl team and justify india recent victory against aus

 

[Sir Alex]

SL won toss and batted first on a Adelaide beauty.

Must be Jai Richardson

 

[latecut]

Century drought of Australian batsmen will come to an end in this match. This Australia E team will hand out an innings defeat to this second strongest test team from Asia.

 

[Tracer Bullet]

Century drought of Australian batsmen will come to an end in this match. This Australia E team will hand out an innings defeat to this second strongest test team from Asia.

Sri Lanka is without their best players Mathews and Pradeep

 

[BreadPakoda]

You started the thread and now being sarcastic to a poster who said same thing you said in op.I see your intention of thread to bash poor Sl team and justify india recent victory against aus

I would have quoted every one who said SL will be destroyed had they been doing well. That's why I kept my position open.

 

[Shandarchowka]

You started the thread and now being sarcastic to a poster who said same thing you said in op.I see your intention of thread to bash poor Sl team and justify india recent victory against aus

These days some Indian posters just want everyone in the forum to accept that they are some kind of 2nd coming of Lloyd's Windies or Waugh's Aussies. Unfortunately you also need similar talent for to be recognised as such. The insecurity is nauseating!

 

[Shandarchowka]

Just as I speak, the slide of Australia has started. Lakmal has Burns nick one to 2nd slip. Hopefully few more before end of day today.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Just as I speak, the slide of Australia has started. Lakmal has Burns nick one to 2nd slip. Hopefully few more before end of day today.

I just love your optimism (or delusion) even after SL has been bundled for 144. SL is just coming after getting thrashed at home and you expect them to win or draw as series in Aus. No matter how much you burn over the indian win still none of the other current Asian teams can win against this Aussie side in Australia.

PS: Will bump into this thread again in 2 days with some burnol.

 

[Shandarchowka]

I just love your optimism (or delusion) even after SL has been bundled for 144. SL is just coming after getting thrashed at home and you expect them to win or draw as series in Aus. No matter how much you burn over the indian win still none of the other current Asian teams can win against this Aussie side in Australia.

PS: Will bump into this thread again in 2 days with some burnol.

No you're just worried that Sri Lanka winning in Australia would put doubts over India's 'supposed superiority' (a big lol considering Aussie batting leaders are missing) and you deeply wish for Sri Lanka to screw it up.

 

[Pakpak]

These days some Indian posters just want everyone in the forum to accept that they are some kind of 2nd coming of Lloyd's Windies or Waugh's Aussies. Unfortunately you also need similar talent for to be recognised as such. The insecurity is nauseating!

This is pretty spot on

 

[arunpsm]

At the moment the superiority doesnt look like "supposed" more like a "given"..

BTW conversely your ilk wants aus to screw it up. To each his own.

No you're just worried that Sri Lanka winning in Australia would put doubts over India's 'supposed superiority' (a big lol considering Aussie batting leaders are missing) and you deeply wish for Sri Lanka to screw it up.

 

[ex-q-zit]

No you're just worried that Sri Lanka winning in Australia would put doubts over India's 'supposed superiority' (a big lol considering Aussie batting leaders are missing) and you deeply wish for Sri Lanka to screw it up.

Why do think I need to worry or wish over something that is inevitable.

If the so called Aussie batting leaders were really so powerful they wouldn't have resorted to cheating. If I remember they lost against SA even after resorting to nefarious activities.

Australia only lost it's batsmen and going department was intact. Still got after over 600+ runs by India. Can you vouch for SL or Pak to score the same in Australia.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Some insecure Pakistan fans are more hurt by Sri Lanka's performance than anyone
love their frustration

It makes our wins more enjoyable

 

[Pakhs]

As expected Srilanka cant put runs on the board to pressurize this Australian batting line up. India would have scored 350+.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Let’s alao acknowledge that the match is being played at arguably the second mightiest fortress in Cricket i.e., The Gabba where Australia has not lost a single test since 1988.

 

[latecut]

From Cricinfo. Everyone realizes the the great opportunity to win series in Australia right now. India were lucky they found themselves at the right place at the GODDAMN RIGHT time.

Just as India were lucky to be in the right place (Australia) to become the first Asian side to win a test series there, Pakistan too were in the right place (South Africa) to become the first Asian side to win the test series there.

 

[a_tahir]

Just as India were lucky to be in the right place (Australia) to become the first Asian side to win a test series there, Pakistan too were in the right place (South Africa) to become the first Asian side to win the test series there.

South africa beat Aus in Aus and they have won 7 home series in a row.
Don't put Aus and RSA in the same category

 

[WengerOut]

South africa beat Aus in Aus and they have won 7 home series in a row.
Don't put Aus and RSA in the same category

Both SA and Aus are drastically weakened

 

[Dr_Bassim]

From Cricinfo. Everyone realizes the the great opportunity to win series in Australia right now. India were lucky they found themselves at the right place at the GODDAMN RIGHT time.

I still respectfully disagree.

You make it sound like its easy to beat Australia in Australia.

As the tour goes on, at least Sri Lanka will leave your cricketing acumen to tears.

And since Pakistan wont play them right now, your bubble about Pakistan will just continue floating around.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Just as India were lucky to be in the right place (Australia) to become the first Asian side to win a test series there, Pakistan too were in the right place (South Africa) to become the first Asian side to win the test series there.

However, Pakistan are ranked 7th in tests, so expecting them to beat anyone other than Sri Lanka outside UAE is kind of far fetched. (Disclaimer : there is more to cricket than Tests in England).

 

[BDfanforever]

I would back SRL with Sangakarra, Jaywardene, Matthews, and Herath to beat the current Aus team.

 

[Shandarchowka]

I still respectfully disagree.

You make it sound like its easy to beat Australia in Australia.

As the tour goes on, at least Sri Lanka will leave your cricketing acumen to tears.

And since Pakistan wont play them right now, your bubble about Pakistan will just continue floating around.

Give Sri Lanka a break, it was just the first day of the test match. India also found themselves in a similar situation on a batting beauty at Adelaide only for Pujara, albeit with some luck, to help them just cross the line. Also, Pakistan has the bowling firepower which is as good as India's to take complete toll of batting leader(s)less Australia. Unfortunately one can only guess as we're not touring them at this opportune moment!

 

[Shandarchowka]

I would back SRL with Sangakarra, Jaywardene, Matthews, and Herath to beat the current Aus team.

Even the current Sri Lankan team without these players is also capable of beating Australia (provided they win the toss, like the Indians). They shot themselves in the foot by giving away too many wickets to nothing shots. But I still am backing them to do more damage in the coming 2-3 days. This test is by no means over yet. Sri Lanka just has to make Australia bat again staring at a target of 130+. Very much possible.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Give Sri Lanka a break, it was just the first day of the test match. India also found themselves in a similar situation on a batting beauty at Adelaide only for Pujara, albeit with some luck, to help them just cross the line. Also, Pakistan has the bowling firepower which is as good as India's to take complete toll of batting leader(s)less Australia. Unfortunately one can only guess as we're not touring them at this opportune moment!

Even if I agree with you (for argument sake) that pak bowling is as good as India. Do you really think Pak batting is as good as India which posted a score of 600+?

SA posted 400+ against Pal attack whilst they struggled to score 300 against India even with ABD in their ranks.

 

[Stalin]

Even the current Sri Lankan team without these players is also capable of beating Australia (provided they win the toss, like the Indians). They shot themselves in the foot by giving away too many wickets to nothing shots. But I still am backing them to do more damage in the coming 2-3 days. This test is by no means over yet. Sri Lanka just has to make Australia bat again staring at a target of 130+. Very much possible.

Just waiting patiently for your excuses when this series (inevitably) ends in a one sided 2-0 for the Aussies. The coin as well hasn't done any good to you and there goes your only excuse. But still I'll back you to come up with more crappy excuses.

 

[Stalin]

Even if I agree with you (for argument sake) that pak bowling is as good as India. Do you really think Pak batting is as good as India which posted a score of 600+?

SA posted 400+ against Pal attack whilst they struggled to score 300 against India even with ABD in their ranks.

Come on man! Don't hit him with straight facts. It may hurt.

 

[Shandarchowka]

Even if I agree with you (for argument sake) that pak bowling is as good as India. Do you really think Pak batting is as good as India which posted a score of 600+?

SA posted 400+ against Pal attack whilst they struggled to score 300 against India even with ABD in their ranks.

Ironically the only match when India scored 600+ was a draw. That says a lot about the pitch than the player calibre. Pakistan batting is good enough to score 250/300+ consistently on relatively flat tracks of Australia.

 

[Stalin]

Ironically the only match when India scored 600+ was a draw. That says a lot about the pitch than the player calibre. Pakistan batting is good enough to score 250/300+ consistently on relatively flat tracks of Australia.

How ignorant a man can be ? That game ended up in a draw because entire two days of Cricket was washed off due to rain . We enforced the follow on after bowling them out for 300. They were still trailing by 300+ and we'd have won that even if 60 overs were possible.
But that was a draw because of the pitch.

 

[Shandarchowka]

How ignorant a man can be ? That game ended up in a draw because entire two days of Cricket was washed off due to rain . We enforced the follow on after bowling them out for 300. They were still trailing by 300+ and we'd have won that even if 60 overs were possible.
But that was a draw because of the pitch.

The pitch was as flat as a road. Australia crumbled due to scoreboard pressure more than the bowling abilities of Indians. Anyway it is expected. Any half decent team can kick in the gut of this batting leader(s)less Australia.

 

[yuvi]

Ironically the only match when India scored 600+ was a draw. That says a lot about the pitch than the player calibre. Pakistan batting is good enough to score 250/300+ consistently on relatively flat tracks of Australia.

Pakistani batsmen can't play short pitch bowling. No way they can score 250+ against full strength aussie attack in Australia. Also Pakistan bowlers won't be able to take wickets in Aussie pitches where ball doesn't move much. This Aus team will easily whitewash Pakistan in Aus.

 

[Shandarchowka]

The 600+ score pitch was heavily criticized by Aussie commentators as it was very clear from ball 1 that a result was not possible and it was a wrapped new year gift for Indian team.

 

[Shandarchowka]

Pakistani batsmen can't play short pitch bowling. No way they can score 250+ against full strength aussie attack in Australia. Also Pakistan bowlers won't be able to take wickets in Aussie pitches where ball doesn't move much. This Aus team will easily whitewash Pakistan in Aus.

And I disagree with you. Indian team struggled to all out Australia the last time they toured and yet they got 20 wickets 2 times in 4 tests this time. Pakistan definitely had a good chance against this feeble batting line up of Australia. Who on earth is even Labushagne!

 

[Itachi]

Who on earth is even Labushagne!

Another entry in the long list of luloos that Pakistan will make great.

 

[yuvi]

And I disagree with you. Indian team struggled to all out Australia the last time they toured and yet they got 20 wickets 2 times in 4 tests this time. Pakistan definitely had a good chance against this feeble batting line up of Australia. Who on earth is even Labushagne!

Past is past. Presesnt is present. The current no. 7 ranked Pakistani side has no chance in Australia. Won't be able to even dominate a tour match. If as per you who on earth is even Labushagne! Who on earth is anybody in this Pakistani team!

 

[Shandarchowka]

Past is past. Presesnt is present. The current no. 7 ranked Pakistani side has no chance in Australia. Won't be able to even dominate a tour match. If as per you who on earth is even Labushagne! Who on earth is anybody in this Pakistani team!

Pakistan is indeed #7 but Australia is #5. I say we're evenly matched and given our bowling attack, we can size them up and defeat them if toss goes our way.

 

[yuvi]

Pakistan is indeed #7 but Australia is #5. I say we're evenly matched and given our bowling attack, we can size them up and defeat them if toss goes our way.

Bhai you are living in the past. Your current bowling attack is mediocre. Couldn't bowl out the Aussies in UAE on 5th day. What chnce they have on flat aussie pitches!

 

[ex-q-zit]

Even the current Sri Lankan team without these players is also capable of beating Australia (provided they win the toss, like the Indians). They shot themselves in the foot by giving away too many wickets to nothing shots. But I still am backing them to do more damage in the coming 2-3 days. This test is by no means over yet. Sri Lanka just has to make Australia bat again staring at a target of 130+. Very much possible.

Wow, first toss becomes a criteria to compare with indian performance. Once that is ticked next come all sorts of reasons.

Really pity the Aussie bowlers. If SL would have posted a good total then their bowling would have been termed rubbish. Now that they shot down the SL to 144 it is said the batsmen threw wickets. So 0% credit to them.

 

[Shandarchowka]

Wow, first toss becomes a criteria to compare with indian performance. Once that is ticked next come all sorts of reasons.

Really pity the Aussie bowlers. If SL would have posted a good total then their bowling would have been termed rubbish. Now that they shot down the SL to 144 it is said the batsmen threw wickets. So 0% credit to them.

I'm just saying that Sri Lanka could have easily made 220+ had they put some brain into their batting in the initial part of their innings. Nowhere did I say Aussie bowlers don't get credit or anything, don't try to put words into my mouth. 220+ total on first day of a day night test at Brisbane is like worth it's weight in gold.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Ironically the only match when India scored 600+ was a draw. That says a lot about the pitch than the player calibre. Pakistan batting is good enough to score 250/300+ consistently on relatively flat tracks of Australia.

You haven't yet answered my question. Let me rephrase my question. When was the last time Pak/SL scored 600+ outside their home let alone in Australia.

If the pitch was so bad then I am sure even the opposition, for whom it was home condition, would have at least avoided follow-up.

Looking at your answers I feel you are just a troll throwing wild statements just for the back of it.

 

[Mp812]

If Pakistan manage to score 300 against this Australian attack .... it's as good as they have scored 600 kind achievement as Sri Lanka is finding out

 

[urnotserious]

From Cricinfo. Everyone realizes the the great opportunity to win series in Australia right now. India were lucky they found themselves at the right place at the GODDAMN RIGHT time.

LOL. Forget series, Pakistan team has won one test in Australia since 1982. Despite having players like Imran, Wasim, Miandad, Saeed, Waqar, Saqlain, etc. etc in their line up.

Pakistan just isnt built to win in Australia.

For Pakistan, there is no Goddamn right time.

Ever.

 

[urnotserious]

No you're just worried that Sri Lanka winning in Australia would put doubts over India's 'supposed superiority' (a big lol considering Aussie batting leaders are missing) and you deeply wish for Sri Lanka to screw it up.

Expect. Not wish, expect.

 

[urnotserious]

The pitch was as flat as a road. Australia crumbled due to scoreboard pressure more than the bowling abilities of Indians. Anyway it is expected. Any half decent team can kick in the gut of this batting leader(s)less Australia.

Anyone but Pakistan.

 

[Mp812]

The pitch was as flat as a road. Australia crumbled due to scoreboard pressure more than the bowling abilities of Indians. Anyway it is expected. Any half decent team can kick in the gut of this batting leader(s)less Australia.

Any half decent side can win....that's true
..but many cricket experts on tv don't give Pakistan team a chance they could beat Australia.....what does that tell you?

 

[rhony]

I'm just saying that Sri Lanka could have easily made 220+ had they put some brain into their batting in the initial part of their innings. Nowhere did I say Aussie bowlers don't get credit or anything, don't try to put words into my mouth. 220+ total on first day of a day night test at Brisbane is like worth it's weight in gold.

Yes. If they put their mind and don't forget heart. Also hard work ok!! Than add talent to it and how about some mental strength. And then...

 

[rhony]

Any half decent side can win....that's true
..but many cricket experts on tv don't give Pakistan team a chance they could beat Australia.....what does that tell you?

Doesn't tell him anything. Because he never listens!! Some people are eternally sulking and he is the leader of those people.

 

[Birdman]

I'm just saying that Sri Lanka could have easily made 220+ had they put some brain into their batting in the initial part of their innings. Nowhere did I say Aussie bowlers don't get credit or anything, don't try to put words into my mouth. 220+ total on first day of a day night test at Brisbane is like worth it's weight in gold.

So why didn't they? When you are selected to represent your country, you are supposed to be the best of the best. Are you saying SL's top order are idiots?

 

[jnaveen1980]

I'm just saying that Sri Lanka could have easily made 220+ had they put some brain into their batting in the initial part of their innings. Nowhere did I say Aussie bowlers don't get credit or anything, don't try to put words into my mouth. 220+ total on first day of a day night test at Brisbane is like worth it's weight in gold.

No they never looked like getting that kind of total. Dickwella lucked his way to a 50. Otherwise it would have been like 120

 

[Stalin]

The pitch was as flat as a road. Australia crumbled due to scoreboard pressure more than the bowling abilities of Indians. Anyway it is expected. Any half decent team can kick in the gut of this batting leader(s)less Australia.

Why so lame ?

Anyways.... No half decent team can score 600+ against Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood and Cummins . No matter how flat the wicket is . And that is why no half decent team can "kick in the gut" of this Australian team especially in Australia.

 

[latecut]

Asian teams ranked below India cannot score 600 runs against this Australian bowling attack. That is why they have lost each and every test that they have played in Australia in the last two decades.

 

[Napa]

They are not as dominant at home as India as the home advantage is not as big. its dependent on factors out of their control i.e weather above. That's why it was even bigger achievement to beat India 4-1. <b>But their over all performances all around the world is better than India's.</b>

Want to rethink that?

 

[Plumb]

NO /thread

 

[fitCricFan]

or will history repeat itself and the lankans will be white washed, again

 

[BDfanforever]

SRL is bowling well, it could been 3 wickets down. Impressive bowling from their pace trio so far.

24.4
Perera to Lyon, no run, dropped at short leg! Length ball, outside off and turning inwards. Lyon inside-edges this towards the leg side, but he fielder can't hold on! Roshen the fielder

 

[Napa]

The 600+ score pitch was heavily criticized by Aussie commentators as it was very clear from ball 1 that a result was not possible and it was a wrapped new year gift for Indian team.

Just because some commentator said something doesn't mean that you stop thinking. The reason there was no result was that the last two days were washed out. Otherwise Australia would have likely lost.

 

[giri26]

Don't think they will. I don't think they have the bowling nor the batting to be consistent at this level. Australia are bad as well but they will do fine at home against Sri Lanka.

 

[Buffet]

Anyone thinking that SL is going to win series can make serious money by betting on that.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Anyone thinking that SL is going to win series can make serious money by betting on that.

I disagree. A couple of wickets here and Ozzies’ could be under 30-40. Its SL’s game to lose after that!

 

[vandokkum]

Sri lanka have never won a single test match in Australia so it will be a miracle if they can even draw the series. This Australian batting lineup is legitimately terrible

 

[Buffet]

I disagree. A couple of wickets here and Ozzies’ could be under 30-40. Its SL’s game to lose after that!

You can make 13/14 times of your money by betting on SL win here.

 

[BreadPakoda]

I disagree. A couple of wickets here and Ozzies’ could be under 30-40. Its SL’s game to lose after that!

I meant Ozzies’ lead could be under 30-40 runs.

 

[BreadPakoda]

You can make 13/14 times of your money by betting on SL win here.

Well you never know! Who would have thought WI would destroy England the way they did.